Windows 10: Windows Powershell using full CPU every 5-ish seconds.

Discus and support Windows Powershell using full CPU every 5-ish seconds. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So I've noticed that my spare laptop's fans are ramping up and down with a pattern. So, using task manager, I figured out what it was. Windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by JasonHe54, Dec 17, 2021.

  1. JASONHE54
    JasonHe54 Win User

    Windows Powershell using full CPU every 5-ish seconds.


    So I've noticed that my spare laptop's fans are ramping up and down with a pattern. So, using task manager, I figured out what it was. Windows Powershell. It's running the command "powershell.exe -NoLogo -InputFormat Text -NoExit -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command -" every few seconds, causing about 5 seconds of 100% CPU load and about 5 seconds of "not-so-heavy" CPU load. 9%. Any ideas what might be causing this and what possible fixes there are?I have considered just resetting and setting it up as new, but I have multiple things relying on this laptop to be active so, I would much rather

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    JasonHe54, Dec 17, 2021
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  2. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    PowerShell 7.1.0 preview 5 is released

    Changes since preview 4


    Download location, Release v7.1.0-preview.5 Release of PowerShell . PowerShell/PowerShell . GitHub
     
    Brink, Dec 17, 2021
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  3. KURSAH
    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, Dec 17, 2021
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  4. DARLINGSCOTT
    Darlingscott Win User

    Windows Powershell using full CPU every 5-ish seconds.

    Powershell and high cpu usage

    I have a Toshiba Satellite running Win 10 with the latest update and Norton 360. At times programmes are unresponsive for some seconds. After startup but without running any programmes Task Manager shows spikes up to 100% of very high CPU and disk usage.
    This is mainly caused by powershell 32 bit which starts, spikes and disappears all the time. I have disabled powershell but it has not stopped it appearing and disappearing from the list of processes. Is this normal? I might be incorrectly attributing
    unresponsive programmes to powershell activities.

    I have scanned, using Norton, for security issues but nothing has been revealed.

    There was a similar question on this topic some years ago but the thread closed before a solution was posted. Can anyone enlighten me please?
     
    Darlingscott, Dec 17, 2021
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