windows scripting

For decades, Microsoft’s operating systems have included command-line interfaces designed to give users deeper, faster, and more granular control over their computers—yet few topics confuse even experienced Windows users as thoroughly as the differences between Command Prompt, PowerShell, and...

Migrating a Windows 11 installation has traditionally been a cumbersome process, often associated with hours of setup, app installation, and inevitable troubleshooting. With the release of powerful PowerShell scripting tools and integration with modern package managers like WinGet, however, the...

The evolution of scripting engines within Windows has long reflected broader shifts in both web technology and operating system security. With the release of Windows 11 version 24H2, Microsoft is making a substantial—and largely overdue—change: the JScript9Legacy engine will be enabled by...

In a decisive step toward shoring up the security foundations of the Windows operating system, Microsoft has enabled the JScript9Legacy scripting engine by default in Windows 11, specifically starting with version 24H2. This move marks a significant chapter in Microsoft’s ongoing campaign...

For nearly three decades, Microsoft's proprietary JScript engine has been a silent, persistent presence across multiple generations of Windows. Born during the days of Internet Explorer 3.0, JScript—Microsoft's own dialect compatible (at varying degrees) with ECMAScript/JavaScript—served...

A quiet but seismic shift has just taken place beneath the surface of Windows—one that rewrites the rules for system scripting, application compatibility, and even the playing field for cyber attackers. Windows 11 version 24H2, recently released as a major feature update, formally retires the...

A seismic but well-signposted shift has arrived for system administrators, IT departments, and Windows power users worldwide: Microsoft is finally retiring PowerShell 2.0 from the Windows ecosystem, beginning with the latest Windows 11 Insider builds. Introduced alongside Windows 7 back in 2009...

As Microsoft pivots toward a more streamlined, secure, and modernized iteration of Windows 11, the company has begun a significant and symbolic effort: the removal of PowerShell 2.0 from its operating system. This move is part of a sweeping initiative to clean up Windows 11—shedding legacy code...

With Microsoft's rollout of Windows 11 Canary Channel build 27891, the software giant makes a decisive move by officially removing the legacy PowerShell 2.0, coupled with a slate of fixes and new features that underscore the platform’s continuing evolution. PowerShell 2.0, once central to...

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For many Windows enthusiasts and power users, Visual Basic Script (VBS) remains a reliable method for automating repetitive tasks, launching legacy apps, or orchestrating system routines. Yet, even as Windows 11 and Windows 10 introduce fresh UI paradigms and increased security, the mundane act...

For IT administrators and Windows power users, the transition away from legacy scripting technologies is a watershed moment—none more so than the steadily progressing deprecation of Visual Basic Scripting Edition, better known as VBScript. Microsoft’s decision to phase out VBScript—a language...

It seems Microsoft just can’t help itself—it’s set on giving the humble Windows PC an AI-powered shot of adrenaline, and like any unpredictable medical drama, things rarely go as scheduled. After a parade of delays, the tech giant is priming users for a phased debut of the Copilot+ PC display...

Hello Windows Insiders! We are now getting the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (20H1) ready for release and releasing Build 19041.207 to Windows Insiders in the Release Preview ring. We believe that Build 19041.207 is the final build and we will continue to improve the overall experience of the May...

Hi! I tried to send command output to variable. I'm using is in Windows 10.1903 x64 I used syntax: SET /P variable= | command I used batch by context menu to get word, characters and lines count in text file using old WC tool (it's great). First I used only copying output into clipboard by...

Here's a neat script I put together today. If added as a scheduled task it will loop and monitor running processes. The only thing needed is to sign up for an account on virustotal.com to get an API key then replace the F's with your api key Function Get-ProcessReport([string]$FilePath...

My colleges' computers reset themselves every night, so we are allowed to install programs and change files & settings at will, because the changes revert on shutdown. I'm trying to create a batch file I can run to copy all the files I use & install the programs I use, I haven't gotten to the...

I need to create a script that deny's all privilages to a folder for all users. the program runs from a hidden directory under individual user accounts is the tricky thing. example User A: did not install the program and cannot see that the program is installed. User B: installed the program and...

I haven't done any programming for a long time, and virtually haven't done any Windows scripting since the days of MS-DOS. For my digital audio needs I am planning to separate my music collection into 3 folder trees: - lossless albums - lossy albums inclusive - lossy albums exclusive. The...