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Summary: Learn how to easily create a CSV file in Windows PowerShell. How can I create a CSV file so I can open data that I output to the Windows PowerShell console to manipulate it in Microsoft Excel? Pipe the data to the Export-CSV cmdlet and use the –NoTypeInformation switch, for example: Get-Process | Selec...
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about exporting a directory list to a CSV file and opening the file in Microsoft Excel with Windows PowerShell. Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a lot of music files that reside in nested folders. I would like to be able to look at the file information in Microsoft Excel so that I can find, for exa...
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to find hidden files. How can I use Windows PowerShell to see all hidden and system files when I look for files? Use the –Force parameter when you type the command, for example: Get-ChildItem -Path c: -Force
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to list files in folders and subfolders. Hey, Scripting Guy! I am an old VBScript guy. I love using VBScript, and I have done so for nearly 15 years. One reason I love VBScript so much is that, to me, it is easy to use. It is also very powerful. But after attending TechEd the last several years, it appears that...
Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to verify user interface culture. I have several language installations of Windows on my network, and prior to running a script, I would like to use Windows PowerShell to verify the input culture so I can choose the correct operating system. Use the Get-UICulture&nb...