WPS Scripts

WMI_win32_classes.ps1

One of the essential aspects of PowerShell is the access and use of Windows Management Instrumentation classes in the Root\CIMv2 namespace. The win32_ classes will allow you to access, configure, report on, and manipulate nearly every aspect of the Windows machines across your network. But what is an easy and convenient way to access the win32_ classes from PowerShell? Well from powershell you can run this simple script to look at every win32_ class orgainzed by first letter. Just copy this script, save with a .PS1 extension, run and enjoy! HINT: open WPS, browse to the folder holding the script and type the first letter then hit tab until the script name appears in your prompt, then hit enter.

# WMI_win32_classes.ps1
# Copywrite 2010 RightDesigns – www.rightdesigns.com

# This script can be freely used and distributed, please retain the Copywrite and Author information.

# Author: Michael Pitcher

# Get any set of WMI WIN32_ class objects grouped by first letter of the name of the class a-z

# Hint if looking for classes around disks for instance – try “d” or “l”