Introduction PowerShell Start-Process Here are neat examples of how Start-Process can be used to launch executables and other files. Topics for PowerShell Start-Process Cmdlet Example 1: Launch a Program Such as Notepad Example 2: Launch Internet Explorer Help with Start-Process Invoke-Item An Alternative to Start-Process Summary of PowerShell Get-Process ♣ …
PowerShell Background Jobs The purpose of this cmdlet is to set off a chain of instructions that form a PowerShell background job. Start-Job requires a scriptblock containing a file reference or normal PowerShell code. Windows PowerShell Start-Job Topics Understanding the Start-Job Cmdlet Example 1: List System Events Example 2: Start-Job …
Getting Started with Workflow in PowerShell 3.0 This technique for understanding PowerShell’s Workflow is very much my own making. It is designed to illustrate the three keywords ‘Workflow, Parallel and Sequence’. Note 1: You need PowerShell version 3 or later. Example 1: Simple PowerShell v3 Workflow Example 2a: To Create …
Windows PowerShell Continue Explained PowerShell's 'Continue' statement is employed in loops where we want the script to return to the innermost loop. I also have examples showing how the 'Break' command works. Topics for PowerShell Continue Statement Example 1: Break and Continue Example 2: Mission to Find Prime Numbers ♣ …
It’s so much easier to read a list when the columns are sorted into a meaningful order. As PowerShell interprets a script, so it often has to deal with raw data which is not sequenced either numerically or alphabetically. Consequently, a good programmer will add an instruction to sort or group …
Introduction to PowerShell WMI SystemRestore This real-life task for PowerShell is to control your desktop computer’s system restore points. We will employ the WMI SystemRestore class to enable, or disable, the protection settings for restore points. (Screenshot of Control Panel, System, Advanced Tab) Topics for SystemRestore WMI Class SystemRestore Set-SysRestore …
Windows PowerShell Restart-Service The most efficient way for PowerShell to cure a hung service is with the verb 'restart'. Restart-Service xyz is just simpler and more efficient than stop-Service xyz, followed by start-Service xyz. If you are new to PowerShell Restart-Service, then I suggest that you begin with my Get-Service …
Create a Function to See if Your Drivers Are Signed I created this PowerShell function to discover which of the drivers installed on my Windows 8 machine had been signed. At the heart of the function is a built-in Windows command called DriverQuery. Create Get-Driver: Windows PowerShell Function Planning the …
Introduction to PowerShell Modules PowerShell modules are like mini-apps, they have instructions to deliver useful gismos. Configuring the path for the Import-Module cmdlet requires moderately complex preparation, and the purpose of this page is just get readers started. PowerShell Modules Topics Creating the Special PowerShell Module Folder Import-Module Get-Module Load …
PowerShell v3 Ipconfig and Select String The purpose of this page is control the output of Ipconfig with PowerShell’s Select-String. PowerShell v3 Ipconfig Introduction to PowerShell and Ipconfig Example 1: To List Just IP Addresses Example 2: To Display the Default Gateway Troubleshooting Ipconfig ♣ Introduction to PowerShell and Ipconfig …