cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system. For more information, see about_Execution_Policies at

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It was working fine and then I got an error. After solving it, I still keep getting this error, regardless of whatever project it is.

Output:

& : File C:\Users\pc\Documents\python\venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is 
    disabled on this system. For more information, see about_Execution_Policies at 
    https:/go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170.
    At line:1 char:3
    + & c:/Users/pc/Documents/python/venv/Scripts/Activate.ps1
    +   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
        + CategoryInfo          : SecurityError: (:) [], PSSecurityException       
        + FullyQualifiedErrorId : UnauthorizedAccessenter code here

possible duplicate of this https://stackoverflow.com/a/49112322/13126651 — Jatin Mehrotra, Apr 18 '21 at 15:47
Does this answer your question? [ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/41117421/ps1-cannot-be-loaded-because-running-scripts-is-disabled-on-this-system) — DevThiman, Feb 27 '23 at 10:44

score 177 · Answer 1 · edited Nov 27 '21 at 01:32

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This is because the user your running the script as has a undefined ExecutionPolicy You could fix this by running the following in powershell:

Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted

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It works for me for running my virtual environment in vs code. – miltonbhowmick Sep 29 '21 at 05:26
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This does not work for me, `Get-ExecutionPolicy` returns `Unrestricted`, but the error remains the same. – snowflake Oct 14 '21 at 11:21
I was stuck because of this, finally working now! – RahulKharya Dec 04 '21 at 03:50
It works also for me. – Ashish Sep 08 '22 at 18:13
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Is it safe to use this method? – regenin Dec 18 '22 at 22:32
Working for me in Pycharm 2022.3 (Professional Edition). – Carmoreno Dec 28 '22 at 11:41
I am worried, is it safe to set running scripts to unrestricted? – enthu Jan 04 '23 at 10:11
@enthu see the answer from https://stackoverflow.com/a/70600265/1545084 below: "Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser" – Gladclef Feb 04 '23 at 21:52
It Is working for me too in 2023, windows 10 – MD Kawsar May 19 '23 at 01:31

score 24 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 20 '21 at 09:22

If you are getting error like this,

We can resolve that using the following steps,

Get the status of current ExecutionPolicy by the command below:
```
Get-ExecutionPolicy
```
By default it is Restricted. To allow the execution of PowerShell scripts we need to set this ExecutionPolicy either as Unrestricted or Bypass.
We can set the policy for Current User as Bypass by using any of the below PowerShell commands:
```
Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Force
Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Force
```
Unrestricted policy loads all configuration files and runs all scripts. If you run an unsigned script that was downloaded from the Internet, you are prompted for permission before it runs.

Whereas in Bypass policy, nothing is blocked and there are no warnings or prompts during script execution. Bypass ExecutionPolicy is more relaxed than Unrestricted.

L. Nader · Answer 3 · 2022-01-08T19:21:42.563

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Might also wanna consider setting it to:

Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

You'll get a message about Execution Policy change (obviously) to which I said "A" for yes to all. Select what works best for you.

This should allow you to run your own scripts but any originating from anywhere else will require approval.

*above post edited for clarity

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answered Jan 05 '22 at 22:20

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hi please add the command line for `Remote-Signed` i believe this is a better solution than `Unrestricted` :) – kevinnls Jan 06 '22 at 07:03

Sanidhya Vijaivargia · Answer 4 · 2022-10-11T10:28:01.930

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Just type this in the powershell

Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted

and it will be enabled

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answered Aug 04 '22 at 06:51

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score 5 · Answer 5 · answered Dec 21 '21 at 13:20

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Just open Windows Powershell as administrator and execute this command Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Force. Issue will be resolved and you can activate it in VS code or CMD.

answered Dec 21 '21 at 13:20

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Kumar Aman · Answer 6 · 2022-01-08T18:07:11.127

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step 1: -Press the windows-button on your keyboard.
step 2: -Type ‘PowerShell’
step 3: -Right-click Windows PowerShell
step 4: -Click Run as Administrator
step 5: -Run the following command and confirm with ‘Y’
Try this. 

Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope LocalMachine

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answered Jan 08 '22 at 09:00

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score 1 · Answer 7 · answered Mar 07 '23 at 11:01

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This is what worked for me (Win11, PowerShell as Admin):

Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

Unblock-File (Join-Path $env:PYENV 'bin/pyenv.ps1')

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score 0 · Answer 8 · edited Jul 13 '22 at 14:03

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step 1: -Press the windows-button on your keyboard.

step 2: -Type ‘PowerShell’

step 3: -Right-click Windows PowerShell

step 4: -Click Run as Administrator

step 5: -Run the following command and confirm with ‘Y’ Try this.

Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope LocalMachine

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answered Jul 11 '22 at 03:50

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score 0 · Answer 9 · edited Nov 29 '22 at 17:38

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first run:

Get-ExecutionPolicy

then run:

Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Force

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answered Nov 26 '22 at 08:55

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score 0 · Answer 10 · answered Dec 29 '22 at 18:21

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Because it is restricted. So type this command in PowerShell Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted

answered Dec 29 '22 at 18:21

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score -1 · Answer 11 · answered Jun 12 '21 at 12:06

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workon "namefolder"

.\venv\scripts\activate

answered Jun 12 '21 at 12:06

Why Pa

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PLease give explanantion and details .. os ... langage ... commands .. error message copy ... – Malo Jun 12 '21 at 12:20

score -1 · Answer 12 · answered Mar 01 '23 at 02:23

As it is written in the documentation of pyenv-win github

If you are getting any UnauthorizedAccess error as below then start Windows PowerShell with the "Run as administrator" option and run Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope LocalMachine, now re-run the above installation command.

cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system. For more information, see about_Execution_Policies at

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