How To Make PowerShell EXEs Without External Dependencies (Tutorial)

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In this video, Brien Posey answers a viewer’s question about external dependencies when converting PowerShell scripts into executable files via PS2EXE. He explains how to manage dependencies, such as image files, by embedding them directly within the PowerShell script. By the end, you’ll understand how to create a fully portable PowerShell executable without relying on external files.

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The transcript below has been edited for length and clarity.

Transcript:

Brien Posey: Recently, somebody sent me an email asking an interesting question about a video I created a few months ago. That video is about using PS2EXE, a utility for turning PowerShell scripts into executable files. If you haven’t checked out this video, I encourage you to do so. 

Now, the question was about external dependencies. Let’s say, for example, that a PowerShell script references an external file. What do you do in a situation like that if you’re trying to turn that PowerShell script into an executable? 

Well, one thing you can do is continue to allow that executable to reference the outside file. However, if you plan on distributing the executable, you must consider how to guarantee the dependency files will remain in place. Typically, this

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