As a system administrator, sometimes you might need to manage Windows registry settings across multiple machines. So, sometimes, you might need to check for the existence of a registry key and create it if it is missing using PowerShell. In this tutorial, I will explain how to create a registry key with PowerShell if it … Read more
Hashtables enable you to store key-value pairs efficiently in PowerShell. Whether managing user data, configurations, or any other structured information, you can use a hashtable in PowerShell. In this tutorial, I will explain how to create and use hashtables in PowerShell with detailed examples. What is a Hashtable in PowerShell? A hashtable, also known as … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to enable PowerShell logging to improve security and track PowerShell activities on your systems. As a system administrator, I faced challenges in monitoring PowerShell scripts and commands executed across our network. Enabling PowerShell logging will help you secure our infrastructure and detect potential threats. Types of PowerShell Logging … Read more
As an IT professional or a system administrator, I often need to check the event logs for debugging purposes. I used PowerShell to do this. In this tutorial, I will explain how to use PowerShell to query Windows Event Logs effectively. What are Windows Event Logs? Windows Event Logs are useful for diagnosing and troubleshooting … Read more
As a PowerShell developer, you should know how to create and manipulate objects. In this tutorial, I will explain how to create objects in PowerShell with detailed examples. What Are Objects in PowerShell Objects allow you to store, manipulate, and retrieve data efficiently in PowerShell. In PowerShell, objects can represent anything from a simple string … Read more
Recently, I got a requirement from a client to get the Windows product keys using PowerShell from various Windows OS. In this tutorial, I will explain how to retrieve your Windows Product Key using PowerShell. If you ever need to reinstall Windows or transfer your license to a new computer, having your product key handy … Read more
In this tutorial, I will explain how to set the default browser in Windows using PowerShell. As an IT administrator, recently, I got a requirement to set the default browser across multiple machines. PowerShell is the best option to do this. Note: Make sure you have administrator privileges on the machines you are configuring. Also, … Read more
Most of the time, you will work with GUIDs as an administrator or developer. So, it is important for you to understand how to generate GUIDs in PowerShell. In this tutorial, I will explain how to create a Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) using PowerShell with some examples. What is a GUID? A GUID (Globally Unique … Read more
One of my team members recently asked me for a PowerShell script to get the logged-in user name. In this tutorial, I will explain how to find the logged-in user on a Windows machine using PowerShell. Note: You need to have administrator privileges to execute the commands. Find Logged In User using PowerShell Now, let … Read more
As a system administrator, I manage multiple computers in the organization. Recently, I got a requirement to find software installed in a system. In this tutorial, I will explain how to find installed software using PowerShell. Note: You need to have administrative privileges on the system where you want to find software installed. Find Installed … Read more
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