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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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

Six Comments about PowerShell Commenting

November 10, 2014 Nov 10, 2014 11/10/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about adding comments to Windows PowerShell scripts. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning brings another cool fall day in Charlotte, North Carolina. I am sipping a cup of English Breakfast tea with a cinnamon stick and a bit of orange peel in it. I am also munching on a ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Find Windows Version

November 9, 2014 Nov 9, 2014 11/9/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to find what version of Windows you are running. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to find the version of Windows that is installed on a group of computers? To be safe, I need the command to be compatible with Windows PowerShell 2.0. (image) Use ...

Weekend Scripter: Install PowerShell 4.0 in Windows 7

November 9, 2014 Nov 9, 2014 11/9/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Windows PowerShell MVP, Teresa Wilson, talks about upgrading Windows PowerShell 2.0 to Windows PowerShell 4.0 in Windows 7. Hello everyone. The Scripting Wife, here. The Scripting Guy is off reading a book—I think it may be Rob Roy by Walter Scott, but I am not sure. He seems to be on a Walter Scott kick lately. I have ...

PowerTip: Save Offline Version of PowerShell Help

November 8, 2014 Nov 8, 2014 11/8/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to save Windows PowerShell Help into offline files. (image) How can I get the files to update Windows PowerShell Help on my servers that are inside a screened subnet and do not have direct access to the Internet? (image) Use the Save-Help Windows PowerShell ...

Weekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Update Help on Remote Servers

November 8, 2014 Nov 8, 2014 11/8/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to update Windows PowerShell Help on remote servers. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the great things about any version of Windows PowerShell is the Help that comes with the product. Having access to Get-Help is great whether I am working on a...

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