How to launch PowerShell script from the OS command line?

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I have a PowerShell script for building my project files, and I'd like to have capability to run it from my file manager's command line (and, possibly, make a shortcut to this script so I can start build from my desktop)
Any way to do this?

I've started using PowerShell for a command prompt instead of cmd.exe/command.com. Provides all of the same functionality, but you get instant access to all of the PS capabilities, as well. — 3Dave
– 3Dave, Commented Jul 24, 2010 at 16:12

Keith Hill · Accepted Answer · 2010-07-24 16:06:56Z

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If you're on PowerShell 2.0 use:

PowerShell.exe -File c:\users\john\myscript.ps1

If you're on 1.0 use:

PowerShell -Command "& {c:\users\john\myscript.ps1}"

Depending on what you do/load in your profile script you may also want to specify -NoProfile. Of course, if your script requires something that is loaded in your profile then don't use this parameter. Otherwise, it can speed up execution of your script a bit.

edited Jul 24, 2010 at 16:06

answered Jul 24, 2010 at 16:01

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AVEbrahimi Over a year ago

In windows 10 this doesn't run by default, it's a matter of security!

Keith Hill Over a year ago

Yes but anyone using PowerShell is going to pretty quickly figure out they need to set the PowerShell execution policy to something other than Restricted.

user7315505 · Accepted Answer · 2010-07-28 06:10:32Z

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invoke-command -computername -scriptblock{param()} -ArgumentList

answered Jul 28, 2010 at 6:10

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