Windows 10: Antimalware service executable service is taking high cpu and high ram.

Hi,

Antimalware service executable service is taking high cpu almost 60% and high memory even when windows defender is not running a scan. I have been facing this issue from the past week and this service is continuously taking high cpu and high ram even when I am not idle.

These are the following things I have tried :-

1. I have performed a clean boot which did not resolve the issue

2. I have done System file check SFC and Repair System Files & DISM which also did not work.


I would really appreciate any advice to fix this issue.


Thank you.

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