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Fixing Running PowerShell Scripts on Windows Server 2008 R2
Daniel Marino
12 July 2024
Fixing Running PowerShell Scripts on Windows Server 2008 R2

Changing the execution policy settings will fix the problem where Windows Server 2008 R2 disables the execution of PowerShell scripts. Effective solutions include batch script creation, certificate-signed PowerShell scripts, and the use of the Set-ExecutionPolicy command.

Examining the PowerShell Version Installed on Your Computer
Louis Robert
11 July 2024
Examining the PowerShell Version Installed on Your Computer

PowerShell, Python, and Bash scripts are just a few of the ways you can use to find out what version of PowerShell is installed on your computer. Every technique makes use of particular commands to determine the PowerShell version and presence. To utilize the most recent features and ensure compatibility, it is essential to know which version is installed.

Finding the Windows Process That's Using a Particular TCP or UDP Port
Gerald Girard
29 June 2024
Finding the Windows Process That's Using a Particular TCP or UDP Port

Several tools and scripts can be used to find the Windows process that is listening on a given TCP or UDP port. Python, PowerShell, and the Command Prompt are useful tools for obtaining this data. Whether it's ease of use, sophisticated scripting capabilities, or cross-platform interoperability, each strategy has its own benefits.

Managing Git Changes in Several Visual Studio Projects
Alice Dupont
22 May 2024
Managing Git Changes in Several Visual Studio Projects

A usability problem arose with our 482 applications, which were grouped within a single repository, once we switched to Azure DevOps. Opening a solution, as opposed to SVN, which filters by project, displays changes from the entire repository. It becomes difficult to manage several programs at once when every change appears in the Git Changes box.

Git won't download on Windows 10
Gabriel Martim
22 May 2024
Git won't download on Windows 10

It can be annoying to have problems downloading Git on a Windows 10 Home computer. When a user clicks the download button, they frequently experience a brief loading time and an error message indicating that the website cannot be reached. Several browsers, including Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer, are affected by this issue.

A Guide to Extracting Email Folder Metadata Using Powershell
Mia Chevalier
17 April 2024
A Guide to Extracting Email Folder Metadata Using Powershell

Robust solutions for getting and controlling metadata from Outlook accounts can be found in PowerShell scripts. These scripts communicate with Outlook using COM objects, allowing users to extract not only the contents of emails but also the particular folders and subfolders in which these messages are kept.

Using PowerShell to Get the Most Recent Email Date from a Distribution List
Gerald Girard
5 April 2024
Using PowerShell to Get the Most Recent Email Date from a Distribution List

Keeping track of distribution lists in an organization's email system can be challenging, particularly when attempting to determine inactive lists or the date of the last action. There's minimal visibility with traditional ways, such as the Get-Messagetrace cmdlet. Administrators can, however, expand their powers through advanced PowerShell scripting, enabling a more thorough examination and efficient email system management.