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PowerShell takes 100% of CPU in multiple processes

Anonymous
2022-07-22T17:01:46+00:00

so I've notice that every 30-60 seconds this happens and causes my PC to slow down as hell

Windows version: 22H2, build: 22622.436 (I'm in the beta channel)

CPU: Core i7 10700K @ 3.80GHz

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  1. DaveM121 816.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-07-23T09:48:22+00:00

    Hi parsap,

    If you completely uninstall your VPN, then restart (not shut down) your PC do those PowerShell processes still propagate on your system?

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-07-23T09:51:40+00:00

    I'm having it for years and haven't encountered this issue in those years, but let me try doing it...

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  2. DaveM121 816.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-07-23T09:55:14+00:00

    Okay parsap,, I will be here.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-07-23T10:02:14+00:00

    alright, I did it and Umm, it seems that power shell isn't using 100% anymore,

    but why can the VPN be the problem?

    I've disabled auto startup for it before I uninstalled it

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  4. DaveM121 816.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-07-23T10:04:03+00:00

    Hi parsap,

    That VPN software may have become corrupt over time, restart (not shut down) your PC, then try installing the latest version of that VPN they provide on their website.

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