Conhost.exe Page

Many modern apps (like VSCode, VPNs, or installers) run small scripts in the background that trigger their own conhost instance.

(Console Window Host) is a core Windows system process that serves as the bridge between command-line programs and the Windows graphical interface. What is it? conhost.exe

By moving console management to conhost.exe , Windows allows these windows to run under the user's account permissions, improving both system stability and security. Why is it running? Many modern apps (like VSCode, VPNs, or installers)