Alex K. Angelopoulos
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Alex K. Angelopoulos (aka@mvps.org) is a contributing editor for Windows IT Pro, an MCSE, and an avid scripter.
Email address: aka@mvps.org
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75 results found for Alex K. Angelopoulos, displaying items 1 - 20
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October 14, 2008 |
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Whip Script Data Into Shape
Two simple functions let WSH scripts export dictionary data to an XML file and read it back with no extra work.
Windows IT Pro
Use Cmd.exe's Start Command to Simplify Setup Automation
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July 28, 2008 |
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Customize the Size of Taskbar-Button Groups
In Windows Vista and Windows XP, taskbar buttons from the same application are grouped. However, you have no control over when grouping starts or ends. Here's how you can gain control and have the taskbar buttons group when you want them to.
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Use Cmd.exe's Start Command to Simplify Setup Automation
Use the Start command and a batch file to simplify small-scale software deployment, prevent accidental omissions, and significantly reduce contact time.
Windows IT Pro
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July 9, 2008 |
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Clean Up Your Shortcut Names
If you want to change the verbose names Windows automatically uses for new shortcuts, you can modify a registry setting to make new shortcut names cleaner and use a simple script to clean up existing shortcut names.
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Use Batch Files to Automate Application Installation
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July 7, 2008 |
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Use Batch Files to Automate Application Installation
You can chain together most modern software applications by using simple installer paths in a batch file;and by adding command-line options documented by other system administrators, you can often completely automate the installation.
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How to Significantly Speed Up Tasks That Involve Querying Computers
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How to Significantly Speed Up Tasks That Involve Querying Computers
A network query to an inaccessible remote machine can take up to a minute to time out on its own. You can eliminate this wasted time with a simple PowerShell script.
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Use the .NET WebClient Class in PowerShell Scripts to Access Web Data
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June 18, 2008 |
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Use the .NET WebClient Class in PowerShell Scripts to Access Web Data
PowerShell doesn't have any cmdlets specifically designed to download Internet data, but you can use the Microsoft .NET Framework's WebClient class in PowerShell scripts to access this data.
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June 18, 2008 |
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Adding a Folder to the Windows Command Search Path
Here's a basic procedure you can follow to add a custom folder to the Windows search path. Any scripts or binaries you want Windows to be able to find by name you can stick in that folder.
Windows IT Pro
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June 18, 2008 |
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How to Access an Environment Variable Without Writing a Complete PowerShell Statement
PowerShell provides a special compact notation so that you can easily access the contents of variables and many other items in PowerShell drives.
Windows IT Pro
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June 18, 2008 |
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Why the PowerShell Working Directory and the PowerShell Location Aren't One in the Same
If you use an external application or API that works with files in your PowerShell code and you've changed your PowerShell location, that application or API needs extra help if you want it to resolve bare filenames.
Windows IT Pro
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May 21, 2008 |
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Windows PowerShell Range Operator Tricks
Windows PowerShell's range operator combined with the pipelining feature gives you an easy way to create complex lists of numbers to help automate administrative tasks, particularly on large networks.
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PowerShell 2.0 One Step Closer to Final Release
Microsoft has released the second Community Technology Preview (CTP) for Windows PowerShell 2.0.
Windows IT Pro
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May 1, 2008 |
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Securing the Windows Search Path
Learn how to lock down the Windows search path as well as modify and lock down the pathext variable to prevent an attacker from using command search to escalate privileges.
Windows IT Pro
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April 29, 2008 |
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A Common Misconception About PowerShell's kb, mb, and gb Operators
People sometimes refer to PowerShell's kb, mb, and gb operators as constants. However, they aren't constants; they're operators.
Windows IT Pro
Enable Remote Desktop Over a Network On Demand
Remote Desktop is an important tool for admins of remote Windows OSs, but often it's disabled on desktop systems. Fortunately, you can use one-line scripts to not only enable Remote Desktop when you need it but also disable it when you're done using it.
Windows IT Pro
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April 16, 2008 |
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Customizing Windows PowerShell's Internal Functions
You can redefine, change through aliasing, or delete PowerShell's internal functions to create the best work environment for your needs. Add your customizations to a profile script to make them persistent.
Windows IT Pro
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