Windows 10: Error when running application with PowerShell version 7: "Get-ExecutionPolicy" command not...

Description: I encountered an error while running my application with PowerShell version 7. The error message states: "Get-ExecutionPolicy: The 'Get-ExecutionPolicy' command was found in the module 'Microsoft.PowerShell.Security', but the module could not be loaded. For more information, run `Import-Module Microsoft.PowerShell.Security.` I would like to know how to resolve this issue and understand the possible cause of the error.Additional Details: I have successfully run the application using PowerShell version 5 without any errors. However, when I switch to PowerShell version 7, I encounter

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powershell -executionpolicy not recognized

I need to enter this command into ps:

>PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy bypass -file "C:\Program Files\Stubby\stubby_setdns_windows.ps1" - i tried enter this command without >PowerShell and without -file

But i still get error:

-ExecutionPolicy : The term '-ExecutionPolicy' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, oroperable program. Check the spelling of the name, or if a path was included, verify that the path is correct and tryagain.

I found this and this didn't help me at all. I checked in registry that new entries are there and command run successfully.

https://absolute-sharepoint.com/2014/03/change-powershell-machinepolicy-execution-policy-windows-server-2012r2.html

Also i am using powershell 2.0

Please help!

 

powershell -executionpolicy not recognized

As a test, run the command below instead to see if it may make a difference using PowerShell.exe instead of just PowerShell.

*Arrow PowerShell Scripting - Run a Script from Shortcut

PowerShell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "C:\Program Files\Stubby\stubby_setdns_windows.ps1"

OR

PowerShell.exe -EP Bypass "C:\Program Files\Stubby\stubby_setdns_windows.ps1"

 

Error on running PowerShell commands

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