Conhost.exe Access

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

Programs like cmd.exe (Command Prompt) or PowerShell. conhost.exe

It is normal to see of conhost.exe at once—one for every active console-based process. Many modern apps (like VSCode, VPNs, or installers)

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