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Use PowerShell 5 to empty the recycle bin

March 30, 2016 Mar 30, 2016 03/30/16
I_am_mr_ed
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson talks about using Windows PowerShell 5.0 to empty the recycle bin on Windows 10   It seems that now days when I talk to someone about Windows PowerShell 5.0 they get all excited and go on and on about Desired State Configuration (DSC). Now, I will agree, DSC is awesome. DSC rocks! Even on ...

Using the new PowerShell ISE transcript tool

March 29, 2016 Mar 29, 2016 03/29/16
I_am_mr_ed
Summary: Ed Wilson, Microsoft Scripting Guy, talks about using the new Windows PowerShell 5.0 ISE Transcript tool.   One of my favorite features for Windows PowerShell has always been the transcript tool. I mean, it seems like it was made for Windows PowerShell … I guess it was. What am I talking about? Well, one of my favorite ways ...

Weekend Scripter: The Case of the Disappearing PowerShell Console

November 21, 2015 Nov 21, 2015 11/21/15
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Ed Wilson, Microsoft Scripting Guy, talks about fixing a problem where his Windows PowerShell console disappears. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. So there I was, on a two week trip, out of time, with only my laptop, and I needed to use Windows PowerShell. Most of the time, I use the Windows PowerShell console, but I do ...