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Description
When running a Powershell.exe command via an Application Launcher element or manually, an error message will display ”Filename.ps1 cannot be loaded because the execution of scripts is disabled on this system”.
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Cause
The Powershell (.PS1) file will not run because the execution of local scripts is restricted by default.
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Resolution
To test this:
1. Open a command prompt, and run Powershell.exe or a Powershell command line directly.
2. In the Powershell prompt run the command: “Get-ExecutionPolicy”.
If the policy is “Restricted”, this is why the .PS1 files will not run.
To allow the use of .PS1 files:
A Group Policy Templates element can be set.1. Create a new Group Policy Templates element.2. Then in the Add/Remove ADMX files tab, highlight the POWERSHELLEXECUTIONPOLICY.ADMX.3. Next, select the "Settings" tab.4. Expand Administrative Templates | Windows Components.5. Select "Windows Power Shell".6. Then on the right-hand side, select the "Turn on Script Execution policy" and click the "Edit" hyperlink.7. Set the Policy State to "Enabled" and the Execution Policy to "Allow local scripts and remote signed scripts".8. Then click the "Confirm" button.9. At this time configure any additional options like Validation Logic.10. Click and "Save"11. Replicate changed Files -
Additional Information
Please see this article for more information on Set-ExecutionPolicy.