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Hey Scripting Guy! I am working on a Windows PowerShell script, and I would like to pause the script for three minutes and then resume it. I know I can use the Start-Sleep cmdlet to halt script execution, but I would like to give a visual indication that the script is waiting, and display information...

Hey Scripting Guy! I have a bunch of data in a tab-separated value (TSV) file that I need to sort based upon one of the columns. If you could help me it would be great. We are using Windows PowerShell 2.0 if that is of any importance to your solution. -- ML Hello ML, Microsoft Scripting Guy...

Hey Scripting Guy! I have a laptop that I bought last year with Windows Vista installed on it. I love it. However, I have been reading all the positive reviews surrounding Windows 7, and I think I am going to install Windows 7 as soon as it is available. In fact, I have already pre-ordered it. The thing...

Hey Scripting Guy! I am trying to convert a number of text files that have been used to create old Web pages to a Web site that uses a new format. The problem is that the text files are not in a standard format. I need to identify the shortest lines in the text files so that I can go in and fix the files...

Hey Scripting Guy! I have a log file that is produced by an application. The file is simply text, and is not really formatted in any discernable way. I can open the log in Notepad and use the <ctrl-f> (control –f) command to search the text file for specific things, but it would be much nicer if...

Hey Scripting Guy! Internet Explorer used to be limited to only downloading two items at a time. I found a script that would increase it to 10, but that script does not work on Windows 7. I got accustomed to being able to download 10 things at the same from within Internet Explorer. Do you have a script...

Hey Scripting Guy! I have a Microsoft Access database that I need to query from a Windows PowerShell script. I have seen a number of VBScript examples, but I cannot find any Windows PowerShell samples. Can you point me in the right direction? I do not want you to write it for me, but I would like a hint...

Hey Scripting Guy! I really enjoyed participating in the 2009 Summer Scripting Games. The events were really cool, and I learned a lot. One minor criticism is in order: I thought the shot put beginner event 3 was too hard. I think it would have been better as an advanced event. What were you guys thinking...

Hey, Scripting Guy! I am interested in working with WMI and I would like to query for information from the CPU class. Do you have a script that will show me information about my CPU? I am particularly in need of processor speed and memory because we are trying to do an inventory to plan our upgrade....

Hey Scripting Guy! Whatever happened to the Summer Scripting Games? There was all the build up to the games, and then the games were over, and that was it. It would be nice to know what happened. Can you do a recap or something? -- ZQ Hello ZQ, Microsoft Scripting Guy Ed Wilson here. You...

( Note : These solutions were written for Event 10 .) Beginner Event 10: The 1,500-meter race In the 1,500-meter race, you will go for the gold by writing a script that counts down from three minutes. Guest commentator: Andrew Willett Andrew Willett is the projects manager for the IT department...

( Note : These solutions were written for Event 9 .) Beginner Event 9: The javelin throw For the javelin throw event, you will soar as you write a time logger. Guest commentator: Salvador Manaois III Salvador Manaois III is a senior systems engineer at Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific...

This is the complete list of winners for all 10 events. All prizes have been shipped or fulfilled. Winners W.S., Ohio, United States D.R., Ohio, United States A.C., England K.M., Ontario, Canada D.B., Oklahoma, United States B.G., Brasil C.J., Switzerland R.D.J., Denmark ...

( Note : These solutions were written for Event 8 .) Beginner Event 8: The pole vault In the pole vault event, you will raise the bar as you run down the folder that is consuming the most disk space on your computer. Guest commentator: Michael Frommhold Michael is a premier field engineer...

( Note : These solutions were written for Event 7 .) Beginner Event 7: The discus throw In the discus throw event, you will be asked to go farther than ever before. To meet this challenge, you must track your progress by writing the information to a log file. You will also be required to read from...

Note : These pages are no longer available on the PoshCode.org site. Any and all scripts that everyone has submitted for the 2009 Summer Scripting Games, sorted by event and level! Woohoo! Beginner Event 1 (the 100-meter dash) Advanced Event 1 Beginner Event 2 (the long jump) Advanced...

( Note : These solutions were written for Event 6 .) Beginner Event 6: The 110-meters hurdles In the 110-meter hurdles, you have to overcome a number hurdles as you attempt to make your script run. Debugging skills are useful for this event. Guest commentator: Uros Calakovic Uros Calakovic...

(1) Go to http://scriptinggames.poshcode.org/Account/EditProfile and log in, if you aren't already logged in. (2) Type your e-mail address in the Email Address box: (3) Submit a script for today's event. (4) Wait to hear from us by e-mail. If you're one of the lucky winners, we'll send you an e-mail...

Beginner Event 10: The 1,500-meter race In the 1,500-meter race, you will go for the gold by writing a script that counts down from three minutes. Event Scenario In a classic Rolling Stones song, the British band brags, "Time is on my side, yes it is." This is good advice for this event. Time...

(Note: These solutions were written for Event 5 .) Beginner Event 5: The 400-meter race The 400-meter race is a common track event. You will therefore be asked to perform the very common task of reading from the registry and writing to the registry. Guest commentator: Mark Schill Mark...

For the javelin throw event, you will soar as you write a time logger. Event Scenario (Imagine Billy Mays reading the next sentence.) Soar to new heights as you suddenly impress your boss, your colleagues, or your friends with detailed logs that tell them exactly where your time goes during the...

Beginner Event 9: The javelin throw For the javelin throw event, you will soar as you write a time logger. Event Scenario (Imagine Billy Mays reading the next sentence.) Soar to new heights as you suddenly impress your boss, your colleagues, or your friends with detailed logs that tell them...

(Note: These solutions were written for Event 4 .) Beginner Event 4: The High Jump In the high jump event, you must soar to new heights as you read a database containing high jumpers training data in order to predict who will win on gameday. Guest commentator: Bruno Terkaly Bruno Terkaly...

Beginner Event 8: The pole vault In the pole vault event, you will raise the bar as you run down the folder that is consuming the most disk space on your computer. Event Scenario “Hey, Scripting Guy! How can I leap over buildings with a single bound?” No, we have not received an e-mail such...

( Note : These solutions were written for Event 3 .) Beginner Event 3: The Shot Put In the shot put event, you must be able to handle a heavy load of text. To make it easier for you to carry the load, you will be asked to balance text between two files. The detailed event description was revealed...