Application consuming excessive CPU

4.5

The app keeps your processor at high usage, causing heat and fan noise.

Symptoms
  • 100% CPU usage
  • Loud fans
  • System-wide lag
Possible Causes
  • Background processing
  • Mining malware
  • Optimization bug

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Check Task Manager

Identify if a specific sub-process of the app is causing the spike.

2

Change Process Priority

Set the app priority to "Low" in Task Manager to give other apps a chance.

3

Scan for Malware

Ensure the high usage isn't caused by a hidden crypto-miner.

When to See a Technician

High CPU usage while idle is almost always a bug or a background task like indexing.

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