Why Does PowerShell ISE Freeze After Being Idle?

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Asked By SunnySkies42 On

I've been having this frustrating issue with PowerShell ISE where it just freezes after some idle time, especially after I've run and closed some scripts that include WindowsForms or GUIs. When I come back to ISE after doing other things, I try to click on the ISE window but nothing happens; it appears frozen. The X button seems to flash, like there's some focus issue or constant change in a window. The only way I can close ISE is through Task Manager. I get that technically ISE isn't the best for WindowsForms, but I haven't had this problem until recently. Could my scripts be causing this issue, or might it be something else?

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Answered By TechSavvyDude On

I faced the same freezing issue and ended up switching to VS Code, which supports PowerShell 7. It’s a lot smoother. But I understand if your team is sticking with ISE for simplicity. Just keep in mind that the ISE isn’t being actively developed anymore, so it might be worth considering alternatives for better stability.

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