Software background process high CPU usage

4.5

A part of the app is using 100% of your processor even when you aren't using it.

Symptoms
  • Loud fans
  • Slow PC
  • High CPU in Task Manager
Possible Causes
  • Stuck update
  • Indexing files
  • Software bug

Step-by-Step Fix

1

End Task

Force close the process in Task Manager.

2

Disable "Startup" Entry

Prevent the app from starting automatically with Windows.

3

Update the App

Fixes "Infinite Loop" bugs that cause high CPU usage.

When to See a Technician

Some apps (like antivirus or cloud sync) use high CPU while performing their initial scan/sync.

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