Scripting Blog [archived]

Using Transactions with PowerShell Registry Provider

April 23, 2015 Apr 23, 2015 04/23/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using transactions with the Windows PowerShell Registry provider. (image)  Hey, Scripting Guy! I was looking at the various providers and their capabilities (see Find and Use Windows PowerShell Providers). I see that the Registry provider says it does transactions. What’s that...

Using Named Location Stacks in PowerShell

April 22, 2015 Apr 22, 2015 04/22/15

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using named location stacks in Windows PowerShell. (image)  Hey, Scripting Guy! If I need to move around in two types of locations, how would I do it? Suppose I need to look in various places in my profile, and then I need to do some work in data locations elsewhere on my hard drive...