cannot execute files in powershell

[whateverdude]

I can't run any .exe files in powershell the way i can with cmd.

For ex. if you have a.exe in the directory you are and type a.exe in cmd it will run it. Powershell won't.

Any tips?

 

[kanewolf]

use a full path for the executable. Instead of "a.exe" use "C:\myDir\powershell\a.exe" Put the path in a variable at the beginning so you can change it in one place.

 

[whateverdude]

Well probably that's the right answer.
Another brilliant innovation from Microsoft.

 

[kanewolf]

Powershell executes in a defualt directory. You can change that -- https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/ie/en-US/f8cc06da-4bc1-4a3a-90b7-1f4de03488ec/how-to-set-powershell-default-directory?forum=ITCG

Also a generic article on powershell profile -- https://www.howtogeek.com/50236/customizing-your-powershell-profile/