Cannot type in a PowerShell window

Problem

When you type commands in a PowerShell window inside the Golden Image or on a user desktop, the characters do not appear. A known issue in PSReadline by Microsoft causes this behavior.

Solution

A known issue in PSReadline by Microsoft causes this behavior.

To solve this problem:

1. Close all PowerShell windows.

2. Run the following command in a Command Prompt window:

powershell -noprofile -command "Install-Module PSReadLine -Force -SkipPublisherCheck" 

3. Confirm the action by pressing the Y button and wait for the installation to complete.

4. Reboot the machine.

If the problem persists, please reach out to our support department.

Workaround

If the solution above does not work, try copying commands to the PowerShell window, or use Windows Terminal.