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 There are many useful posts in this blog, so we keep the blog here for historical reference. However, some information might be very outdated and many of the links might not work anymore.

New PowerShell content is being posted to the PowerShell Community blog where members of the community can create posts by submitting content in the GitHub repository.

Scripting Blog [archived]

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

Changes to TechNet Library Scripting Node

August 29, 2013 Aug 29, 2013 08/29/13

ScriptingGuy1

I wanted to make you aware of some changes we’re making to the Scripting node in the Microsoft TechNet Library. Summary The Scripting node in the TechNet Library has been renamed Scripting with Windows PowerShell, and will contain Windows PowerShell language documentation and cmdlet help for multiple Microsoft products. Details ...

PowerShell updatable help updated!

July 2, 2013 Jul 2, 2013 07/2/13

ScriptingGuy1

Summary: A recent update to Windows PowerShell help removed parameter data types from the syntax block. This is now fixed. Hello all you Windows PowerShell enthusiasts! As you know, Downloadable Help for Windows PowerShell has been available since Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 introduced it with Windows PowerShell 3.0. It’s a great ...

Use PowerShell 3.0 to Work with Network Adapters

September 4, 2012 Sep 4, 2012 09/4/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Learn how to use the Get-NetAdapter CIM cmdlet in Windows PowerShell 3.0. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. I must live a rather boring life—although to be honest, it does not really seem to be so boring. Or perhaps, I am just a geek. What am I talking about? I am really excited about the Get-NetAdapter cmdlet in...

Use PowerShell to Check the License Status of Windows 8

August 21, 2012 Aug 21, 2012 08/21/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use Windows PowerShell and WMI to determine the number of days remaining on an evaluation copy of Windows 8. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. One of the cool features in Windows 8 is that it has Hyper-V built-in to it. This means that I can use the cool new Hyper-V cmdlets to manage things. For example, I can type the ...

My Five Favorite PowerShell 3.0 Tips and Tricks

August 20, 2012 Aug 20, 2012 08/20/12

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, shares his top five Windows PowerShell 3.0 tips and tricks. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Today marks a red letter day. No, we have not yet sold out Windows PowerShell Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina (but we are really close). And no, the Scripting Wife and I have not sold ...

Scripting Blog [archived]

Windows PowerShell 3.0 - Scripting Blog [archived]