Windows 10: Powershell running in the background

Discus and support Powershell running in the background in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Powershell is running at 10% of my CPU usage constantly, I have no clue if this is normal, yet I dont think it is.OS infoMicrosoft Windows 11... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Idksomethingrand0m, Jun 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM.

  1. IDKSOMETHINGRAND0M
    Idksomethingrand0m Win User

    Powershell running in the background


    Powershell is running at 10% of my CPU usage constantly, I have no clue if this is normal, yet I dont think it is.OS infoMicrosoft Windows 11 HomeVersion: 10.0/26100 Build 26100System: type x64-based PCProcessor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600GMotherboard: TUF Gaming B500M-Plus WIFI II why is the board named like this

    :)
     
    Idksomethingrand0m, Jun 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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  2. LUIS RUBI
    Luis Rubi Win User

    Powershell is running in background

    hello employees and helpers of microsoft, my problem is, powershell running background, i dont know why powershell initiates when my pc starts, usually when i open task manager i see powershell running but in others, no.

    1 month ago i used windows toolbox and i optimized my device in powershell,

    idunno what that cause the problem. i tried to use powershell commands like get-job but no jobs

    shows in lists, i tried most of commands in web but nothing...

    i hope what you can help me, cuz powershell drains my battery, disk, and cpu.

    please. btw; i have windows 10 21h2 home.

    sorry if my english is bad...i'm non native.

    thanks for support.
     
    Luis Rubi, Jun 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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  3. LUIS RUBI
    Luis Rubi Win User
    Powershell is running in background

    bad news, powershell runs in background but now, dont run frecuently. Powershell running in the background :(
     
    Luis Rubi, Jun 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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  4. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Powershell running in the background

    Powershell is running in background

    Hi Luis

    That is unusual, usually when you install a newer version of PowerShell, that would replace the older version.

    Did you run the scans listed above?
     
    DaveM121, Jun 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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