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Microsoft deleted a Windows command that decades of scripts still depend on, and it's gone for good

If you've been relying on WMIC for managing Windows 11 PCs, Microsoft's latest updates are bad news for you. But it's not the ...
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When to use the Windows command prompt vs. PowerShell

There are two purpose-built options to manage a Windows client and server OS from the command line. The most common and universally recognized is the command prompt. Cmd.exe has been an aspect of ...
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5 PowerShell scripts every Windows user should know

Anurag is an experienced journalist and author who’s been covering tech for the past 5 years, with a focus on Windows, Android, and Apple. He’s written for sites like Android Police, Neowin, Dexerto, ...
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How to create and run Windows PowerShell scripts

Editor's note: Adam Bertram originally wrote this article, and Reda Chouffani has expanded it. Even though administrators can accomplish many tasks with ad hoc PowerShell commands, learning how to ...
BleepingComputer

Windows PowerShell now warns when running Invoke-WebRequest scripts

Microsoft says Windows PowerShell now warns when running scripts that use the Invoke-WebRequest cmdlet to download web content, aiming to prevent potentially risky code from executing. As Microsoft ...
Streaming Media Magazine

How to Script for FFmpeg Using PowerShell and BASH

FFmpeg was designed as a cross-platform solution for video and audio recording, conversion, and streaming. Its About page describes the command-line tool as “the leading multimedia framework, able to ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft Removes WMIC From Windows 11 Beta: What Users Need to Do Now

Microsoft pivots away from WMIC, closing a long-running loophole for threat actors. Image: Lorenzo Herrera/Unsplash Microsoft removed WMIC from a Windows 11 Beta build. Learn what the change means for ...