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Use PowerShell to Create Windows To Go Keys—Part 1

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to identify Windows To Go devices. (image)  Hey, Scripting Guy! I’ve heard a lot of talk about Windows To Go amongst the IT pros at our local user group. I was wondering how I would go about trying to create them with Windows PowerShell? —DM (image)  Hello DM, Honorary Scripting Guy, Sean ...

Weekend Scripter: Parsing the DISM Log with PowerShell

Summary: Ed Wilson, Microsoft Scripting Guy, talks about parsing the DISM log with Windows PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the things I like to do on weekends is mess around. So I was intrigued when I found a DISM command that would supposedly export file associations (see DISM Default Application Association ...

PowerTip: Finding PowerShell User Groups

Summary: Learn how to find out about Windows PowerShell user groups. (image)  Where can I find out about local or virtual user groups? (image)  Check out these sites to find information about when and where user groups are meeting,            in addition to the topics of conversation: (image...

September PowerShell Spotlight

Summary: Windows PowerShell MVP, Teresa Wilson, talks about events happening in the world of PowerShell. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. It is the last Saturday of the month again, and the day that the Scripting Wife, Microsoft PowerShell MVP, Teresa Wilson, takes over the keyboard to share upcoming community events and news. I ...