Windows 10: Powershell cannot be initialized

Discus and support Powershell cannot be initialized in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Powershell flashes.i tried my best to copy the output it gave me before closing. And i copied it heres the output:The shell cannot be started. A... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Yehia Hesham1, Mar 30, 2025.

  1. Powershell cannot be initialized


    Powershell flashes.i tried my best to copy the output it gave me before closing. And i copied it heres the output:The shell cannot be started. A failure occurred during initialization: The type initializer for 'System.Management.Automation.LanguagePrimitives' threw an exception. [process exited with code 4294901760 0xffff0000] How do i repair this?

    :)
     
    Yehia Hesham1, Mar 30, 2025
    #1
  2. Kursah Win User

    PowerShell instead of Commandline in Creators Update

    Interestingly enough my personal laptop just got the update...and still has Command Prompt listed, not PowerShell...

    Edit: Not that it matters...I use both regularly. *Toast :toast:
     
    Kursah, Mar 30, 2025
    #2
  3. Mark Isi Win User
    PowerShell randomly poping-up in tool bar

    Hello,

    Just to verify, do you have any scheduled tasks that uses Powershell? Scheduled tasks makes Powershell window appear periodically on your computer, therefore we suggest that you check the Task Scheduler. Here are the steps:

    • Click on Start.
    • In the search bar, type Task Scheduler and click on

      Task Scheduler
      in the results.
    • Under Active Tasks, check for any tasks that use Powershell and the scheduled time.

    If the issue still persist, we suggest that you run a Windows Defender scan to see if it will pick up any malware that the first scan missed.

    Let us know the outcome.
     
    Mark Isi, Mar 30, 2025
    #3
  4. Powershell cannot be initialized

    My Windows PowerShell Restriction

    As our initial troubleshooting step, kindly create another admin account through the Command Prompt:

    • Press Windows + X key and select Command Prompt (Admin).
    • Type the command line: net user administrator /active:yes and press
      Enter.
    • Once created, try reentering the command in PowerShell using the new
      Administrator
      account.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Dennis Mop, Mar 30, 2025
    #4
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