Why does my script crash or skip commands in the terminal?
I'm experiencing an issue where my script crashes or skips the first input command every time I run it in Powershell or the terminal. Instead of taking my…
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Can I Use PowerShell to Pause OneDrive for a Few Hours?
I'm trying to find a way to pause OneDrive using PowerShell instead of just stopping it completely. The best I've managed to do so far is to shut…
What's the easiest way to batch SSH into multiple devices and run commands?
I'm trying to automate SSH access to around 100 brand new devices on my local network. I need to connect, accept the host key (security isn't a concern…
How to Uninstall Zoom via PowerShell When Facing Package Issues?
I'm working on a script to uninstall the current version of Zoom and install the latest 64-bit version across multiple computers that haven't been updated. I have about…
How to Quickly Switch Resolutions in Windows 11 for Different Displays?
I'm trying to help a client who wants to connect their PC to a Samsung TV. The issue is that the client's ultrawide monitor (5120x1440) has a different…
How can I handle pipes in XML strings with PowerShell?
I'm working on a script that processes XML files to manage metadata for my media collection. There's a specific line generated by my creation tool that I want…
How to Keep an SSH Connection Alive Without Changing Config Files?
I'm running a Bash script that needs to wait for a user to finish a task in the GUI before proceeding. However, sometimes the user takes too long,…
Why isn't my PowerShell script triggering in Task Scheduler?
I'm having a tough time getting my PowerShell script to run automatically using Task Scheduler. The script is designed to re-enable my screensaver, which games have been disabling.…
How can I make a PowerShell script automatically request admin permissions?
I'm looking for a reliable method to create a PowerShell script that prompts for admin permissions when executed. Last year, I spent a lot of time trying different…
How Can I Update Video Metadata in My Library Using PowerShell?
I've been having trouble with my video library where many of my TV shows and movies have incorrect or odd titles that I'd like to fix. I tried…
How can I rename files by replacing underscores with hyphens?
I'm looking to rename a bunch of files across multiple folders and subfolders. Specifically, I want to change the 12th character of the filenames from an underscore to…
Can I Create AWS Price Estimates Programmatically?
I'm working with a large Excel sheet that contains details about various AWS resources and I need to generate a price estimate using the AWS calculator. Manually doing…
Help with Bash Script - Intermittent Exits and Filename Formatting
I'm having some trouble with my Bash script that processes YouTube URLs. At times, the script exits after just the first line without running the remaining commands, which…
How to Handle Long File Paths in PowerShell?
I'm trying to compare the contents of two directories to verify if a robocopy operation was successful, but I'm running into a problem with long file paths. Even…
Why is "net use" so much quicker than "Get-SmbMapping"?
I'm working on a user transfer script and need to retrieve the mapped network drive paths for users to transfer to a new computer. I noticed that the…
Help! My Run Window Is Stuck with a Powershell Script – What Should I Do?
I've accidentally run a Powershell script, and now it keeps showing up in my Run window every time I open it. I can't get rid of it! I'm…
How to Delete User Profiles with PowerShell When They're In Use?
I'm running a PowerShell script to delete specific user profiles from certain workstations using third-party software. The script looks like this: `$PurgeUser = @("LoginID")` `$results = Get-CimInstance -Class…
Help Needed for PowerShell Script to Manage Computer Shutdowns
I'm looking to create a PowerShell script that shuts down 800 computers in my company at 10:00 PM, 400 computers at 2:00 AM, and ensures that 100 specific…
How to Create a Dynamic Progress Message Box in PowerShell?
I'm working on a PowerShell script and want to show users a dynamic message box that displays the current step as they progress through the script. I found…
How can I automate zipping multiple folders of pictures?
Hey everyone! I'm looking for a way to automate the process of zipping images across multiple folders. I work with an automated photo editing service that limits the…