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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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: Find the Last Command PowerShell Ran

September 29, 2012 Sep 29, 2012 09/29/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Find the last Windows PowerShell command by using an automatic variable. (image) How can you find the last Windows PowerShell command that was run? (image) Use the $$ automatic variable. (image...

Weekend Scripter: Build Your Own PowerShell Cmdlet: Part 1 of 9

September 29, 2012 Sep 29, 2012 09/29/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Windows PowerShell MVP, Sean Kearney, begins a series of guest blogs that detail how to build your own cmdlet. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. We have a special week in store for you. Guest blogger and Windows PowerShell MVP, Sean Kearney, has written a series about building cmdlets. For more about Sean, see his...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell 3.0 to Locate Modern Apps Installed on Windows 8

September 28, 2012 Sep 28, 2012 09/28/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to locate modern apps installed on a computer running Windows 8. (image) How can you use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to find out which modern apps are installed on a computer running Windows 8? (image) Use the Get-AppxPackage cmdlet: &...

Use PowerShell 3.0 to Compare Modern Apps on Two Computers

September 28, 2012 Sep 28, 2012 09/28/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shows how to use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to compare modern app installation on two computers. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! We have a small cadre of rogue users at work. They work in engineering, and they seem to act like they are beyond the realm of normal IT control. In fact, when they were told...

PowerTip: Check Windows 8 Edition by Using PowerShell 3.0

September 27, 2012 Sep 27, 2012 09/27/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to determine the specific edition of Windows 8 running on your computer. (image) Using Windows PowerShell 3.0 in Windows 8, how can you determine the edition of Windows that is installed? (image) Use the Get-WindowsEdition cmdlet with the Online switch: ...