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Security Warning when running scripts - Unblock-File not unblocking file


I suddenly started to recceive this warning when running any script on my computer:

Run only scripts that you trust. While scripts from the internet can be useful, this script can potentially harm your computer...

Screenshot:

Powershell Security Warning

The files are not blocked.

I have

Also tried to remove streams with Powershell:

Remove-Item -Path \\Path\Script.ps1 -Stream Zone.Identifier

Of course without success as there are no streams.

Execution policy is Unrestricted.

When I run Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass it works without warning. It should, however, also work when it's unrestricted.

I honestly don't know what's going on.


Solution

  • After searching i found someone with similar issues and it was explained that Classic UNC paths will work without prompting to unblock the file:

    \\Servername\Path...
    

    However FQDN paths are not seen as safe by default and will prompt:

    \\Servername.foo.local\Path...
    

    My own testing confirms this to be correct as removing the .foo.local from the path causes the Unblock-File prompts to stop.