Windows 10: powershell is using up a huge amount of my memory

Discus and support powershell is using up a huge amount of my memory in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello, I've noticed whenever I'm using my computer now and I open task manager, powershell.exe is using up a large amount of memory. Even when I don't... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by DustinGrissom, Jul 3, 2023.

  1. powershell is using up a huge amount of my memory


    Hello, I've noticed whenever I'm using my computer now and I open task manager, powershell.exe is using up a large amount of memory. Even when I don't have any other software open. I suspect maybe this is some type of malware of mining thing going on? It's effecting my PCs performance and would really, really love some help understanding how to stop this or figuring out the source. Thank you!

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    DustinGrissom, Jul 3, 2023
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  2. Kursah Win User

    PowerShell instead of Commandline in Creators Update

    Interestingly enough my personal laptop just got the update...and still has Command Prompt listed, not PowerShell...

    Edit: Not that it matters...I use both regularly. *Toast :toast:
     
    Kursah, Jul 3, 2023
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  3. Sasqui Win User
    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, Jul 3, 2023
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  4. Mark Isi Win User

    powershell is using up a huge amount of my memory

    PowerShell randomly poping-up in tool bar

    Hello,

    Just to verify, do you have any scheduled tasks that uses Powershell? Scheduled tasks makes Powershell window appear periodically on your computer, therefore we suggest that you check the Task Scheduler. Here are the steps:

    • Click on Start.
    • In the search bar, type Task Scheduler and click on

      Task Scheduler
      in the results.
    • Under Active Tasks, check for any tasks that use Powershell and the scheduled time.

    If the issue still persist, we suggest that you run a Windows Defender scan to see if it will pick up any malware that the first scan missed.

    Let us know the outcome.
     
    Mark Isi, Jul 3, 2023
    #4
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