If you start to get strange error messages like “Import-Module : Could not load file or assembly…” then you most likely need to upgrade PowerShell.

First check your version using this command at the PowerShell prompt:  $PSVersionTable

The output should look something like this:

Name                                        Value
—-                                               —–
PSVersion                                   5.1.14409.1005
PSEdition                                   Desktop
PSCompatibleVersions            {1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0…}
BuildVersion                             10.0.14409.1005
CLRVersion                                4.0.30319.42000
WSManStackVersion               3.0
PSRemotingProtocolVersion  2.3
SerializationVersion                1.1.0.1

If you need to upgrade remember to check other vital applications you are using to ensure they work with a new version of “.NET Framework” and “Windows Management Framework”.

To start the upgrade first download and install the latest version of “.NET Framework” from Microsoft. Click Here

Then download and install the latest version of “Windows Management Framework” from Microsoft. Click Here