Windows PowerShell Process Causing High CPU usage on windows 10

Question

Dear Team,

Currently we face problem with Windows PowerShell Process Causing High CPU usage on windows 10 as snapshot.

Did you know what's source causing  and solutions to prevent this issue?

With regards,

        Vichet

Answer 1

Hello,

You told your version is 1803.

So I suggest you to install 1809 then we will explore furthermore if the issue persists

Answer 2

Hello,

1803 is obsolete ans Symantec protection may cause issues on W10.

Run a scan with your antivirus

Then

Follow the method below to upgrade to Windows 10 version 1809, current version.

Uninstall temporary but completely any third antivirus.

Clean your drive using cleanmgr command in admin mode.

Install Windows 10 version 1809 by downloading it from this page

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

Answer 3

Anyway, I suggest you uninstall temporarly Symantec and I'm sure you will see CPU usage decrease

Answer 4

Hi vichetsim

Which version of Windows 10 is currently installed? See how to verify:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wik...

Press Windows key + R

Type: optionalfeatures.exe

Hit Enter

Scroll down to PowerShell

Uncheck it

Click OK

Restart if prompted

Press Windows key + R

Type: optionalfeatures.exe

Hit Enter

Scroll down to PowerShell

Check it

Click OK

Restart if prompted

Check if it still causing high CPU usage.

Answer 5

Hello,

My name is Patricia and I am an Independent Advisor. I am here to help you today.

What is the exact version of W10 (winver command) ?

What is your antivirus ?

1- Right click on Start Button, then select "Windows PowerShell (admin)" or "Command Prompt (admin)"

2- Now repair any damage in the system files, by running this commmand

sfc /scannow

3- Then restore the System Health by running this command

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth