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Set PowerShell Execution Policy for Current Session

Powershell Windows Execution-Policy Scripting Security
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Overview
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This command sets the execution policy to Unrestricted only for the current PowerShell process. It does not permanently change machine or user policy settings.

Command
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Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope Process

What this does
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  • -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted: Allows all scripts to run, including unsigned scripts.
  • -Scope Process: Applies only to the current PowerShell window/process.
  • When the session closes, the policy change is removed automatically.

Verify Current Effective Policy
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Get-ExecutionPolicy -List

Look for the Process row to confirm the temporary setting is active.

Security Note
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Use this scope when you need a temporary policy change for a trusted script. For safer day-to-day usage, consider RemoteSigned instead of Unrestricted.