Windows 11 background usually runs powershell after start

Question

If you often see the following programs automatically execute in the background after Windows 11 is turned on, is it correct?
"C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe" -Version 5.1 -s -NoLogo -NoProfile

This will seriously affect my computer's performance and operating response speed.
Is this a necessary update, upgrade or initialization?
I still get the same result after reinstalling the computer.

The relevant screenshots are as follows:

I often see that the task manager has a powershell executable when the computer is slow to respond.

Sometimes there are two.

There may be up to three.

Because I can't find any related discussions on google, I really don't know how to do it.

Answer 1

Hello Vinci,

Good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

Please let me know if you have tried the methods below.

1. Use your Antivirus software to scan your computer for any virus or malware.

Please try to scan your system using the free edition of Malwarebytes.

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

2. Please try to check your startup folders

Press Windows key+R to open Run then type:

shell:startup

Hit Enter. Look for PowerShell then delete it

3. Perform a Clean Boot

Determine if a background program or a software conflict is causing the issue.

Press Start then search and type: msconfig

Select System Configuration > go to the Services tab.

Select and make sure to put a check mark on "Hide all Microsoft services" > Click Disable all.

Go to Startup tab > Open Task Manager > Disable all the unnecessary services running there. Restart your computer.

Kindly check the support article below for more details

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929135...

Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

Kind regards,

John DeV

Independent Advisor

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Answer 2

Hi John,

The method you provided works, my laptop is working smoothly now, thank you a lot.

BR,
Vinci