"Firebase cannot be loading because running scripts is disabled on this system", VSCode on Windows

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If you're encountering the error message "Firebase cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system" in VSCode on Windows, it indicates that the PowerShell script execution policy on your system is set to a restrictive mode. By default, PowerShell restricts the execution of scripts for security reasons. To resolve this issue, you can change the PowerShell execution policy to allow script execution. Here's how:

  1. Open an elevated (run as administrator) PowerShell session: Right-click on the PowerShell icon and choose "Run as administrator" from the context menu.

  2. Check the current execution policy: Run the following command to check the current execution policy:

    powershell
    Get-ExecutionPolicy

    The output will be one of the following values:

    • Restricted: Scripts are not allowed to run.
    • RemoteSigned: Local scripts can run, but downloaded scripts must be signed by a trusted publisher.
    • AllSigned: Only signed scripts can run.
    • Unrestricted: All scripts can run.

  3. Change the execution policy: If the execution policy is set to Restricted, you can change it to RemoteSigned or Unrestricted. Run one of the following commands to set the execution policy (choose the appropriate one based on your security requirements):

    • RemoteSigned: Allows local scripts to run and requires downloaded scripts to be signed. This is a balanced and recommended option.

      powershell
      Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned

    • Unrestricted: Allows all scripts to run, including those downloaded from the internet. Be cautious when using this option, as it can introduce security risks.

      powershell
      Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted

  4. Confirm the change: When prompted, confirm the change by typing Y and pressing Enter.

After changing the execution policy, close and reopen VSCode. You should no longer encounter the "Firebase cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system" error. However, keep in mind that modifying the execution policy can have security implications, so it's recommended to set it back to a more restrictive policy when you're done with your development tasks.