Why does RequiredModules fail to load local .psm1 files in PowerShell 5.1?
I'm building a test module with a manifest named Template.psd1 and a module file in the same directory. The manifest declares several local module files under a Control…
PowerShell 5.1
Why aren’t local required modules loading from a manifest in PowerShell 5.1?
I'm building a test module with a manifest named Template.psd1. The manifest lists three .psm1 files under a Control subfolder, alongside the manifest and the main module file:…
Why does Windows still include so many shells and PowerShell versions?
Windows 11 seems to expose a confusing collection of command-line tools: CMD, Windows PowerShell 5.1, 32-bit PowerShell, PowerShell ISE, PowerShell 7, WSL, and Windows Terminal. Terminal was supposed…
Did the June 2026 Windows update rename PowerShell ISE to “PowerShell ISE 5.1”?
After installing the June 23, 2026 preview update KB5095093, I noticed that the application now appears as "Windows PowerShell ISE 5.1" instead of simply "Windows PowerShell ISE." I…
Why does binary piping fail in PowerShell 5.1 but work in PowerShell 7 and Command Prompt?
I'm running native image and video commands from PowerShell 5.1 on Windows 11, and piping binary output from one program into another produces application-specific errors about invalid or…