PowerShell appears randomly.

Question

PowerShell appears randomly, and it's not one window, it is' 2, and after several minutes from appearing, both of them take too much RAM. So, is that normal for this to happen or that's a problem or virus? And what happens if I uninstalled it from the computer? Is that impacts on my protection?s

Answer 1

Try update Microsoft Defender and run a full system scan with it and see what the result is?

Answer 2

The rogue PowerShell entries are eliminated. To remove the "internet-start" extension and to check Defender settings, redownload the updated fixlist.txt and run it. Upload the latest fixlog.txt.

Delete the file "C:\Firefox\X-Firefox.exe" as it might be a PUA. Remove XFirefox.exe & Unwanted Firefox Developer Addition Windows

Answer 3

Download FixList.txt

Save Fixlist.txt in the same folder where FRST64.exe is.

Launch FRST64.exe and click "Fix".

Upload the output log file (FixLog.txt) to your OneDrive.

Answer 4

Hi Ahmed,

If Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt windows are popping up randomly, it may indicate a malware or virus infection. I recommend installing Malwarebytes free version and checking for threats.

https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download

Additionally, it may be helpful to check for any recently installed programs or updates that could be causing the issue and try uninstalling them to see if it resolves the problem.

best regards, Ashwin J.

Answer 5

This happens due to crypto-malware infection.

• Download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST64.exe)
• Run FRST64.exe and click "Scan".
• Upload the two logs, namely, FRST.txt and Addition.txt, to your OneDrive and share the link here.

Answer 6

Since when this problem started?

Did you installed any program before this problem started?

Are you observing the same behavior if you restart your PC?

Try open start and search for Microsoft Defender and open it and run a full system scan with it.