The “Hey, Scripting Guys!” blog has been retired. There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.

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Scripting Blog [archived]

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

PowerTip: Find Disk Partition Information with PowerShell

May 26, 2014 May 26, 2014 05/26/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use a Windows PowerShell function in Windows 8.1 to get partition information. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell on my computer running Windows 8.1 to find disk partition information? (image) Use the Get-Partition function. (image...

PowerShell Best Practices: Examine the Issues

May 26, 2014 May 26, 2014 05/26/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about examining the issues surrounding Windows PowerShell best practices. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the best things about TechEd, no matter where it is held, is the chance to meet up with people who we do not normally get to see. For example, this year in Houston, ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Discover Laptop Webcam

May 25, 2014 May 25, 2014 05/25/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to discover a webcam attached to your laptop. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to find a webcam or camera that is attached to my laptop? (image) Use the Get-CimInstance or the Get-WmiObject cmdlet, examine the Win32_PnpEntity WMI class, ...

Weekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Find and Disable Webcams

May 25, 2014 May 25, 2014 05/25/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to find and disable webcams and cameras. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. It is really interesting (at least to me) the way certain questions seem to swirl around like trigger fish taking up residence near a coral reef. They keep coming back, although...

PowerTip: See if You Have a PowerShell Profile

May 24, 2014 May 24, 2014 05/24/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Easily determine if you have a Windows PowerShell profile. (image) I am not sure if I have a Windows PowerShell profile. How can I easily find out? (image) Use Test-Path and the $profile automatic variable: Test-Path $PROFILE (image...

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