Recently, one of my clients in New York asked me about getting the Windows activation status of a small office network. You can get it using PowerShell. In this tutorial, I will explain how to get Windows activation status using PowerShell. Note: Make sure you have the administrator access to the systems you want to … Read more
As a PowerShell developer, I have encountered requirements for getting driver details while working on my past projects. If you manage multiple servers, you can use PowerShell to manage drivers. In this tutorial, I will explain how to list drivers in PowerShell using different methods. List All Drives Using Get-PSDrive Cmdlet The primary cmdlet for … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to list printers using PowerShell. Whether you’re an IT professional or a system administrator, you should know how to use PowerShell to get printers. List Printers Using PowerShell Get-Printer Cmdlet In PowerShell, the Get-Printer cmdlet is used to list all printers installed on a computer. This cmdlet is … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to use the PowerShell Copy-Item cmdlet to copy files and folders while automatically creating the destination folder if it doesn’t already exist. In my previous tutorial, I explained about PowerShell Copy-Item. The Copy-Item cmdlet is used to copy files and directories from one location to another. Here is … Read more
Recently, one of my clients asked me for a script to get the list of installed programs in their system. In this tutorial, I will explain how to get a list of all the software programs installed on your Windows computer using PowerShell. PowerShell provides a fast and efficient way to get this information, both … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to list all environment variables in PowerShell. Environment variables are useful for configuring the operating system and applications. They store data such as system paths, user profiles, and other configuration settings. What Are Environment Variables? Environment variables are dynamic values that can affect the way processes run on … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to list USB devices using PowerShell on your Windows machine. Recently, one of my PowerShell admin team members asked me this question. I will show you how to list USB devices using PowerShell. List USB Devices Using PowerShell The simplest way to list USB devices using PowerShell is … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to use PowerShell to list all the local administrators on a Windows machine. As a system administrator, you may need to audit the local admin accounts to ensure that only authorized users have elevated privileges. PowerShell provides a quick and efficient way to retrieve this information. What are … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to rename a computer using PowerShell. Whether you are managing a network of computers or simply need to rename your personal machine, PowerShell provides a useful method for this. Let me show you how to rename a computer using PowerShell. To rename a computer using PowerShell, use the … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to quickly find your HP laptop’s model number and serial number using PowerShell on Windows. This information is useful when you need to check your warranty status, download drivers, or get technical support for your HP laptop. Why Use PowerShell to Find HP Laptop Details While you can … Read more
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