Windows 10: A Windows process called dwm.exe is consuming more than 40% of my GPU.

Discus and support A Windows process called dwm.exe is consuming more than 40% of my GPU. in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I don't know if I should just hit end task since it's a Windows process. I've looked for people with the same problem and I haven't found any. I would... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Gustavo Meza2, Apr 22, 2025.

  1. GUSTAVO MEZA2
    Gustavo Meza2 Win User

    A Windows process called dwm.exe is consuming more than 40% of my GPU.


    I don't know if I should just hit end task since it's a Windows process. I've looked for people with the same problem and I haven't found any. I would be very grateful if you could tell me how to solve the problem.I am a Spanish speaker so this post was translated.Thanks

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    Gustavo Meza2, Apr 22, 2025
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  2. SIDHANTHB H
    SidhanthB H Win User

    Desktop Windows Manager(DWM) consuming more ram usage

    Hey, i have tried all the troubleshooting steps suggested by you to toubleshoot DWM ram usage issue, but still the problem persist and I just close the DWM in task manager, but this is not permant solution I found, because I need to perform same task for every start. Is there any permant solution to this problem apart from the above ?
     
    SidhanthB H, Apr 22, 2025
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  3. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User
    Notepad consuming cpu 40%

    I'd agree the most likely cause is malware. E.g.
    cpu 100% because of notepad.exe? - TechSpot Forums
    - just for information.

    You need to use appropriate tools to clean your system.

    This is what you should see if it is really Windows Notepad:

    A Windows process called dwm.exe is consuming more than 40% of my GPU. 157410d1507670613t-notepad-consuming-cpu-40-a-1.jpg


    A Windows process called dwm.exe is consuming more than 40% of my GPU. 157411d1507670624t-notepad-consuming-cpu-40-a-2.jpg


    You can compare the file and process sizes and other information with that shown on your system.
     
    dalchina, Apr 22, 2025
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  4. RICARDOBOHNER
    ricardobohner Win User

    A Windows process called dwm.exe is consuming more than 40% of my GPU.

    ricardobohner, Apr 22, 2025
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