The latest articles on DEV Community by Farrukh Saeed (@_farrukh_saeed_). https://dev.to/_farrukh_saeed_ https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3849244%2F6992609c-6cb0-4637-ac1b-5f91568e0bb3.jpg https://dev.to/_farrukh_saeed_ en Farrukh Saeed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:11:47 +0000 https://dev.to/_farrukh_saeed_/fixing-powershell-execution-policy-errors-for-nodejs-typescript-3il7 https://dev.to/_farrukh_saeed_/fixing-powershell-execution-policy-errors-for-nodejs-typescript-3il7 <p>A Developer's Quick Guide to Setting Up a Seamless Windows Environment for TypeScript and NodeJS.</p> <p>Every developer hits this wall eventually: You try to run an npm script or the TypeScript compiler (tsc), and PowerShell greets you with a red block of text saying "Scripts are disabled on this system." Even worse, you try to fix it, and you get an "Access to the registry key is denied" error.</p> <p>🔍 The Problem<br> By default, Windows restricts script execution for security. When you try to change the LocalMachine policy without high-level Admin rights, the system blocks you from touching the Registry.</p> <p>✅ The Solution<br> You don't need to fight the "LocalMachine" registry. By targeting the CurrentUser scope, you can unlock your terminal immediately without needing "System" permissions.</p> <p>🛠️ The Ultimate Setup Checklist<br> Copy and paste these commands into your VS Code terminal to get everything running smoothly.</p> <ol> <li>Unlock Script Execution (The "Access Denied" Fix) Run this first to allow npm and tsc to run:</li> </ol> <p>Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser -Force</p> <ol> <li>Verify Your Environment Now that the path is clear, check your versions to ensure everything is linked correctly:</li> </ol> <p>node -v — Checks Node.js version</p> <p>npm -v — Checks Node Package Manager version</p> <p>tsc -version — Checks TypeScript Compiler version</p> <ol> <li>Global TypeScript Installation If tsc isn't recognized yet, install it globally:</li> </ol> <p>npm install -g typescript</p> <ol> <li>Fresh Project Initialization Start your TypeScript journey with these two essentials:</li> </ol> <p>npm init -y — Creates your package.json</p> <p>tsc --init — Creates your tsconfig.json</p> <p>💡 Pro-Tip for New Developers<br> If you are still seeing the error after running the commands, restart VS Code. The terminal needs a fresh start to "see" the new permissions you just granted it.</p> <h1> WebDevelopment #TypeScript #NodeJS #ProgrammingTips #CodeNewbie #WindowsDev </h1> beginners node tutorial typescript