Windows 10: Unable to start powershell

Discus and support Unable to start powershell in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I am on my hp laptop and when I open powershell it says error 0x0000142: unable to start powershell. I have executed sfc/ SCANNOW but nothing solved... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by AdityaBhattacharjee1, Jan 29, 2021.

  1. ADITYABHATTACHARJEE1
    AdityaBhattacharjee1 Win User

    Unable to start powershell


    I am on my hp laptop and when I open powershell it says error 0x0000142: unable to start powershell.
    I have executed sfc/ SCANNOW but nothing solved it. How can I open powershell now?

    :)
     
    AdityaBhattacharjee1, Jan 29, 2021
    #1
  2. YVONNE
    Yvonne Win User

    Applications still showing on Start menu after powershell deletion


    Hi,

    I've used powershell to remove some apps (like Xbox games).

    On one account, it cleaned up the start menu just fine.

    Second account, they were showing on the start menu, so I ran powershell again and verified everything was gone that I wanted, but Xbox is still showing on the menu list. *Not* as a tile, but in the "All Apps" list. I have also tried looking at the Start Menu in File Explorer for that User and can not see the App listed.

    Suggestions?

    Thanks,
     
    Yvonne, Jan 29, 2021
    #2
  3. KEITHM
    KeithM Win User
    How to change the WinX menu, including Powershell/Powershell (Admin)

    This part intrigues me. As suggested earler, please post a screenshot of the error message. Also, please clarify/test the follwoing:
    1. Can you start PowerShell from the Start Menu?
    2. If you navigate to %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group3, does PowerShell launch from the shortcuts there?
    3. If #1 works & #2 doesn't, compare (& post) the target text from each shortcuts properties. For the Start Menu shortcut, right-click & select Open file location to navigate to the Start Menu folder.

    Keith
     
    KeithM, Jan 29, 2021
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  4. KURSAH
    Kursah Win User

    Unable to start powershell

    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, Jan 29, 2021
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