If you're experiencing sudden cmd windows popping up on your Windows 11 machine, there are a few steps you can take to determine which program is responsible for their execution. Here's what you can do:
1. Event Viewer: Open the Event Viewer by pressing the Windows key + X, then selecting "Event Viewer." Within the Event Viewer window, navigate to "Windows Logs" > "Application" and "System" sections. Look for any events that are logged around the same time you see the cmd windows pop up. These events may provide information about the program responsible for launching the cmd windows.
2. Task Manager: Open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc or by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting "Task Manager." Under the "Processes" or "Details" tab, look for any suspicious or unfamiliar processes running alongside the cmd windows. You can right-click on a process and select "Open file location" to identify its origin.
3. Resource Monitor: Open the Resource Monitor by pressing Windows key + X, then selecting "Task Manager." Within the Task Manager window, click on the "Performance" tab, and then click on "Open Resource Monitor" near the bottom. In the Resource Monitor, navigate to the "CPU" or "Disk" tab and observe any processes that are using a significant amount of resources. Check if any of these processes are associated with the cmd windows.
4. Third-party Software: If the built-in Windows tools fail to identify the program responsible for the cmd windows, you can use third-party software such as Process Explorer or Process Monitor. These tools provide more advanced information about running processes and can help you trace the source of the cmd windows.
Remember to be cautious when dealing with unknown processes and files, as malware or malicious programs can also be responsible for these cmd windows. If you suspect any malware, consider running a full system scan using reliable antivirus software.
