Microsoft Windows EXE powershell.exe

Troubleshoot Powershell.exe Issues (Free Download)

Last Updated: 11/28/2024
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Windows PowerShell files such as powershell.exe utilize the EXE file extension. This file is considered a Win32 EXE (Executable application) file, and was first created by Microsoft for the Microsoft® Windows® Operating System software package.

The first version of powershell.exe for Windows 7 was introduced on 07/22/2009 in Windows 7. The newest file release date for Windows 10 was 07/29/2015 [version 10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)]. powershell.exe is included in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

Please see below for more detailed information, EXE file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of powershell.exe.

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File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: powershell.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: Windows PowerShell
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Software Program: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright: © Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x95f0
Code Size: 59904
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What are powershell.exe Error Messages?


powershell.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Windows errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when powershell.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Windows.

In most cases, powershell.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these powershell.exe error messages mean that Windows was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Windows will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common powershell.exe errors include:

  • powershell.exe - Bad Image.
  • powershell.exe Application Error.
  • powershell.exe could not be found.
  • powershell.exe could not be installed.
  • powershell.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
  • powershell.exe could not be started.
  • powershell.exe failed to initialize properly.
  • powershell.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
  • powershell.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
  • powershell.exe is not running.
  • Cannot find powershell.exe.
  • Error starting program: powershell.exe.
  • Faulting Application Path: powershell.exe.
  • The file powershell.exe is missing or corrupt.
  • Windows failed to start - powershell.exe.
System Error


The program can’t start because powershell.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the powershell.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting powershell.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of powershell.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix powershell.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your powershell.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the powershell.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing powershell.exe file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt powershell.exe files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
  3. Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
  4. You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
  5. In the box, click "YES".
  6. You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
  7. In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
  8. SFC will begin scanning for powershell.exe issues and any other system file problems.
  9. Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

sfc /scannow

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many powershell.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the powershell.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your powershell.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate powershell.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free powershell.exe files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download powershell.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

    4. Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\
    Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\
    Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\
    Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\
    Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve powershell.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying powershell.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing powershell.exe and all other EXE files for Windows. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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