Windows 10: Microsoft won't explain what is going on with high CPU usage until Task Manager is opened....

Cpu usage high until i open task manager.

Thank god I can afford the Rogue CPU cycles, but laptops need resources being used by a phenomenon.


Microsoft please send answers to the above locked thread. Send me no more questions.

This is the issue, Microsoft won't explain what is going on with high CPU usage until Task Manager is opened. Why Microsoft?

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

Restart the computer a few times and check for Windows Updates.

In the Search box on the taskbar, enter Windows Update, select Windows Update. On the Windows Update page, select Check for updates.

If the issue persists, then try Clean Boot and check.

This helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program or an update or when you run a program in Windows. It starts Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs.
How to perform a Clean Boot in Windows: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135


Note: After troubleshooting, refer to this section "How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting" in the above link.

Try to run the following commands and check if it helps.

1. Open command prompt. (Type cmd in Search or Press Windows Logo Key+X. Click on Command Prompt admin).

1. Type the following 4 commands at the CMD prompt:

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

sfc /scannow

powershell

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SystemApps*"} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

1. Close the CMD window.

2. Check to see if the issue is resolved. If not, restart the PC.

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

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CjamesWY Replied on December 27, 2015
ReplyIn reply to Kalpana Shankarappa's post on December 25, 2015
Sorry for not saying earlier, but this fixed the problem. Thanks! My daughter thanks you too, she hated the noise.
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Kalpana Shankarappa Replied on December 30, 2015
ReplyIn reply to CjamesWY's post on December 27, 2015
Hi,

Thank you for the reply and letting us know about the status of the issue.

You both are welcome.

Glad to know that the issue is fixed.

You both have a wonderful and a great 2016.

In future, if you have any issues related to Windows, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

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C. S. Replied on April 27, 2017
ReplyIn reply to Kalpana Shankarappa's post on December 30, 2015
Hello,

I searched for this question due to the same issue with my HP laptop. I also had this issue with my Sony laptop. I have only had this issue with Windows 10, and it is downright suspicious behavior.

If I had asked anyone prior to Windows 10 about this issue, the immediate response would have been "Spyware," as whatever is causing the issue immediately conceals itself upon revelation.

I am an instructor in IT and hold multiple certifications. I want to know WHY this is happening, not how to fix it.

Your solution does solve the problem, but why is this a problem? Why do I have Microsoft Certified applications burning up my CPU, fan, and HDD, when my system has been fully updated? Is there a 'smart' program utilized to scan for system performance and resilience during optimum downtime?

Some further information: my computer only does this when it is idle for a while after a long period of use.

I would imagine that most users would not notice this if they use their computer for a while and walk away, but my job and hobbies involve me coming back after what seems just the right amount of time.

I want to know this for educational purposes more so than anything else. I will be likely be adding CompTIA A+ classes to my roster soon.

Thank you,

-CS
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EdwardPearce123 Replied on November 16, 2017
ReplyIn reply to C. S.'s post on April 27, 2017
Hi

It is simply an abuse of hardware for the sake of crypto-currency mining. When you are not aware your CPU is used to mine electronic coins such as Monero and such.

Whom does it serve? Only God knows

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David_Herrero Replied on December 28, 2017
ReplyIn reply to Kalpana Shankarappa's post on December 25, 2015
Hello!

my problem still persist after doing what you said.

I've run every update available and run the commands you wrote in the post but still the CPU usage is very high until I open the task manager, then it reduces the CPU usage to normal values around 2-5% iddle.

Thanks in advance.

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MattGadigian Replied on January 19, 2018
ReplyIn reply to CjamesWY's post on December 27, 2015
What exactly worked for you? Thanks in advance.

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khoa. Replied on February 18, 2018
ReplyIn reply to CjamesWY's post on December 27, 2015
I have the same problem. What was it that you did that stopped the problem? Thank you!
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Task Manager High CPU Usage

I have the same problem myself with it only happens when I scroll through task manager and open and close it. I don't know this for sure but the reason this probably happens is that you may have a lot of processes running and task manager is using a lot
of the CPU to process the usage of each program.

What I have done is disable data that I don't need to see like network usage and GPU usage and it drops the CPU usage a bit. I have also enabled everything and scrolled up and down on it and task manager uses almost twice as much.

I would suggest disabling everything but CPU, disk, and RAM, (I would not suggest having GPU on because it is almost always at 99% unless you have FPS limits).

 

high cpu usage when task manager is open

hi, i have done a clean boot and sfc clean-image restore etc nothing out the ordinary my computer is up to date also i use a program called open hardware to monitor mt temps / usage and it never is pinned near 70-100% there is spikes upon launching games
etc but i assume that's normal even when i bring open the task manager and its using up to 30-40% cpu usage in other programs showing cpu usage it isn't as high as what windows task manager is telling me

 

Cpu usage high until i open task manager

Hello!

my problem still persist after doing what you said.

I've run every update available and run the commands you wrote in the post but still the CPU usage is very high until I open the task manager, then it reduces the CPU usage to normal values around 2-5% iddle.

Thanks in advance.