Build scripts that work more like applications so you can monitor progress and display results in a formatted manner.
- By Chris Brooke
- 01/01/2005
Simplify your administrative life with HTAs.
- By Chris Brooke
- 02/01/2005
Chris shows how you can take your HTAs one step further.
- By Chris Brooke
- 03/01/2005
Scriptomatic Version 2 improves upon some of the limitations of the previous iteration of this handy scripting tool.
- By Chris Brooke
- 04/01/2005
Used appropriately, PopUp is a powerful addition to any scripter's toolbox.
- By Chris Brooke
- 05/01/2005
More than just a browser, WMIX packs more bang than fluff.
- By Chris Brooke
- 06/01/2005
The command-line tool DevCon.exe provides a ton of functionality.
- By Chris Brooke
- 07/01/2005
A script that uses Devcon.exe to disable dirty connections when the computer is connected to the corporate (private) network, compliments of a Mr. Script reader.
- By Chris Brooke
- 08/01/2005
Mr. Script dissects a VBA application that automates processes so you can side-step any pitfalls along the way.
- By Chris Brooke
- 09/01/2005
Mr. Script explores integrating a Web-based order system with electronic software deliver.
- By Chris Brooke
- 10/01/2005
Do that thing you do.
- By Chris Brooke
- 11/01/2005
In the final installment of this four-part series, Chris shows that the best solution may not be the most elegant one.
- By Chris Brooke
- 12/01/2005
Help for working through the steps.
- By Chris Brooke
- 01/01/2004
This tool creates scripts for tweaking remote systems.
- By Chris Brooke
- 02/01/2004
Why it's important for remote users to change passwords regularly.
- By Chris Brooke
- 03/01/2004
You can use a script to compile log info into a file for closer examination.
- By Chris Brooke
- 04/01/2004
You can give ordinary users NT and WMI administrative rights for routine tasks—to a degree.
- By Chris Brooke
- 05/01/2004
This script can be altered to read/write any kind of Registry entry.
- By Chris Brooke
- 06/01/2004
Applying registration keys en masse via scripting.
- By Chris Brooke
- 07/01/2004
If you've been wanting to bind multiple IP addresses to a single NIC, now you can.
- By Chris Brooke
- 08/01/2004
Save time (and hassles) with these scripting tips.
- By Chris Brooke
- 09/01/2004
Three scripts that will make creating and populating your databases a breeze.
- By Chris Brooke
- 10/01/2004
Mr. Script explains how you can edit the Registry with scripting to automate the creation of Data Source Names.
- By Chris Brooke
- 11/01/2004
Is Windows XP SP2 bringing your remote admin scripts down? Mr. Script has the answer you've been looking for.
- By Chris Brooke
- 12/01/2004
What better way to kick off a new year than with a cool new tool?
- By Chris Brooke
- 01/01/2003
When it comes to sluggish hard drives, this handy script will help keep you moving.
- By Chris Brooke
- 02/01/2003
When it comes to security, don't forget to encode your beloved scripts.
- By Chris Brooke
- 03/01/2003
When it comes to encoding your scripts, forget about the command line.
- By Chris Brooke
- 04/01/2003
No matter your job (or platform), scripting makes life easier.
- By Chris Brooke
- 05/01/2003
Changing the registry is a scary concept, but WMI makes it simple.
- By Chris Brooke
- 06/01/2003
It is handy to be able to just look up at the My Computer icon and see where you are and what name you are using.
- By Chris Brooke
- 07/01/2003
This month, Chris takes you through a handy script that discovers and enumerates what networking protocols are installed on a host.
- By Chris Brooke
- 08/01/2003
See how three scripts allow for dealing with restore points remotely.
- By Chris Brooke
- 09/01/2003
Two different solutions for using WMI with remote connections.
- By Chris Brooke
- 10/01/2003
Stepping outside of the box is a good thing.
- By Chris Brooke
- 11/01/2003
Encoding scripts to prevent unauthorized access.
- By Chris Brooke
- 12/01/2003
Finding out that .WSF scripts—based on XML—allow you to declare just about anything can be a flexible timesaver.
- By Chris Brooke
- 01/01/2002
After this last lesson—which looks at the flexibility of Runtime tags—you’ll be ready to bravely face bold, new scripts.
- By Chris Brooke
- 02/01/2002
Turn this script loose and see how easy it is to maximize processor performance across multiple workstations!
- By Chris Brooke
- 04/01/2002
Be the King of the Castle by executing tasks from the comfort of your own throne.
- By Chris Brooke
- 05/01/2002
Whether adding workstations or reconfiguring your network, this script helps ensure connectivity (and may save you some time, to boot!)
- By Chris Brooke
- 06/01/2002
This month, Chris shows you how to use an Excel spreadsheet to read and apply IP addresses and get your network connected.
- By Chris Brooke
- 07/01/2002
Moving beyond static IP addresses makes our intrepid script router-friendly and takes you to the great outdoors.
- By Chris Brooke
- 08/01/2002
Hate it or hate it more, product activation is a necessary evil in the XP world. Here’s how to ease the pain.
- By Chris Brooke
- 09/01/2002
When software clogs up your system tray, it's time to pull out this Roto-Rooter of a script.
- By Chris Brooke
- 10/01/2002
Audit the software on users' machines with this month's handy script.
- By Chris Brooke
- 11/01/2002
This useful script will make your life easier, but may make you a grinch to your users.
- By Chris Brooke
- 12/01/2002
Now that the real millennium is upon us, it’s time to
properly administer our Web sites—and ADSI IIS Provider
is just the tool to make it happen.
- By Chris Brooke
- 01/01/2001
IIS gives you the power to create and manage virtual directories—for
jobs big (and little).
- By Chris Brooke
- 02/01/2001
This month, Chris takes a final dive into the depths of ADSI and shows
how it works with LDAP to make Active Directory information easily accessible.
- By Chris Brooke
- 03/01/2001
The process of automation allows you to script your way through Office applications—even Outlook. Here’s how.
- By Chris Brooke
- 04/01/2001
Via your scripts, you can add Contacts, Journal and Calendar entries with ease. No bull.
- By Chris Brooke
- 05/01/2001
Taking an object-oriented approach to scripting can help your variable structure run like a well-oiled machine.
- By Chris Brooke
- 06/01/2001
By digging into the advanced capabilities of classes, you can harness the power of VBScript and do some pretty darn amazing things.
- By Chris Brooke
- 07/01/2001
When it comes to Windows Script Components, it’s important
to have a firm grasp of VBScript Classes, including when
to use Public vs. Private properties.
- By Chris Brooke
- 08/01/2001
Say goodbye to the days of endless cutting and pasting and hello to the wonderful world of Windows Script Components.
- By Chris Brooke
- 09/01/2001
The wizard is great, but you'll have to dig deeper to reap all of WSC's rewards.
- By Chris Brooke
- 10/01/2001
Object-oriented programming with Windows Script Components can keep you from having to reinvent the wheel—and there are some cool bells and whistles, to boot!
- By Chris Brooke
- 11/01/2001
With the introduction of WSH 2.0, the power and flexibility of scripting using a variety of languages is yours.
- By Chris Brooke
- 12/01/2001
Tap this automated method for using a script to drop “unsubscribe” customers from your email lists.
- By Chris Brooke
- 01/01/2000
Use a handy utility called XRay.exe to scrutinize objects and understand what they can add to your scripting efforts.
- By Chris Brooke
- 02/01/2000
You can write scripts to download files from an FTP site using DOS or, better yet, components and WSH. Choose your weapon.
- By Chris Brooke
- 03/01/2000
Objects, Part III. Ready to use some built-in Windows components to speed up routine tasks? Try these.
- By Chris Brooke
- 04/01/2000
Sometimes, you want to trap scripting errors before anyone notices. Good error handling is the key.
- By Chris Brooke
- 05/01/2000
As long as you have users, you're going to have data entry errors. Here's how to write scripts to handle bad data with ease.
- By Chris Brooke
- 06/01/2000
Functions not only help you organize your scripts into subroutines, they also let you choose between going global or staying local.
- By Chris Brooke
- 07/01/2000
Keeping your scripts structured with procedures is great for organization and flexibility—but show caution in their use.
- By Chris Brooke
- 08/01/2000
Chris addresses a batch of common questions from readers on ready-to-use scripts, useful books, collecting hardware information by script—and yes, ADSI.
- By Chris Brooke
- 09/01/2000
Get ready for Active Directory Services Interface, the powerful scripting tool that helps you manage Active Directory and much more.
- By Chris Brooke
- 10/01/2000
Mandatory password expirations should apply to everyone, even the network administrator.
- By Chris Brooke
- 11/01/2000
Flex your analytical muscle with a little XOR-cise.
- By Chris Brooke
- 12/01/2000
Adding third-party components to your scripting efforts will get the job done faster and easier.
- By Chris Brooke
- 10/01/1999