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Use PowerShell to parse event log for shutdown events

The Scripting GuysJanuary 28, 2016Jan 28, 201601/28/16

Summary: Using the Windows PowerShell Get-EventLog cmdlet makes it easy to parse the system event log for shutdown events.
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Weekend Scripter: Avoid PowerShell Scripting—Use GUI Tools

The Scripting GuysMarch 7, 2015Mar 7, 201503/7/15

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about exporting queries from the event log tool.
Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. It has long been a truism (at least with things related to computers): powerful is opposite of simple. I can have a tool that is powerful,

Weekend Scripter: Playing with PowerShell Processes and Events

The Scripting GuysSeptember 20, 2014Sep 20, 201409/20/14

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about playing with processes and events in Windows PowerShell.
Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning I woke up and I had an idea. This happens to me sometimes. Not often. But occasionally.

Use PowerShell to Repeatedly Terminate Specific Processes

The Scripting GuysSeptember 19, 2014Sep 19, 201409/19/14

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to terminate processes that start at random times.
Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a question that I hope you can answer. It seems that there are several processes that keep starting on my computer running Windows 8.1.

Use PowerShell to Monitor Specific Process Creation

The Scripting GuysSeptember 18, 2014Sep 18, 201409/18/14

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to monitor for the creation of specific processes.
Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning it is beginning to look like autumn. Who knows, it may become really hot and humid over the weekend,

Use PowerShell to Monitor for Process Startup

The Scripting GuysSeptember 17, 2014Sep 17, 201409/17/14

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to monitor for process startup.
Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. This morning, I spent a decent amount of time answering an email from a former colleague. I will actually share his email and my reply this coming weekend.

Using PowerShell to Parse System Log for Windows Updates

The Scripting GuysJune 5, 2014Jun 5, 201406/5/14

Summary: Learn how to use XML and Windows PowerShell to parse the Windows system event log for Windows updates.
Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Sometimes I come up with a solution, and then I go looking for a problem to fix.

Weekend Scripter: Use PowerShell to Get Startup Event Log Entries

The Scripting GuysJuly 13, 2013Jul 13, 201307/13/13

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to query event logs for entries created during startup.
Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the things that annoys me is when something changes on my laptop,

Use PowerShell to Perform an Orderly Shutdown of a Server Running Hyper-V

The Scripting GuysFebruary 21, 2013Feb 21, 201302/21/13

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to shut down all virtual machines on a server running Hyper-V prior to shutting down the server.
Hey, Scripting Guy! From time to time I need to shut down one of our servers that is running the Hyper-V role.

Use PowerShell to Create a Permanent WMI Event to Launch a VBScript

The Scripting GuysJuly 20, 2012Jul 20, 201207/20/12

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, discusses creating a permanent WMI event registration to monitor for new files and clean up the file names.

Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I just booked the room for the Atlanta (Alpharetta) PowerShell Saturday.

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