A user runs Enable-PSRemoting but receives an 'Access Denied' error. What is the most effective way to resolve this?

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A user runs Enable-PSRemoting but receives an 'Access Denied' error. What is the most effective way to resolve this?

ADisable the Windows Firewall temporarily and rerun the command.

BRun PowerShell as Administrator and then execute <code>Enable-PSRemoting</code>.

CUninstall and reinstall the WinRM service.

DChange the network profile to Public and rerun the command.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify cause of Access Denied
Enable-PSRemoting requires administrative privileges.
Step 2: Evaluate options
Running PowerShell as Administrator grants needed permissions.
Step 3: Eliminate incorrect options
Disabling firewall (B) is unrelated to permissions, reinstalling WinRM (C) is unnecessary, changing to Public profile (D) does not fix access issues.
Final Answer:
Run PowerShell as Administrator and then execute Enable-PSRemoting. -> Option B
Quick Check:
Admin rights required for Enable-PSRemoting [OK]

Quick Trick: Run PowerShell as Admin to avoid access denied [OK]

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