Automation/Scripting


Defrag, Fast & Free

JKDefrag 3.62 is a step above Windows' own defrag tool. Even better: your IT budget won't take a hit.

Personal Prompts

Customize the CMD prompt with computer and user names.

Explore Your World

What? Windows Explorer as a GUI for admin tasks. Uh, kinda.

See the nLite

Harried by the mundane tasks of configuring and loading desktops? Here's a miracle tool.

All-Knowing CMD Service Management

Not ready for PowerShell's Get-Service cmdlet? Get to know SC.exe, which can almost read your mind.

A SQL Server Login Script Like No Other

You can copy SQL Server logins from one box to another the hard way, or take the easy route by getting an assist from the SP_HELP_REVLOGIN proc.

Hide and Seek Vista GPMC Scripts

You'll have to look real hard to find those scripts on a Vista machine. Here's a clue.

Jog Your Memory with PowerShell

Try this tip if you're as forgetful as I am when trying to remember what functions reside in your profile script.

Making Your Mouse Work in Windows Command Prompt

Love the command prompt, but hate always using keyboard shortcuts? Put that mouse to work with this tip. Plus: Keeping message unread in Outloook.

All Your Eggs in One Basket

Make any script in your PowerShell profile script available to all your sessions via dot-sourcing.

Profile of a PowerSheller

There'll be times you want to have a partial profile load upon starting PowerShell. Here's a quick way to do that.

Assess for Success

Vista and Windows Server 2008 offer a way to assess your system for computer fitness.

Free PDF Printing. No Bull.

Open-source Bullzip gives me more printing power via PowerShell.

It’s Hip to Clip

Vista scripters can now get access to the clipboard from the command line.

Get The 411 on Your System

Want your OS config information quickly? If you're running Vista, just use SystemInfo.

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