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Scripting Blog [archived]

Formerly known as the "Hey, Scripting Guy!" blog

Renaming Network Adapters by Using PowerShell

January 14, 2014 Jan 14, 2014 01/14/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about various ways to rename network adapters by using Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I am sitting here sipping a cup of tea made from English Breakfast, peppermint and spearmint leaves, strawberry leaves, licorice root, and a cinnamon stick. It is ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Enable All Network Adapters

January 13, 2014 Jan 13, 2014 01/13/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to enable all network adapters. (image) How can I use Window PowerShell to quickly enable all network adapters on my Windows 8.1 laptop? (image) Use the Get-NetAdapter and the Enable-NetAdapter commands: Get-NetAdapter | ? status -ne up | Enable-NetAdapter (image...

Enabling and Disabling Network Adapters with PowerShell

January 13, 2014 Jan 13, 2014 01/13/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks using Windows PowerShell to enable and disable network adapters. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today I have spent much of the day working with the various speakers who will be speaking at Windows PowerShell Saturday #007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. We have finalized the ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Find Protocol Binding on Network Adapters

January 12, 2014 Jan 12, 2014 01/12/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to find which protocols are bound to your network adapters. (image) How can I use Windows 8.1 and Windows PowerShell 4.0 to show which enabled protocols are bound to my network adapters? (image) Use the Get-NetAdapter cmdlet to retrieve all of the ...

Weekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Identify Network Adapter Characteristics

January 12, 2014 Jan 12, 2014 01/12/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to identify network adapter characteristics. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today I am kicking off Network Adapter Week. (image) Note PowerShell Saturday #007 will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 8, 2014. This will be an ...

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