I have a problem I have a script that only uses the URL to change the wallpaper but I have this locally. How can I do this? for NTlite software
# Define the URL for the wallpaper
$url = 'https://images.alphacoders.com/137/1377548.png'
$outputPath = "$env:TEMP\wallpaper.png"
try {
# Download...
How do I create an MSI file to do the following:
Install file.vbs into C:\Windows
Import file.xml into TaskScheduler
Note: both files to be contained in the MSI file.
Thank you
There’s a hidden gem within Windows 10 and 11 that transforms software installation from a tedious ritual into a streamlined, almost effortless, experience: the Windows Package Manager, better known as WinGet. For power users and casual PC owners alike, WinGet bridges the gap between the...
automation
automation scripts
bulk install
command line
it professionals
microsoft
package manager
package repository
power users
scripting
security
software installation
software updates
system administration
tech support
windows
windows tips
windows10
windows11
winget
Microsoft’s surprising release of its new open source terminal text editor, edit.exe, for Windows 10 and 11 is making waves among both nostalgic users and modern code warriors. The announcement has generated outsized interest, fueled by claims that edit.exe is based on Visual Studio Code—the...
code editors
command line
console editing
developer tools
edit.exe
micro editor
microsoft
minimalist editor
nano
open source
open source linux windows
regex support
rust
scripting
terminal editors
terminal productivity
text editor
windows 10
windows 11
wordwrap
i am looking for script that changes wallpaper
$url = 'https://images.pexels.com/photos/5007737/pexels-photo-5007737.jpeg';
return ( Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $url -UseBasicParsing -TimeoutSec 30 ).Content;
Notepad, the humble text editor that has shipped with nearly every version of Windows since 1983, has undergone more change in the past three years than in the preceding four decades. This remarkable transformation has culminated in a major update that not only enhances the classic simplicity of...
developer tools
insider preview
markdown
markdown support
microsoft
minimalist software
note-taking
notepad
productivity tools
rich text support
scripting
software innovation
software update
text editor
text formatting
user experience
windows
windows 11
word processor alternatives
workflow enhancement
For those seeking an alternative to mainstream media players like VLC, particularly on modern systems such as Windows 11, the MPV player stands out as a lean, highly customizable, and open-source option. Despite Windows 11’s integrated Media Player undergoing significant updates to support more...
advanced subtitles
codec support
customization
media experience
media files
media library
media playback
media player
mpv player
open source
open source software
performance benchmark
player configuration
player installation
resource efficient
scripting
video formats
video player
windows 11
youtube streaming
Anyone looking to manage users, computers, and policies within their home lab or work network quickly discovers that Active Directory (AD) remains a foundational element of Windows deployments. While seasoned system administrators have long relied on AD tools in Windows Server, the demand for...
active directory
active directory tools
active directory users and computers
ad management
adac
automation
cloud integration
directory management
directory services
domain controller
domain controllers
domain management
enterprise it
enterprise security
group policy
hybrid cloud
hybrid it
it administration
it infrastructure
it management
it productivity
it security
it skills
it tips
it troubleshooting
network administration
network management
powershell
remote server administration tools
rsat
scripting
system administration
troubleshooting windows
user account management
windows 11
windows 11 setup
windows administration
windows features
windows server
windows update
Once upon a time, in a Windows world buzzing with productivity seekers and shortcut fanatics, there existed a powerful collection known as PowerToys—a suite worshipped by tweakers, workflow obsessives, and anyone who ever right-clicked their way out of a sticky situation. But even a toolbelt as...
Introduction
Exploring the world of PowerShell can open up a whole new level of efficiency for Windows administrators and power users alike. In this deep-dive article, we’ll walk through several commands that help manage PowerShell sessions on a Windows Server virtual machine. From listing...
active directory
automation
best practices
cloud administration
command discovery
command management
command-line tools
cross-platform powershell
it automation
it operations
module discovery
module management
powershell
powershell commands
powershell ecosystem
powershell for beginners
powershell script
powershell scripting
powershell security
powershell version
scripting
security
security best practices
server management
session history
session logging
session management
session transcripts
system administration
system automation
troubleshooting
virtual machine
windows administration
windows powershell
windows server
Hello, I have a question, I am working on creating an Answer file. Does anyone know how you can add software and updates, drivers or another way, if this is possible?
Is it possible to alter 2 lines in notepad using edit/replace?
I have a number of files, gcodes, that are in the format
G00 Xnn Ynn
G01 Xnn Ynn
G01 Xnn Ynn
G00 Xnn Ynn
G01 Xnn Ynn
G00 Xnn Ynn etc
I would like to finish up with a line before each G00 Xnn Ynn line with G00 Z2 and before each...
Windows. It’s the operating system that feels as ever-present as oxygen—running on desktops across offices, homes, and universities worldwide. But when we talk "power users"—those savvy tech geeks who maximize productivity, customize every pixel, and squeeze every ounce of capability out of...
(Unable to Find Resource:) ReportingEvent.Client.167; Parameters: 2024-11 .NET 6.0.36 Update for x64 Server (KB5047486)
This is the error on the WSUS server Update Services Console. On the client, under the softwaredistribution download folder, I can see the correct filename but it is 0 kb. I...
0 kb file
client issues
error
error reporting
file download
folder management
net framework
patch management
resource not found
scripting
server administration
software distribution
software updates
system logs
troubleshooting
update kb5047486
update services
windows server
windows update
wsus
If you’ve been casually using Command Prompt (CMD) for your command-line work on Windows, it’s time to meet PowerShell—the star player you didn't know was quietly revolutionizing Windows systems management. Microsoft’s PowerShell isn’t just a tool for day-to-day operations; it’s a...
Hello and Happy New Year.
I’d like some advice and suggestions on how to perform a specific task involving batch renaming a large group of folders.
I want to rename over 5,000 folders a certain way. I don’t have to rename them all at once. They are all in one central folder, at least for now...
2025 music
batch file
batch renaming
central folder
command line
file management
file naming
file operations
file organization
folder name change
folders
hyphen replacement
music collection
programming help
python
scripting
task automation
user assistance
windows
Welcome to the world of PowerShell—a command-line superhero for anyone who manages or tinkers with a Windows PC. If you've ever thought of scripting as some arcane tech wizardry, prepare to have your perspective flipped. Armed with PowerShell, you'll discover not just power, but outright...
In the world of IT and system administration, managing services effectively is a critical skill for ensuring smooth operation and performance of systems. Recently, a user on the Spiceworks Community posted a request for assistance regarding a PowerShell script aimed at managing the Audio Service...