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Set-ExecutionPolicy — Basic Usage

Use Set-ExecutionPolicy for a standard administrative task.

Copy-ready commandSet-ExecutionPolicy — Basic Usage
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7
Permissions
Varies by command
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic Usage

Use Set-ExecutionPolicy for a standard administrative task.

Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

Original command

Set the PowerShell execution policy for a scope.

Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

Common errors

Command not found

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