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Scripting Blog [archived]

Formerly known as the "Hey, Scripting Guy!" blog

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Find WMI Classes with a Specific Property

April 21, 2013 Apr 21, 2013 04/21/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to find WMI classes that contain a specific property. (image) How can I use Windows PowerShell to help find a WMI class that contains a specific property? (image) Use the Get-CimClass cmdlet in Windows PowerShell 3.0, and use the specific property name or a wildcard pattern to help you find the ...

Use PowerShell to Find Installed Video Codecs on Windows 8

February 22, 2013 Feb 22, 2013 02/22/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to find installed video codecs on Windows 8. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! Dude, I am in trouble. Big time! Last week, I installed Windows 8 on the laptops used by all our department heads and front-line supervisors. I thought the responsiveness and...

Use Hidden WMI Classes and PowerShell to Discover HID Info

December 5, 2012 Dec 5, 2012 12/5/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using two WMI classes from the root\wmi namespace to reveal additional HID hardware information. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Well, the Scripting Wife and I returned from Europe yesterday. It is good to be home, but we will miss our friends and all the great food. I fell ...

Use PowerShell and WMI to Find Wireless Keyboard & Mouse

November 30, 2012 Nov 30, 2012 11/30/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell and WMI to find a wireless keyboard or mouse attached to a system. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Yesterday, we had a great time at the Windows PowerShell user group meeting at the Microsoft Office in Munich (actually just outside of Munich). It was...

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