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What are PSScriptPolicyTest Powershell Files?

What are PSScriptPolicyTest Powershell Files?

Environment

  • Microsoft Windows: All Versions
  • Microsoft Powershell: All Supported Versions

Question

What are PSScriptPolicyTest powershell files used for within Windows?

Answer

__PSScriptPolicyTest_<random_number>.ps1 files are generated by Microsoft Powershell to test against Applocker.  If the file executes then it it assumed that Applocker is disabled.  If the file does not execute then Powershell assumes it is enabled.

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