Windows 10: "Attrib.exe" randomly running and using 70-80%+ of my CPU

Discus and support "Attrib.exe" randomly running and using 70-80%+ of my CPU in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I'm using Windows 10 and there are random times where this file called "attrib.exe" with a process name "Attribute Utility" will suddenly run and use... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Louie9991, Oct 5, 2018.

  1. LOUIE9991
    Louie9991 Win User

    "Attrib.exe" randomly running and using 70-80%+ of my CPU


    I'm using Windows 10 and there are random times where this file called "attrib.exe" with a process name "Attribute Utility" will suddenly run and use up around 70-80% of my CPU, sometimes even more. Since it's located in System32, I didn't delete it as I'm afraid I might break my PC or something.


    What is this file/process? Why does it suddenly run? And why does it use up so much of my CPU?

    :)
     
    Louie9991, Oct 5, 2018
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  2. IT HELPWINDOWSX (NOT OFFICIAL)
    IT HelpWindowsX (NOT official) Win User

    Finally I have found the best way to remove Cortana and get my CPU back from 70-80% down to 20% in Windows 10

    Finally I have found the best way to remove Cortana and get my CPU back from 70-80% down to 20% in Windows 10.

    I followed this site to get Cortana to be remove from Windows 10. My CPU was being usin 70-80% (50-60% was being used by Cortana process). Cortana is a huge hog CPU wasting process.

    https://winaero.com/download.php?view.1832

    Has someone found a better way? Or is this the best way of doing it?
     
    IT HelpWindowsX (NOT official), Oct 5, 2018
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  3. ERIC BER
    Eric Ber Win User
    Can't run .exe file

    Hi Phil,

    There are several reasons why you are having issues running .exe files on your Windows 10 laptop. To assist you better, kindly answer the questions below:

    • Have you made any changes to your laptop prior to this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • What is the error message that you received when running .exe files?

    Regards.
     
    Eric Ber, Oct 5, 2018
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  4. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User

    "Attrib.exe" randomly running and using 70-80%+ of my CPU

    USB drive will not run exes.

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience caused to you and will help you in solving the issue.

    To assist you better, I would like to ask if you have installed any Antivirus in the Laptop.

    I suggest you to run the program in compatibility mode by following the steps provided below and check if the issue persist.

    • Right click on the “.exe” file of the program and select properties.
    • Under Compatibility tab, check the option for “Run in Compatibility mode”.
    • Select the Operating System from the drop down list.
    • Click on Apply and OK.

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Oct 5, 2018
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