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May 25, 2014May 25, 201405/25/14Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to find and disable webcams and cameras.
Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. It is really interesting (at least to me) the way certain questions seem to swirl around like trigger fish taking up residence near a coral reef.
March 1, 2013Mar 1, 201303/1/13Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using Windows PowerShell to explore Windows audio drivers.
Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a problem with one of my computers—the audio driver is causing me fits. I would like to know if I can use Windows PowerShell to explore this issue.
December 5, 2012Dec 5, 201212/5/12Summary: 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,
November 30, 2012Nov 30, 201211/30/12Summary: 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).
November 6, 2009Nov 6, 200911/6/09In this post:
Using the Active Directory DirectoryEntry Class
How Can I Run a Script Whenever a New USB Drive Is Attached to a Computer?
Making a Specific Windows PowerShell 2.0 Script Work with Windows PowerShell 1.0
Can I Use VBScript to Distinguish Between Versions of Windows Server 2008?
October 9, 2009Oct 9, 200910/9/09In this post:
How Can I Change the Internet Explorer Title Bar?
How Can I Create a Password Based on the User’s First Name and Last Name?
How Can I Bail Out a For…Next Loop When the Number 15 Is Reached?
November 19, 2007Nov 19, 200711/19/07Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I tell if a computer has a SmartCard reader attached?— TE
Hey, TE. Um, we hate to be rude, TE, but we’re closed today; we only answer questions Monday through Friday. We’d be happy to help you out,
April 14, 2006Apr 14, 200604/14/06Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I tell whether or not a computer has a CD named MyApps in it?— CB
Hey, CB. You know, this is one of those questions that the Scripting Guys almost feel bad about answering. Why? Well,
March 20, 2006Mar 20, 200603/20/06Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I get a list of installed device drivers, their version number, and their date?— SH
Hey, SH. You know, as we’re writing this column the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament is in full swing.
March 15, 2005Mar 15, 200503/15/05Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I determine which USB devices are connected to a computer?— WM
Hey, WM. If you watch a lot of TV – um, not that the Scripting Guys do; we spend our spare time reading the works of Shakespeare,
