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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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

March 26, 2015 Mar 26, 2015 03/26/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to find all Windows PowerShell cmdlets that work with DISM. (image) How can I find all Windows PowerShell cmdlets that work with Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM)? (image) Use the Get-Command cmdlet and specify the DISM module: Get-Command -Module dism (image...

Use PowerShell to Add Files to Offline Windows Image

March 26, 2015 Mar 26, 2015 03/26/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to add files to an offline Windows image. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a number of VHDs that I need to add files to. I know that I can use File Manager to mount the VHD and then copy the files, but I am hoping that I can use Windows PowerShell to do ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Find Virtual Hard Disks

March 25, 2015 Mar 25, 2015 03/25/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to find virtual hard disks on your system. (image) I notice that my disk space appears to be disappearing at a rapid rate, and I suspect someone is creating virtual hard disks (VHDs) and forgetting about them. How can I use Windows PowerShell to find all the ...

Use PowerShell to Explore Old Windows VHDs

March 25, 2015 Mar 25, 2015 03/25/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to explore old Windows VHDs. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! It is time for spring clean-up around our datacenter. I am not talking about chasing out dust bunnies, although that is part of it. What I am talking about is trying to determine what can be safely ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to See Who Can Access Folder

March 24, 2015 Mar 24, 2015 03/24/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to see who has access to a folder. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to see who has access rights to a folder? (image) Use the Get-Acl cmdlet, specify the folder, and look at the access property, for example: (Get-Acl c:\fso).Access (image...

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