Questions tagged [powershell]
Windows PowerShell is a command line shell and scripting language for Windows that supersedes the CMD.exe shell and batch language. PowerShell is also an automation engine for Windows that provides functionality similar to Windows Script Host and VBScript.
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I was fooled into running this on powershell - how compromised am I?
Here is a link to the script: hxxps://extract-offline.tools/bip
And here was the instructions given to fool me: https://medium.com/@article-343624/convert-tool-f894f6244d4f
I ran iex "& { $(...
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Create new partition in all computers in the domain
I want to create new partition in all domains laptops, I have scripts but it’s running every time when the laptop starts up ,so is there any way to create new partition just once in all computers?
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Insert text in Powershell prompt using control sequence ("chord")
I have a fzf script that lists all branches that satisfy some requirement. It looks like this:
function gbr
{
$b = git branch -a
$sel = echo $b | ... some processing ... | fzf
echo $sel
}
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How to see all IP Addresses in the same LAN as mine? [duplicate]
I need to see the IP addresses of PCs in same LAN as mine (work LAN) to connect to my colleague's PC with SSH. I'd like to use PowerShell or Command Prompt.
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Create a archive split into blocks of a maximum size using Windows shell
As example. I want to compress a directory of 100GB split into 10 archives of 10GB using cmd or powershell, non-interactive without installing additional tools. Using tar would be awesome but ...
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How to change the logon account of a service (available in services.msc) in windows and start the service using powershell
I'm trying to create a script that should change the logon account and start the service with the new account credentials added.
I have tried to write the following script and when I run the script ...
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Windows Registry Shows Windows 10 Pro Despite Running Windows 11 Pro
My laptop is running on Windows 11 Pro, and the system settings indeed confirm that it's running Windows 11 Pro. However, when I use PowerShell to query the registry for the Windows version powershell ...
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What secure erase in the fastest way on Windows 10 with cmd? [duplicate]
I have a program in QT, C++ and I want to secure erase the computer after a trigger. After this process, I do not want the old data on the SSD to be accessed by data recovery programs. I want this ...
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VS Code IntelliSense not working for Modules (PowerShell 5.1)
I know a lot of people are reporting various issues with vscode intelliSense and that the feature is buggy at best(?), but I'll still try to ask a question. Because - it has, for the most part, worked ...
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Need help creating local user accounts on 6 remote computers in a Windows workgroup
I am trying to create a simple script that prompts a local admin user to create a local user account on 6 remote computers in a Windows Workgroup. The script should prompt for the name of the user, ...
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Uninstall SourceTree using cmd or powershell
I would like to use cmd or powershell commands to uninstall SourceTree from windows 10 machines on my network. The reason I need a terminal way is that I have to do this remotely and simultaneously ...
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How can I enable the Windows Mobile Hotspot via PowerShell?
I'm seeking assistance with enabling the Mobile Hotspot feature on Windows 11 through PowerShell. My Wi-Fi adapter does not support the traditional hostednetwork feature used by the netsh wlan ...
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Unexpected token '(' in expression or statement
$TargetEmails | Where-Object {
$_.contains ( $TargetHeader ) }
Error: Unexpected token '(' in expression or statement.
I've tried using "$TargetHeader", '$TargetHeader', { ( $.contains ( )...
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Powershell POST to Pushgateway
What is the powershell command equivalent to:
$ echo 'metricname1 101' | curl --data-binary @- http://localhost:9091/metrics/job/jobname1/instance/instancename1
https://github.com/prometheus/...
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Task Scheduler executing PowerShell script with some errors
I created one task with high privileges
C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "D:\OneDrive\OneDrive - HAJJAJ\SCRIPTS\01_Hourl_Stock_From_ERP.ps1&...
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Change the Font of Windows Terminal Session Using `PowerShell`
Is there a way to change the Font using in a Windows Terminal session (Tab) using PowerShell?
I know how to set a font for a profile in Windows Terminal, yet in this case I'm looking for a way to ...
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Video to geotagged images using powershell
I have a .mp4 from a GoPro with a gpstrack included. Now I am trying to extract a geotagged image sequence from that video.
For that i am currently using ffmpeg and exiftool (I'm open to better ...
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Powershell, file.exe --help output not redirectable
I'm attempting to redirect the output of the help message from a binary to an output.txt file, but the help message isn't being redirected as expected. I've tried several different solutions, but none ...
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Syncing all Resource Room calendars to all Users Outlook at once
I have 200+ Office 365 users. I would like to force all the room calendars into their accounts. They have permission already to view and add meetings, but I would have to manually add Calendar>From ...
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How to run the powershell script simultaneously on multiple computers
I am trying to run the PowerShell script, which I have, on multiple computers simultaneously. Currently, I'm using PowerShell version 5.
I want to know is it possible to run it without background ...
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How to create and run the windows service using powershell script
I'm trying to create a new service (AppOneTest) on windows 2016, which should be available in services.msc and whenever the service starts (AppOneTest) it should start the process explorer
$...
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Windows PowerShell: Get-FileHash and long file paths
OS is Windows 10.
I'm using PowerShell's "Get-FileHash" command to generate a file's MD5 checksum directly within its folder, like so:
PS Z:\Test> Get-FileHash 'test.txt' -algorithm MD5 ...
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Importing modules into a remote PC with powershell
I can't find an answer to this issue which I can understand so forgive me if this has already been answered.
I'm trying to use self-written modules on a remote PC using Powershell.
I would like to use ...
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Why can the tree view of MC have a folder as root in the version for PowerShell but not the version for Bash?
MC (Midnight Commander) has versions for both Linux Bash and Windows PowerShell. It has tree view but the feature seems different.
In order to open a tree view with a folder as root of the tree on the ...
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set configuration of docker-desktop programaticaly
I'm here again, let's see if you can give me a hand...
Normally when you install docker-desktop from 0, some configuration files are set to:
C:\Users\AppData\Roaming\Docker\setting.json
It is almost ...
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PowerShell - Number in non-sequential range check failing
I have a list of digits, some sequential, some with breaks. Here is an example.
(1..10),12,15,(30..45),50,53
When I try and query whether "my number" is in this list – let's say it's 4 – all ...
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Can't start powershell.exe or use the server manager
Windows Server Datacenter 2022 used as Remote Desktop Server.
Powershell closes immediately after starting. I can start the Server Manager, but I get the same error. If I want to add or remove ...
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UltraVNC 1.4.3.6 - Can't find argument when launching from a script that will span over multiple monitors
When running UltraVNC 1.4.3.6, I can span display over multiple monitors when launching the vncviewer.exe and selecting span over multiple monitors checkbox. However, when launching this from a ...
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How to add a numerical password in BitLocker? [closed]
I want have on PC add a numerical password. What should I do?
Because how much I searching for information can't find any specific. Any advice?
Because in other device:
Volume C: [Windows ] [OS Volume]...
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New-ADUser -Manager from different domain
My Powershell script to create new users does not work when the "Manager" is located in a different domain.
For example, I am creating a user in the domain contoso.com, but the manager is ...
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Win32_EncryptableVolume and Bitlocker
I am playing around trying to learn the Win32_EncryptableVolume class functionality (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/secprov/win32-encryptablevolume). I have created a VM for the ...
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How to install the certificate used to sign an executable using PowerShell?
This question is a follow up to Programmatically getting an executable's Certificate Details.
I want to know how I can install the certificate to the cert store used to sign the executable using ...
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Installation of Drivers Via Programming Language
I have a Driver called X that manages a hardware component A. I would like to remove that drive and replace it with one called Y that also manages the component A.
So far I have been using .NET ...
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Disk 0 doesn't show when using PowerShell Get-Disk
On one machine I'm using, the PowerShell cmdlet Get-Disk doesn't show Disk 0. But using other commands it will...
Get-Disk | Select Number, FriendlyName, HealthStatus, Size
Number FriendlyName ...
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cannot set a variable within a wmic useraccount request
Folks,
I'm trying to set some attributes for a large set of user accounts on a W10 system.
To do so, I create a table of usernames with get-localgoupmember, which I parse with a foreach command.
Let's ...
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PowerShell, Windows 10 autologon inside a Hyper-V VM [duplicate]
I have a pristine Windows 10 VM inside a newly installed Hyper-V on a newly setup Windows 10 host, and have been trying to get the VM to autologon using PowerShell. I've spent quite a few hours on ...
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Periodically download a file from web in Windows 11
Is there a way to periodically download a mp3 file from the web in windows 11. I have tried to use the method suggested for windows 7, but powershell just throws up errors:
PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> ...
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What is the currently the preferred location of PowerShell profiles?
I've come across this (archived) Blog post on PowerShell profiles. In the learning docs I read a note that the scripts should not be stored on OneDrive. Users probably will use the standard settings ...
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scheduled task only running when ran manually besides it's automated
So...
I have an automated Windows Task Scheduler Task rolled out via a GPO.
That task is running the powershell which receives a script to run via the -File Parameter (file path on our storage server) ...
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How to pass arguments from a windows 10 scheduled task to a powershell script onLock and onUnlock events/triggers
I am trying to setup the following scenario using a windows 10 task scheduler.
A logged in user locks or unlocks the workstation
A powershell script gets triggered and the PC-NAME and a USER_NAME of ...
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Logging files that are unable to transfer in powershell
I'm trying to log some files that are unable to transfer when I'm recursively copying over one folder to a different location. When I right click, copy, and paste the folder, I get an error message &...
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how to get back the file that has been downloaded using Invoke-Webrequest without providing the output switch?
I downloaded a large file, using wget which is just alias for Invoke-WebRequest commandlet in powershell, and it asked me url i provided, it completed, and gave me the Headers of HTTP request instead ...
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Linux/Ubuntu/Orange Pi5 retrieve open tabs on Chromium (kiosk mode) via terminal - Powershell
I have a problem as of late where I am developing some PowerShell script to manage and update some digital displays. Please see below for my work in progress (By no means done).
I am struggling to be ...
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Windows 11 iso file fails to mount
I downloaded the latest windows 11 ISO from Microsoft. I verified that:
the SHA256 checksum matches
the ISO is unblocked
The ISO is not sparse.
Trying to mount through Windows Explorer results in ...
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Hyper-V Cmdlet for networking VMQ
When I run this:
Set-VMNetworkAdapter -VMName $vmName -Name "Network Adapter" -VMQ
I get this:
Set-VMNetworkAdapter : Missing an argument for parameter 'VmqWeight'. Specify a parameter of ...
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Hyper-V sluggish when running PowerShell scripts
I am running fully patched Windows 10 and have 64 GB RAM and a new AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-Core CPU. Performance on the host is great. I've setup Hyper-V and creating VM's is fast and snappy.
I have ...
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Running multiple commands in WSL2 / Ubuntu 22.04 from PowerShell
I have to run a chain of commands in wsl from powershell, I've stumbled upon this question while researching, but I cant use && with wsl (wsl "ls && ls" returns with bash: ...
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How to Access and Inspect `edge://translate-internals` via CMD-Batch or PowerShell?
I've encountered a specific issue with the Microsoft Edge browser, particularly related to its translation feature. Similar to the situation described in this Reddit post, I am trying to find a way to ...
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PowerShell: How to Batch Rename Using Split
I'm new to PowerShell to try and Batch Rename files. I'm deleting unique fields from the file which I managed to Using Split. I can't figure out how to Rename them. This is how I got the file names to ...
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Errors while reading policies from this GPO, not all policies are displayed
I am working on implementing an automatic Quality of Service (QoS) policy creator using the "New-NetQosPolicy" PowerShell command. I have a C++ script that executes this command to limit the ...