The CSI_IsAdmin script kit provides a quick and passive (doesn't try to change anything) way to check for admin rights on XP through Windows 7. It includes code for VBScript (VBS), PowerShell (PS1) and Shell Scripting (.CMD/.BAT). The previous version could report incorrect results under specific circumstances.
Supporting 64-bit: Using Registry Links On Your Corporate Software Tracking Registry Key
It is a common practice to have a corporate software registry key for tagging software installations that were performed by an official company prepared package. Many times these keys are stored under HKLM\Software. On 64-bit Windows this registry key is different for 32-bit and 64-bit applications - but it doesn't have to be!
JauntePE - Do It Yourself, Robust Application Virtualization for Portablizing Apps
Portable applications can be run without an installation. Portabilization is the act of making an application run portably even though it was not designed to do so. Although portable apps are generally used on a flash drive to allow someone to carry their productivity applications anywhere, they can also be very handy for running various IT utility on any server or VM without installation. This solution is a true hidden gem!
Using the Win32_Product WMI class to inventory installed MSI products does some very unexpected and nasty things. If you are using this class locally to retrieve product data we have a replacement that is not only much safer, it is a million times faster (roughly).
After feedback from readers, this script has been enhanced to be able to sense when it is running under the 32-bit subsystem of 64-bit Windows. Other improvements include...
One Liner Script to Detect 32-bit or 64-bit Windows
For our BGInfo template I searched high and low for the best way to detect the Windows OS Bits (bit-ness) to display on the destop background. Here is some script code that does the same thing - the implementation is uber-simple via some WMI code techniques you many not have seen before.
Great Free PE Editor for Internal Manifests (and a Tutorial)
Have you ever need to view, update or add an internal manifest in an EXE? Here is a tool that is Free, User Friendly, supports 64bit and is kept up to date.
