In Slate Digital Connect, you may encounter the following error message:
If you see the message "PowerShell is not recognized as an internal or external command" on a Windows computer, it usually means the PowerShell tool is missing or your system path is incorrectly set. PowerShell is normally installed by default on all Windows machines.
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.
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