Laptop "System Interrupts" High CPU Usage

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The laptop is slow and Task Manager shows "System Interrupts" using 20-50% of the CPU.

Symptoms
  • Slow PC
  • High CPU
  • Laggy mouse
Possible Causes
  • Failing hardware
  • Bad driver
  • USB device conflict

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Unplug All USB Devices

See if the CPU usage drops. If so, one of your peripherals is faulty.

2

Update All Drivers

Use the manufacturer's update tool (e.g., Dell Command Update) to refresh all system drivers.

3

Check Disk Health

A failing SSD can cause constant interrupts as the system tries to read data.

When to See a Technician

"System Interrupts" isn't a process; it's the CPU waiting for hardware that isn't responding correctly.

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