Windows NT Shell Scripting
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[June 12, 2006]
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5 Scripts for Managing Local Groups
Check out these five handy scripts to simplify management of local groups. They provide an easy way to add and remove members, enumerate memberships, and modify group properties.
Windows IT Pro
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Dick Lewis
Learn How to Error-Proof Paths and Creatively Manipulate Strings
GetUserProfiles.bat is not only a working script that you can use to clean up old user profiles but it’s also a valuable learning tool.
Windows IT Pro
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Dick Lewis
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[April 10, 2006]
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The FAQs About Setting Up Your Shell Scripting Environment
Learn the basics of setting up a Windows command shell scripting environment.
Windows IT Pro
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Dick Lewis
Start Programs Simultaneously From Batch Files
If you want your batch file to launch several programs at the same time, you can use the Start command or the pipe symbol.
Windows IT Pro
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Readers
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[March 13, 2006]
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May I Have a Menu Please?
RegModsMenu.bat illustrates how you can add a menu interface to scripts. This script stores registry-modification information and performs the modifications.
Windows IT Pro
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Dick Lewis
Scripting Central--"Mighty Mini" Contest--February 3, 2006
Scripts don't have to be long to pack a powerful punch. In this issue of Scripting Central, see examples of two short scripts that make accessing RFC and Event ID information a snap. Plus, read about the newest Scripting Central contest.
Windows IT Pro
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Various Authors
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[September 13, 2005]
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Rem: Dealing with XP SP2’s Security Warning Dialog Boxes
Do security warning dialog boxes pop up when you try to run certain executables in your scripts? Learn why you’re getting those dialog boxes and how you can avoid them.
Windows IT Pro
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Bill Stewart
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[May 10, 2005]
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A Worry-Free Way to Ping Remote Computers
Instead of using ping.exe, which has some drawbacks, to ping remote computers, you can use the Alive function in your .vbs code and IsAlive.cmd in your .cmd code.
Windows IT Pro
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Bill Stewart
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[March 14, 2005]
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Every month, Windows Scripting Solutions answers your scripting questions. Find the answers here.
Windows IT Pro
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Dick Lewis
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[March 14, 2005]
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Rem: Monitoring The Performance Of Processes
Using Sysinternals’ PsList utility, you can write a script that monitors the performance of various processes.
Windows IT Pro
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Dick Lewis
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[March 14, 2005]
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Rem: Obtaining PCs’ MAC Addresses
Using the Getmac utility, you can write a flexible script that obtains the media access control addresses of PCs at various levels of an organizational unit.
Windows IT Pro
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Dick Lewis
Want a Flexible Automated Backup Solution?
NTBackup is useful but has limitations that make automating backup jobs difficult. Here’s a solution that’s easy to implement—no script-writing experience is necessary.
Windows IT Pro
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Bill Stewart
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[January 13, 2005]
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Automate Conference-Room PC Maintenance
Here are seven scripts that you can use to keep conference-room PCs running smoothly and securely.
Windows IT Pro
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Dick Lewis
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[January 13, 2005]
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Script Launch Options
Here are some lesser-known techniques to launch scripts.
Windows IT Pro
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Dick Lewis
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[January 13, 2005]
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Rem: Use Forfiles to Delete Old Files
With the Forfiles tool, you can delete old files with one simple command.
Windows IT Pro
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Dick Lewis
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[January 13, 2005]
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Rem: Track and Receive Messages About System Uptime
You can use the Uptime tool to keep track of a system’s uptime, then use Net Send to send messages about the uptime status.
Windows IT Pro
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Dick Lewis
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[January 13, 2005]
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Rem: Capture and Record Server Information
Preparing a disaster recovery plan? There are many different utilities that you can use to capture and record vital information about your servers.
Windows IT Pro
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Dick Lewis
5 Must-Have AD Tools
Five command-line tools—AdFind, AdMod, OldCmp, Dsrevoke, and AdRestore—can help you efficiently manage your AD environment.
Windows IT Pro
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Robbie Allen
Programmatically Protect Your Passwords
This simple script will not only automatically check and change Administrator account passwords but also get you started in Windows shell scripting.
Windows IT Pro
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Dick Lewis
GUI Utilities vs. Scripted Solutions
In the race to quickly develop solutions for specific problems, systems administrators can either drive a feature-rich but slow luxury automobile or a bare-bones but fast race car.
Windows IT Pro
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Dick Lewis
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