Scripting Blog [archived]

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

How Can I Use a Script to Automatically Queue Up Files That I Want to Burn to a CD?

(image) Hey, Scripting Guy! In Windows XP, how can I use a script to automatically queue up files that I want to burn to a CD?-- BD(image) (image) (image) Hey, BD. Well, unfortunately, we have some bad news for you: there’s currently no way to burn a CD using a script. You see, the problem is that - oh, wait a second: you just want to ...

How Can I Determine the Size of All the Items Currently in the Recycle Bin?

(image) Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I determine the size of all the items currently in the Recycle Bin?-- T D-L(image) (image) (image) Hey, T D-L. You know, if we wanted to, the Scripting Guys could probably change our name to the Recycle Bin Guys; that’s because we get so many questions about scripting and the Recycle Bin. So why haven...

How Can I Use the RunAs Command to Run a Script Under Alternate User Credentials?

(image) Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I use the RunAs command to run a script under alternate user credentials?-- BE(image) (image) (image) Hey, BE. You know, in the business world one of the hot topics these days is synergy. For example, after The Mighty Ducks became a hit movie the Disney Company went out and bought themselves an NHL ...