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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.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: Use PowerShell 3.0 to Resize Partitions

September 2, 2013 Sep 2, 2013 09/2/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell 3.0 in Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8 to resize partitions. (image) How can I easily resize partitions in Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8 by using Windows PowerShell 3.0? (image) Microsoft PFE, Jason Walker, says, “Use the Get-PartitionSupportedSize ...

PowerTip: Use PowerShell to Get BitLocker Recovery Key

August 24, 2013 Aug 24, 2013 08/24/13

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to get the BitLocker recovery key. (image) How can I quickly find my BitLocker recovery key? (image) Jason Walker, Microsoft PFE, says: From an elevated Windows PowerShell console, use the Get-BitlockerVolume function, select -MountPoint C, and choose the KeyProtector ...

Use PowerShell to Find the Location of a Locked-Out User

December 27, 2012 Dec 27, 2012 12/27/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Guest blogger and Microsoft PFE Jason Walker talks about using Windows PowerShell to find a locked-out user’s location. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today, we have a guest blog post written by Microsoft Premier Field Engineer (PFE) Jason Walker. Jason has written a number of extremely popular Hey, Scripting Guy! ...

Use PowerShell to Create a Bootable USB Drive

October 26, 2012 Oct 26, 2012 10/26/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft PFE Jason Walker talks about creating a Windows PowerShell script to create a bootable USB drive. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today, The Scripting Wife and others will be heading to Atlanta for the PowerShell Saturday #003 event that takes place tomorrow. Sadly, I woke up with no voice and a stuffy...

Finding Your Way with PowerShell Cmdlets

August 30, 2012 Aug 30, 2012 08/30/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Guest blogger, Jason Walker, discusses finding the right Windows PowerShell cmdlet for the job. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today is the preview for Jason Walker’s presentation for PowerShell Saturday #002 coming to Charlotte, NC on September 15, 2012. (image) Jason is a Microsoft premier field engineer and ...

Scripting Blog [archived]

Jason Walker - Scripting Blog [archived]