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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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

Upgrade to PowerShell 4.0 Because It Is Easier to Use

October 21, 2014 Oct 21, 2014 10/21/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft PowerShell MVP, Teresa Wilson (aka Scripting Wife), talks about upgrading to Windows PowerShell 4.0 because it is easier to use. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today I continue my series of posts about upgrading to Windows PowerShell 4.0 by turning over the keyboard to Windows PowerShell MVP, Teresa ...

PowerTip: Determine PowerShell Version on Your System

October 20, 2014 Oct 20, 2014 10/20/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to determine the version of Windows PowerShell installed on your system.(image) How can I discover the version of Windows PowerShell that is installed on a particular system? (image) Use the $psversiontable built-in variable to get a display such as this:Name &...

Should I Upgrade to Latest Windows PowerShell Version?

October 20, 2014 Oct 20, 2014 10/20/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Richard Siddaway discusses the issues around upgrading your version of Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today's post is provided by Richard Siddaway... Richard is based out of the UK and spends his time automating anything, and everything, for Kelway, Ltd. A 7-year Windows PowerShell MVP, Richard is a ...

PowerTip: Get PowerShell Module by Using –FullyQualifiedName Parameter

October 19, 2014 Oct 19, 2014 10/19/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to get a specific Windows PowerShell module by using the –FullyQualifiedName parameter. (image) How can I look at the specific version of a Windows PowerShell module? (image) In Windows PowerShell 4.0, you can do this by using the –FullyQualifiedName parameter of the ...

Weekend Scripter: Why Upgrade to PowerShell 4.0?

October 19, 2014 Oct 19, 2014 10/19/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson talks about why to upgrade to Windows PowerShell 4.0 Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I am kicking off a week of posts that are written by Windows PowerShell MVPs, a member of the product group, and myself, in which we are going to talk about upgrading to Windows PowerShell 4.0. For ...

Scripting Blog [archived]

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