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Clarify that WinPS5.1 and PS7 are different products (#12758)
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This article explains the intent of the update notification message in Windows PowerShell.
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ms.date: 02/10/2026
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ms.date: 02/12/2026
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ms.topic: faq
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title: Windows PowerShell update message FAQ
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**You always get the message when you run Windows PowerShell 5.1.**
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PowerShell 7 doesn't replace Windows PowerShell 5.1. PowerShell 7 installs side-by-side.
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You can run either version.
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PowerShell 7 and Windows PowerShell 5.1 are separate products. PowerShell 7 doesn't
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replace Windows PowerShell 5.1. PowerShell 7 installs side-by-side. You can run either
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version.
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- question: Can I disable the message?
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answer: No. There is no way to disable the message.
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- question: How does Windows PowerShell 5.1 get updated?
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Windows PowerShell 5.1 is a built-in component of Windows. It's important to understand
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that Windows PowerShell is no longer being developed. Microsoft only publishes security
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updates for Windows PowerShell 5.1. All updates are managed through standard Windows
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update channels.
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that Windows PowerShell 5.1 is no longer being developed. Microsoft only publishes
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security updates for Windows PowerShell 5.1. All updates are managed through standard
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Windows update channels.
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- question: My install of Windows is up-to-date. Why am I still getting this message?
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