How can i change the scripts so i can use react in my vs code

Question

PS C:\Users\bauma\Desktop\Weather-react-Q> npx create-react-app .

npx : File C:\Program Files\nodejs\npx.ps1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system. For more information, see about_Execution_Polici

es at https:/go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170.

At line:1 char:1

• npx create-react-app .

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      + CategoryInfo          : SecurityError: (:) [], PSSecurityException
  
      + FullyQualifiedErrorId : UnauthorizedAccess
  

Answer 1

Hi,

The default execution policy for Windows client is restricted which prevents running of all script files. You can change the execution policy by running

Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope LocalMachine

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.security/set-executionpolicy?view=powershell-7.5

Best Regards,

Ian Xue

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