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description: >-
This article explains the intent of the update notification message in Windows PowerShell.
ms.date: 02/10/2026
ms.date: 02/12/2026
ms.topic: faq
title: Windows PowerShell update message FAQ

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answer: |
**You always get the message when you run Windows PowerShell 5.1.**
PowerShell 7 doesn't replace Windows PowerShell 5.1. PowerShell 7 installs side-by-side.
You can run either version.
PowerShell 7 and Windows PowerShell 5.1 are separate products. PowerShell 7 doesn't
replace Windows PowerShell 5.1. PowerShell 7 installs side-by-side. You can run either
version.
- question: Can I disable the message?
answer: No. There is no way to disable the message.

- question: How does Windows PowerShell 5.1 get updated?
answer: |
Windows PowerShell 5.1 is a built-in component of Windows. It's important to understand
that Windows PowerShell is no longer being developed. Microsoft only publishes security
updates for Windows PowerShell 5.1. All updates are managed through standard Windows
update channels.
that Windows PowerShell 5.1 is no longer being developed. Microsoft only publishes
security updates for Windows PowerShell 5.1. All updates are managed through standard
Windows update channels.
- question: My install of Windows is up-to-date. Why am I still getting this message?
answer: |
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