When I try to run Powershell script on my work computer the screen flashes and then close immediately.

Question

When I try to run Powershell script on my work computer the screen flashes and then close immediately. This happened before when I first started on my old PC. This issue is happening again on my new PC. it appears that every time I have a new device it does that. Help Please.

Answer 1

Dear Destin, Ernest,

Thank you for reaching out regarding the issue you're experiencing when running PowerShell scripts on your work computer. We understand how frustrating it can be when the script window flashes and closes unexpectedly, especially when this behavior recurs across devices.

This issue is often related to script execution policies or how the script is launched. Below are a few steps that may help resolve the problem:

Recommended Steps to Troubleshoot:

1. Check Script Execution Policy Open PowerShell as Administrator. Run the command:
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          Get-ExecutionPolicy
     

     If the result is Restricted, update it by running: Code

          Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
     

     Confirm the change when prompted.
2. Run Script from PowerShell Console Instead of double-clicking the .ps1 file, open PowerShell manually. Navigate to the script location using cd and run the script by typing:
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          .\YourScriptName.ps1
     

3. Add a Pause to the Script If the script completes instantly, add the following line at the end to keep the window open:
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          Read-Host "Press Enter to exit"
     

4. Verify File Extension and Content Ensure the file is saved with a .ps1 extension and contains valid PowerShell syntax. Avoid launching the script from environments that auto-close (e.g., File Explorer).

Please let me know if any of these steps help resolve the issue. If you find this answer helpful, feel free to hit "Accept Answer" so others can benefit too 😊. T&B,

Domic Vo