Unable to reset PowerShell back to default colors

Anonymous
2025-01-10T04:27:31+00:00

A while back I changed the PowerShell colors from the default settings and I'd like to change them back. However, there doesn't seem to be any instructions on how to reset PowerShell to return to default colors. I've tried the standard user and Administrator PowerShell windows and any changes I make to the properties or default properties do not appear to take effect. What is more confusing is that when I compare the settings between the modified PowerShell properties on System 1 and look at the PowerShell properties on System 2 they appear to be identical. However System 2 has the default colors. No $profile is saved on either system.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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  1. Ramesh Srinivasan 68,905 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-01-11T16:39:37+00:00

    The forum rules don't permit sharing the email addresses here. Maybe you can share the file on Google Drive with the "restricted" option, and post the link here. After I request access, you may grant me access.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-12T03:49:37+00:00
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  3. Ramesh Srinivasan 68,905 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-01-12T13:04:22+00:00

    I've sent the request to access that file.

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  4. Ramesh Srinivasan 68,905 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-01-12T18:55:55+00:00
    1. Can you tell me how Powershell was launched when running the trace?
    2. Share "%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Windows PowerShell\Windows PowerShell.lnk" on Google Drive.
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  5. Anonymous
    2025-01-12T19:21:17+00:00

    I launch all instances of PowerShell by clicking the Start Menu, typing "powershell" and selecting it from the list. If I need to perform admin functions I will right click and open PowerShell as admin.

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wO5zwSq7ciQtDBszkgiMgU2FD4z0fU2N/view?usp=drive_link

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