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# PasswdToClip
File Name : PasswdToClip.ps1
Original Author : Kenneth C. Mazie (kcmjr AT kcmjr.com)
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Description : Generates a random/semi-random password and outputs it as specified.
: Use for one-click passwords when creating new user accounts.
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Notes : This is best used when added to the Windows task bar via a shortcut.
: Create a shortcut using the following parameters.
: Target = C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -noninteractive -NoProfile -WindowStyle Hidden -nologo -file "C:\passwdtoclip.ps1"
: Start in = C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0
: Run = Minimized
: Shortcut name = Generate Password
: Shortcut icon = %SystemRoot%\System32\changepk.exe
: Once created pin the shortcut to the Windows taskbar. A single click will generate a password and
: deposit it where specified. If clipboard is selected you then simply paste (CTRL-P) to apply.
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Arguments : Command line options:
: None
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Warnings : None
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Legal : Public Domain. Modify and redistribute freely. No rights reserved.
: SCRIPT PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF
: ANY KIND. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. NO TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROVIDED.
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Credits : Code snippets and/or ideas came from many sources including but
: not limited to the following:
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Last Update by : Kenneth C. Mazie
Version History : v1.00 - 02-06-18 - Original
Change History : v1.01 - 05-25-14 - Minor edits. Added headers for upload to gallery.
: v1.02 - 00-00-00 -