Powershell scripts don't work by default [closed]

Answer 1

To fix this, execute:

set-executionpolicy remotesigned

In an elevated PowerShell prompt.

Answer 2

Found it:

From the help docs (deeep in the help docs)

LONG DESCRIPTION The Restricted execution policy does not permit any scripts to run.

A long article ensues on how to set an execution policy. I'm not impressed so far with PS.

Answer 3

To enable scripting, open a powershell prompt as Administrator and run:

Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned

Here's a blog post from Lee that talks about PowerShell's security principles (http://www.leeholmes.com/blog/2005/08/16/demonstration-of-monads-security-features/).

Keep in mind that most computer will never run a PowerShell script.