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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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

December 16, 2014 Dec 16, 2014 12/16/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to open a script in the Windows PowerShell ISE. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to run a script that will open another script in a new tab in the Windows PowerShell ISE? (image) Use the CurrentPowerShellTab Files Add method from the $...

Use PowerShell to Find Hotfixes Installed in Time Range

December 16, 2014 Dec 16, 2014 12/16/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to find hotfixes that were installed during a certain time range. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a problem at work. It seems there was a hotfix that was installed in the last couple of months that is causing problems with the video driver on a certain ...

PowerTip: Require Specific Module in PowerShell Script

December 15, 2014 Dec 15, 2014 12/15/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to require a specific module in a Windows PowerShell script. (image) How can I prevent a Windows PowerShell script from running if it requires the Active Directory module and the module is not available? (image) At first line of the script, use the #Requires ...

Start Virtual Machines in Order and Wait for Stabilization

December 15, 2014 Dec 15, 2014 12/15/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using a Windows PowerShell workflow to ensure that virtual machines start in order and stabilize. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Last month, I wrote the following blog post: Use PowerShell to Start or Stop Virtual Machines in Order. The workflow worked great. The problem is...

PowerTip: Cause Out-GridView Cmdlet to Pause

December 14, 2014 Dec 14, 2014 12/14/14

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to pause the script while the Out-GridView displays. (image) How can I pause the execution of my Windows PowerShell script while the Out-GridView cmdlet displays a grid view? (I do not need to pass information from the grid to the script.) (image...

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