The Set-ExecutionPolicy cmdlet in PowerShell is used to set the execution policy for the PowerShell environment. Execution policies determine the restrictions on running PowerShell scripts and configuration files. By default, PowerShell’s execution policy is set to “Restricted,” which means PowerShell scripts are not allowed to run.
Here’s how to use Set-ExecutionPolicy:
- Open PowerShell by searching for it in the Start menu or by pressing Win + X and selecting “Windows PowerShell” or “Windows PowerShell (Admin)”.
- Once PowerShell is open, you can use the
Set-ExecutionPolicycmdlet followed by the desired execution policy. For example:
- To set the execution policy to “RemoteSigned,” which allows the execution of scripts that are downloaded from the internet and are signed by a trusted publisher:
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned - To set the execution policy to “Unrestricted,” which allows the execution of all scripts without any restrictions:
Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted - You can also use the
-Scopeparameter to set the execution policy for the current user (CurrentUser) or the local machine (LocalMachine).
- After executing the
Set-ExecutionPolicycmdlet with the desired parameters, PowerShell will apply the specified execution policy.
Here’s a source where you can find more detailed information about Set-ExecutionPolicy and other PowerShell cmdlets:
- Microsoft Docs: Set-ExecutionPolicy cmdlet
The Microsoft Docs page provides comprehensive documentation on PowerShell cmdlets, including Set-ExecutionPolicy, with detailed explanations, examples, and usage scenarios.