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Summary: Microsoft PFE, Ian Farr, provides a Windows PowerShell function that searches for Active Directory users with high-privileged memberships. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today, we have another guest blog post from Microsoft premier field engineer (PFE), Ian Farr. Take it away, Ian… As a youngster, I loved watching Colu...

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to find the WSMAN service settings on a local computer.  How can I use Windows PowerShell to easily verify the WSMAN settings on my local computer?  Open the Windows PowerShell ISE or console with admin rights, and then use the            WSMAN provider to display the LocalHost...

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, concludes the series of posts about adding comments to Windows PowerShell scripts. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning, I am sipping a cup of Assam tea. It is rich, robust, and has a very nice flavor. I add a bit of lemon juice and a cinnamon stick to balance out the flavor. I also ...

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to display the Event Viewer tool.  I often use the Event Viewer, but I have a hard time finding it or remembering its name.            How can I use Windows PowerShell to see the Event Viewer?  Use the Show-EventLog cmdlet—Tab expansion works so you...

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, continues the discussion about Windows PowerShell comments. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning, I was up early because I had to take the Scripting Wife to the airport. Luckily, it was really early, so Charlotte’s world class traffic had not yet had a chance to accumulate. She...