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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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

Troubleshoot PowerShell Script Output

July 29, 2014 Jul 29, 2014 07/29/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about troubleshooting output from a Windows PowerShell script. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! First, I want to say that you guys absolutely rock! I mean, I never miss a single day reading your posts. They are always right on, and it is like somehow you read my mind. I cannot tell you how ...

PowerTip: Start PowerShell with No Profile

July 28, 2014 Jul 28, 2014 07/28/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Start Windows PowerShell with no profile to troubleshoot scripts. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to troubleshoot a script that sometimes works and sometimes does not? (image) Look for any external dependencies by starting Windows PowerShell with no profile. Use Start/Run, ...

Troubleshooting a PowerShell SQL Server Script

July 28, 2014 Jul 28, 2014 07/28/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, helps a reader with a Windows PowerShell and SQL Server scripting issue. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning I am sipping a nice cup of Darjeeling tea. I added a bit of peppermint leaves, spearmint leaves, orange peel, licorice root, and a cinnamon stick. The result is very ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Find WMI Classes for Creating

July 27, 2014 Jul 27, 2014 07/27/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn to find WMI classes that permit creating stuff. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to help me find WMI classes that will permit me to create stuff? (image) Use the Get-CimClass cmdlet, and specify the MethodName of create: Get-CimClass -MethodName create (image...

Weekend Scripter: Authentication Silos Part 2

July 27, 2014 Jul 27, 2014 07/27/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft PFE, Ian Farr, continues his series about using Windows PowerShell to work with Authentication Policy Silos. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Welcome back today, guest blogger, Ian Farr. If you missed yesterday's post I suggest that you read it before reading todays post: Authentication Silos: Part ...

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