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Windows PowerShell Keeps Popping Up: 7 Ways to Stop It

Corrupt system files are often related to this problem

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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PowerShell is a powerful tool in Windows PC that helps run commands and carry out tasks in an automated manner. It is usually available only when invoked by running a command or launching the program.

However, users complain that Windows PowerShell keeps popping up when not invoked, and it interrupts the user’s activities. Even more, you can read through our guide onWhat PowerShell is and how to use iton Windows PC.

Why does PowerShell keep popping up?

The Windows PowerShell popping up repeatedly on your PC makes it hard to use or work on. The issue can occur for some notable reasons. Some are:

Fortunately, we have some basic steps prepared to help you fix the issue and get your system running correctly.

What can I do if Windows PowerShell keeps popping up?

Before attempting any advanced troubleshooting steps, we recommend you go through the following:

If you can’t fix the issue, proceed with the troubleshooting steps below:

1. Run the SFC and DISM to repair damaged system files

Running an SFC scan will detect and repair corrupt system files causing PowerShell to keep popping up. Checkhow to fix the run as administrator option if it’s not workingon your PC.

2. Restart Windows in Safe Mode

Restart windows in Safe Mode will resolve startup issues liable to cause the issues with how Windows PowerShell works and appears.

Read our guide onhow to fix the Safe Mode not workingon Windows 11.

3. Update Windows OS

Updating the Windows OS will install patches for fixing bugs affecting your computer. Read aboutfixing Windows not connecting to update serviceif the error occurs on your PC.

4. Disable the PowerShell Startup Status on the Task Manager

The above steps will disable PowerShell from the startup menu and prevent it from running when the computer boots.

5. Perform a clean boot

Performing a clean boot can fix background apps actions causing issues with how PowerShell works on your PC.

6. End tasks for background apps via Settings

Ending tasks for background apps will fix the activities of programs that may prompt PowerShell to appear repeatedly on your computer.

Checkways to turn off background apps in Windows 11if you have issues using the steps above.

7. Temporarily disable Windows PowerShell

Disabling and reenabling Windows PowerShell helps refresh its process. Check our guide onwhat to do if Command Prompt keeps crashingon your PC.

Conclusively, our readers may be interested inhow to use PowerShell ErrorActionon Windows PC. Also, you can check our guide onhow to print Environment Variables in PowerShell.

For further questions or suggestions, use the comments section below.

Windows PowerShell Keeps Popping Up: 7 Ways to Stop It#

Why does PowerShell keep popping up?#

What can I do if Windows PowerShell keeps popping up?#

1. Run the SFC and DISM to repair damaged system files#

2. Restart Windows in Safe Mode#

3. Update Windows OS#

4. Disable the PowerShell Startup Status on the Task Manager#

5. Perform a clean boot#

6. End tasks for background apps via Settings#

7. Temporarily disable Windows PowerShell#