PowerShell Local PC Scripting Patterns#

What Was Established#

A collection of PowerShell scripting patterns for local PC automation tasks, including folder renaming from CSV data, and basic system administration.

Key Decisions#

• CSV-driven automation: Use Import-Csv with Rename-Item for bulk folder renaming driven by spreadsheet data.
• Path validation: Always Test-Path before operating to avoid errors on missing sources or existing destinations.
• Error handling: Wrap rename operations in conditional checks; log warnings rather than failing silently.

Folder Renaming from CSV#

CSV format (folder_renaming.csv):

Windows VM Installation Troubleshooting#

What Was Established#

Troubleshooting guide for Windows installation when the local disk does not appear in the partitioning screen during setup.

Key Troubleshooting Steps#

1. Check disk detection in BIOS/UEFI — If the disk doesn’t appear in BIOS, it’s a hardware issue (loose cable, faulty drive, wrong SATA port).

2. Load storage drivers — Modern NVMe/RAID controllers may need drivers loaded during setup via Shift + F10 → “Load Driver”.