Windows 10: Learning Powershell, for an old DOS BAT-file guy

So I go back to the days of DOS 6.2, and I've done a lot of BAT files since .*Nerd But I keep reading about Powershell. I've looked at some MS webpages for learning Powershell, and the learning curve seems pretty steep.*Sick

Can anyone suggest a way to get started easily, or maybe suggest a link for existing scripts so I could learn by doing, etc.

For what it's worth, I don't current know C or Java or any scripting languages like perl or python. But this old dog can always learn a new trick or two over time. *Wink

If this post belongs in another forum, please tell me that.

:)

 

Email Help for an OLD guy

Any application that creates an "image" of your computer will save EVERYTHING on your computer, including the operating system and its configuration, all applications that are installed, etc. Norton Ghost is one example. Carbonite.com, the online backup
business, offers a "mirror" service, which backs up an image of your computer.

Theare are two drawback:

1. The image is "dated." Restoring your software to a saved image puts EVERYTHING back to that last date, including your personal data files.

2. Creating an image can take a LONG time, depending on how many Gb are saved on your computer.

FYI...I created the following images:

--after installation (i.e. factory settings)

--after installation and creation of usernames (that have not been used yet to login).

--after installation of my basic, mandatory applications

By that time, I could not save anything on DVDs because it got to large.

I have too much on my computer to use imaging anymore.

 

Email Help for an OLD guy

Email running perfect even when linked - I am so happy .....



Now for the little red x (I re-installed i.e. 10)



I've got battery drain down perfect and cell data is perfect to 50 out of 300 in a month - wish they had roll over...



Thanks to all....

 

I'm in the same boat. I tried taking a class through edX that was listed as beginner, but it was far from it. I'd love to learn PowerShell, but I need to start on the ground floor, maybe even the basement.

 

Comprehensive A-Z list of PowerShell commands...
PowerShell commands | PowerShell | SS64.com

 

I've been covering PowerShell on and off for about 5 years. You can learn it if you set your mind to it. It's not totally different from, or alien to, the old DOS BAT stuff. Here's a list of resources I put together on the subject for TechTarget in March, 2016. It also includes links for further reading at the end of the piece. Find it at PowerShell script examples and reference guide for admins. See also my September 2016 blog post entitled "For More Windows Expertise, Learn PowerShell." In about 8 hours' time, starting cold last year, I was able to reduplicate the old Windows Experience program using only PowerShell and its XML parsing capabilities. If I can do it, so can you!
Good luck,
--Ed--

 

Wowzers. I feel like Powershell is a foreign language compared to DOS commands.*Eek Any clues to get started?

 

+1, no, +2

 

It's also new to me, but found it easy to use by just copy and paste Brink's tutorials commands! *Biggrin

 

Thanks, but Brink has done so many tut's. Which ones are you referring to?

 

Yes, here's a few I've used or seen but there are others:
PowerShell PackageManagement (OneGet) - Install Apps from Command Line - Windows 10 Forums
Apps - Uninstall in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums