Scripting Blog [archived]

Understanding Simplified Foreach Syntax in PowerShell 3.0

October 12, 2012 Oct 12, 2012 10/12/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about the simplified Foreach syntax in Windows PowerShell 3.0 and provides guidance on when to use which syntax. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I finally had a bit of time to get some stuff done that I had been needing to do, such as submitting my session proposals for the ...

PowerTip: Write PowerShell Output in Color Without Using Write-Host

October 11, 2012 Oct 11, 2012 10/11/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Write colorized output to the Windows PowerShell console without using the Write-Host cmdlet. (image)  How can you write output to the Windows PowerShell console without using the Write-Host cmdlet? (image)  Set ForegroundColor to a different color by using $host.Ui.RawUi, and then use the&...

Using Categories to Help Search PowerShell Help

October 11, 2012 Oct 11, 2012 10/11/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use advanced features in the Windows PowerShell Get-Help cmdlet to quickly find PowerShell Help information. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. It seems that my schedule keeps getting fuller. Tonight is the Windows PowerShell User Group in Charlotte. We will be having a script club, so it should be a really cool...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Check Status of Windows Error Reporting

October 10, 2012 Oct 10, 2012 10/10/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use the Get-WindowsErrorReporting cmdlet to check the status of Windows Error Reporting. (image)  How do I check the status of Windows Error Reporting on my computer? (image)  Use the Get-WindowsErrorReporting cmdlet from the WindowsErrorReporting module: PS C:\> Get-WindowsErrorReporting Enabled (...

Use PowerShell 3.0 to Filter Files Based on Advanced Attributes

October 10, 2012 Oct 10, 2012 10/10/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell 3.0 for file attribute filtering. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. The Scripting Wife and I will be at the Copenhagen Windows PowerShell User Group in a about a month. Teresa has been corresponding with Windows PowerShell MVP, Claus T. Nielsen, about the agenda for the meeting. It is ...