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Windows - Computer Setup Tips

Cannot run node script (like CLIs)

If you get an error like this:

cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system. For more information, see about_Execution_Policies at

Run this command as an administrator in PowerShell:

Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned

Via: https://www.faqforge.com/windows/windows-powershell-running-scripts-is-disabled-on-this-system/

Docker won't run - error 500 - Filesharing has been cancelled

Go to Settings > Resources > Filesharing and add any folders you plan on running Docker in (you can do a parent folder)

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/60754297/docker-compose-failed-to-build-filesharing-has-been-cancelled

Cannot install font

  1. Right click font
  2. Go to Install for all users

Windows 10 Enterprise has strict permission on adding files to Font folder. Need to do it with admin privileges, which all users does.

PowerShell stops until you hit enter again

  1. Go to preferences
  2. Disable Quick Edit and Insert checkboxes

https://serverfault.com/a/205898

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