How do I troubleshoot PowerShell execution policy errors in Intune remediation scripts?

[a-ariff]

I'm having issues with PowerShell execution policy when running remediation scripts through Intune. The scripts work locally but fail when deployed through Intune. What are the best practices for handling execution policy in this context?

Any guidance would be appreciated!

[a-ariff]

Here's the solution for PowerShell execution policy issues in Intune remediation scripts:

Root Cause:
Intune runs remediation scripts under the System account, which may have different execution policy settings than your local user account.

Solutions:

1. Use -ExecutionPolicy Bypass in your script calls:

   PowerShell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "YourScript.ps1"

2. Set execution policy at the beginning of your script:

   Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force

3. Use Invoke-Expression for simple commands:

   Invoke-Expression "Your PowerShell commands here"

4. Ensure your detection scripts return proper exit codes:

   • Exit 0 for compliant
   • Exit 1 for non-compliant

Best Practices:

• Always test with the System account using PsExec
• Keep scripts simple and avoid complex dependencies
• Use explicit paths for external resources

This approach has resolved execution policy issues in my Intune deployments.