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Mamun Abdullah
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How to fix error- nodemon.ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system

A solution for running nodemon on local machine error on Windows :

nodemon.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.
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So if you ever get this error, simply you can follow these steps to solve the issue-

Step 1:

Open Windows PowerShell with Run As Administrator.

Step 2:

As you see the error is about_Execution_Policies, first to see what's there in the present execution policy. Use this command on Windows PowerShell to get it

Get-ExecutionPolicy
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Here you'll see 'Restricted'. So, this is the main reason- running scripts on this system is 'Restricted'.

Step 3:

Now we need to change this policy to allow the operation. Use this command to make it Unrestricted -

Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted
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Here you'll get a prompt message. Press Y to change it

That's it. To ensure, you may check the execution policy status by this command again

Get-ExecutionPolicy
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You'll get the output 'Unrestricted'

The problem is solved. Now you can use nodemon on your machine.

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Immam

Thanks very much for your smart help where I was continuously watching the youtube video but failed.This article is just spot on.Thanks again

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Mamun Abdullah

Glad to know that it helps you. You're welcome!

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Immam

Hi , can you please make an cross platform app that consists with calendar and messaging service to the google review page .
Please get back to me as soon as you can .

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Mohit Saud

"Doesn't work"
PS C:\Windows\system32> Get-ExecutionPolicy
Restricted
PS C:\Windows\system32> Get-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted
Get-ExecutionPolicy : Cannot bind parameter 'Scope'. Cannot convert value "Unrestricted" to type
"Microsoft.PowerShell.ExecutionPolicyScope". Error: "Unable to match the identifier name Unrestricted to a valid
enumerator name. Specify one of the following enumerator names and try again:
Process, CurrentUser, LocalMachine, UserPolicy, MachinePolicy"
At line:1 char:21

  • Get-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted
  • ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    • CategoryInfo : InvalidArgument: (:) [Get-ExecutionPolicy], ParameterBindingException
    • FullyQualifiedErrorId : CannotConvertArgumentNoMessage,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.GetExecutionPolicyCommand
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Salem Aljebaly

use Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted
not Get-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted

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Rishi-choudhary

There is set-execution policy

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Md Masud Rana

its really great .. thanks a lot brother.

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Mamun Abdullah

Welcome brother! Best wishes.

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Anil Kumar Pradhan

thnx man..it works

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Arifur Rahman Munna

Many thanks my nodemon is working now

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Tharindu Dhanushka(Shan Leo)

Thank you for your help

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agelessZeal

It is good solution for me.

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Darko Sever

Yep that works. Thanks dude!

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satriobhirawa

thanks for your help!

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Shashwat Verma

Thanks a lot, man!