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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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: Use PowerShell to Find Files Newer than a Date

April 8, 2015 Apr 8, 2015 04/8/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use the Windows PowerShell to see if a file exists more recent than a certain date. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to see if a file more recent than a specific date exists in a folder? (image) Use the Test-Path cmdlet, specify the folder, and use the –NewerThan parameter. &...

Meet the PowerShell Summit 2015 Speakers #3

April 8, 2015 Apr 8, 2015 04/8/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft PowerShell MVP, Teresa Wilson, talks about the Windows PowerShell Summit speakers. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. The Scripting Wife, Teresa Wilson, is my guest blogger all week. She is bringing you information about the speakers for the North America PowerShell Summit 2015 and their sessions. Don’t worry...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to See Hidden and Non-Hidden Files

April 7, 2015 Apr 7, 2015 04/7/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell to see hidden and non-hidden files. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to see all hidden and non-hidden files in a folder? (image) Use the Get-ChildItem cmdlet and specify the –File and the –Force switches. ...

Meet the PowerShell Summit 2015 Speakers #2

April 7, 2015 Apr 7, 2015 04/7/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft PowerShell MVP, Teresa Wilson, talks about the Windows PowerShell Summit speakers. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Welcome back guest blogger, Teresa Wilson, as she continues introducing you to the speakers for the PowerShell Summit and their sessions. Thanks Ed. I'm glad to have this opportunity to tell ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Display Only Hidden Files

April 6, 2015 Apr 6, 2015 04/6/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to display only hidden files. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to locate only hidden files? (image) Use the Get-ChildItem cmdlet and specify the Not Directory and the Hidden attributes (abbreviate as !d+h): gci -Att !d+h (image...

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