Powershell is not recognized

In Slate Digital Connect, you may encounter the following error message:

Solutions

1. Update Windows

In some cases, updating Windows can automatically restore missing tools like PowerShell.

2. Check If PowerShell v1 Is Installed and Recognized

Step 1: Open Command Prompt:

• Press WIN + R → type cmd → press Enter.

Step 2: In the Command Prompt window, type:

echo %path:;=&echo(%

Look for a line that ends with:

WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\

If you do not see this, your Windows path will need to be manually fixed.

3. Check if PowerShell Is Installed

Open File Explorer and paste the following location into the address bar:

C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\

You should see a folder containing PowerShell:

4. Rebuild Your Windows Path for PowerShell

Step 1: Inside the Start Menu, search for:

Edit environment variables for your account

Step 2: Click on the Advanced tab, then select Environment Variables:

Step 3: Under System Variables, scroll down and double-click on Path:

Step 4: In the window that appears:

• Click New.
• Add the following path exactly:

C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\

Once added, click OK to save. Your system should now recognize PowerShell correctly!

5. Reinstall PowerShell (If Necessary)

If none of the solutions above work, you may need to reinstall PowerShell manually. Follow the official guide on the Microsoft Documentation.

Still Having Trouble?

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