powershellimport-module

Powershell Operation Blocked By Execution Policy

Running:

Import-Module PowerShellGet

Gives the following error:

The file was skipped because of the following validation exception: File C:\program files\powershell\7\Modules\PackageManagement\PackageManagement.format.ps1xml cannot be loaded because its operation is blocked by software restriction policies, such as those created by using Group Policy..

Running: 

Get-ExecutionPolicy -List

will display LocalMachine as RemoteSigned

Any suggestions to get the code to run with correct execution policy?

Solution

  • Your PowerShell Execution Policy might be preventing Import-Module from running successfully. Try running:

    Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy AllSigned -Scope Process

    This will allow all signed scripts to run in the current PowerShell process. When you close the PowerShell session, you will revert to your previous Execution Policy.

    If the module is still not successfully importing, you might try:

     Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process

    Be cautious about this setting, since it will allow any unsigned scripts to run, including potentially malicious code. Ensure that you trust the script/modules you're installing if you choose ExecutionPolicy Bypass.

    You should refer to the documentation here for more details: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.security/set-executionpolicy?view=powershell-7