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PowerTip: Identify PowerShell Version

Summary: Learn how to easily find the version of Windows PowerShell, CLR, and WSMan.(image)  How can I use Windows PowerShell to identify the version of Windows PowerShell that is running on my system?(image)  Use the $PSversionTable automatic variable (you can use Tab expansion to avoid some typing).       &...

Use Regions in PowerShell ISE

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, talks about using regions in the Windows PowerShell ISE. (image)  Hey, Scripting Guy! I like using the Windows PowerShell ISE. The price is right I guess. There is one thing that kind of bugs me, however.  When I am writing a long script, there is too much scrolling, and things seem to slow ...