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Mar 26, 2015
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PowerTip: Find DISM-Related PowerShell Cmdlets

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

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Mar 26, 2015
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Use PowerShell to Add Files to Offline Windows Image

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Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to add files to an offline Windows 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 this. The VHDs...

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Mar 25, 2015
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PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Find Virtual Hard Disks

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Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to find virtual hard disks on your system.  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      ...

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Mar 25, 2015
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Use PowerShell to Explore Old Windows VHDs

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Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to explore old Windows VHDs.  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 deleted without...

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Mar 24, 2015
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PowerTip: Use PowerShell to See Who Can Access Folder

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

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