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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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

October 18, 2014 Oct 18, 2014 10/18/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to find errors related to Update-Help. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to find if Update-Help is completing successfully on my computer? (image) Use the Get-WinEvent cmdlet and search Windows PowerShell logs for event 4103 and a status level of 2 (error). &...

Weekend Scripter: Why Learn PowerShell?

October 18, 2014 Oct 18, 2014 10/18/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about why to learn Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Every once in a while, I am asked, “Why should I learn Windows PowerShell?” To be honest, that is always a bit of a troublesome question. Not because I cannot answer it, but because to me the ...

PowerTip: Change the PowerShell Prompt

October 17, 2014 Oct 17, 2014 10/17/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to shorten the Windows PowerShell prompt.(image) I am concerned that the Windows PowerShell prompt is becoming too long when working with the registry or the file system, and I would like to shorten it.(image) Change the prompt with the following one-liner (remember to add...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Remove Characters in a String

October 16, 2014 Oct 16, 2014 10/16/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to remove specific characters in a string.(image) I have a string that includes braces:$a = '{Abcde}' I want to remove the braces, but keep the text string inside the braces. How can I do this by using Windows PowerShell?(image) Use the –Replace ...

PowerTip: Check Status of PowerShell Help Files on Remote Computers

October 15, 2014 Oct 15, 2014 10/15/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to check the status of Help file updates on remote computers. (image) How can I easily see if the Windows PowerShell Help files are up-to-date on my remote computers? (image) Use the Invoke-Command cmdlet, target the remote computers, use Get-Help to look for help, &...

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