Microsoft removes outdated PowerShell 2.0 from Windows 11

lesnumeriques.com (French)

Microsoft has permanently removed PowerShell 2.0 from Windows 11 after 16 years of service, impacting system security and compatibility. The removal of PowerShell 2.0, originally released in 2009, is underway in the latest Windows 11 pre-release builds, specifically build 27891. This version was officially outdated since 2017 and relied on .NET Framework 2.0. This change aims to improve security and streamline the operating system, with newer PowerShell versions (5.1 and 7.x) offering better functionality. Microsoft is also removing other outdated features.


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