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Summary: Here is the answer to Problem 1 in Windows PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Here is an answer to Problem 1 in Windows PowerShell Mini-Scripting Games 2014. Last week, I posted the complete Problem 1 description and task outline. Problem one synopsis You are reading a CSV file that was creat...

Summary: Find Windows PowerShell aliases that are read-only and available in all scopes.  How can I produce a list of Windows PowerShell aliases that are read-only and are available in            all Windows PowerShell scopes?  Use the Get-Alias cmdlet to produce a list of aliases, filter on aliases...

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson talks about using different types of commands in Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. A while ago, someone said there must be 50 ways to stop a process in Windows PowerShell. Although I am not certain that number is entirely accurate, it probably comes close. The great thing abo...

Summary: Learn how to change the value of an element in a Windows PowerShell array.  How can I use Windows PowerShell to change the value of the first element in an array?  Use the Set method and specify the element number and the new value, for example: PS C:\> $a = 1,2,3,4,5 PS C:\> $a.Set(0,50)

Summary: Dia Reeves, aka the Scripting Editor, has some fun talking about working on the Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today we have a guest blog post from my editor, Dia Reeves... Hello to all you Windows PowerShell scripters and fans of the Hey, Scripting Guy! Blog! I have been editing and publishing this...