Windows 10: Powershell running in the background

Discus and support Powershell running in the background in Windows 10 Gaming 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 Gaming' started by Idksomethingrand0m, Jun 17, 2025.

  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
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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
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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
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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
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