Unable to run Powershell (Init). Message: There were errors in loading the format data file because the execution of scripts is disabled on this system

Platform

Source: All > Destination: Microsoft Office 365 / Exchange

Problem

The CloudMigrator returns an error:-

Failed: Unable to run Powershell (Init). Message: There were errors in loading the format data file because the execution of scripts is disabled on this system. Please see “get-help about_signing” for more details

Solution

To avoid this error you should set the PowerShell Execution Policy to ‘Unrestricted’ for the current user by entering the following cmdlet:

Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted currentuser