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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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

Weekend Scripter: Exploring Powershell Profiles

July 19, 2014 Jul 19, 2014 07/19/14

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Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, explores Windows PowerShell profiles and locations. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the cool things about the weekend is that it provides two entire days with no meetings, no specific obligations, and it gives me time to think and reflect. This is also a time to play with Windows...

PowerTip: Remove Spaces from Both Ends of String

July 18, 2014 Jul 18, 2014 07/18/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn to use Windows PowerShell to remove spaces from both ends of a string. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to remove spaces at both ends of a string? (image) Use the Trim method from the System.String .NET Framework class. In this example, I create a ...

Trim Your Strings with PowerShell

July 18, 2014 Jul 18, 2014 07/18/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to trim strings and clean up data. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. The Scripting Wife heads out today to spend time with her other passion at the Blue Ridge Classic Horse Show. Unfortunately, I will not get to attend much of that event due to a week ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell Split Operator to Break Strings

July 17, 2014 Jul 17, 2014 07/17/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use the Windows PowerShell Split operator to break up strings. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to break a string at a specific character? (image) Use the Split operator and specify the character to split on, for example: PS C:\> "this,is,a,string" -split "," (image...

Using the Split Method in PowerShell

July 17, 2014 Jul 17, 2014 07/17/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using the Split method in Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Dude, dude, dude, (or dudette, as the case may be) I still cannot find my teapot after our move. At least I found my kettle to heat water so I can make tea, but unfortunately, without a teapot, I ...

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