Windows 10: CPU utilization at 100% and I can't figure out why!

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  1. /U/MOISTMOUSE69
    /u/MoistMouse69 Win User

    CPU utilization at 100% and I can't figure out why!

    /u/MoistMouse69, Dec 3, 2020
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  2. IVANMA72
    ivanma72 Win User

    CPU utilization >100%

    I recently upgraded from Windows 8.1 to 10, and discovered a weird problem when opening task manager where CPU utilization was always at 100%. I did a clean install of Windows 10 to make sure it wasn't application specific, but still the same problem.

    This problem is very strange because utilization doesn't seem to be tied to a specific process- it just always seems to add up to 100%. Resource monitor actually shows CPU Usage to be in the million%, which is definitely wrong. No performance degradation,
    CPU temps are very normal, and even third-party programs such as Speedfan and CoreTemp are reporting negligible CPU usage (1%-2% idle).

    I have tried disabling all startup applications, doing sfc /scannow, viewing reliability history, and restarting multiple times. No luck
     
    ivanma72, Dec 3, 2020
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  3. VIJAY B
    Vijay B Win User
    CPU utilization >100%

    Hi,

    Thank you for being a part of Windows 10.

    The issue could be due to some Software/update causing the issue. I would suggest you to press the
    Shift key and hold the power button so that it will go to the
    recovery options, Select safe mode and boot to the desktop. Once you are able to boot to the desktop, check for the CPU utilization.

    Hope this helps. Let us know if you have any other issues with Windows in future.
     
    Vijay B, Dec 3, 2020
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  4. JOECERRA
    JoeCerra Win User

    CPU utilization at 100% and I can't figure out why!

    Windows 10 100% disk utilization

    I have a relatively new laptop (Christmas 2017) noticed that it was running slow. In Task Manager it is showing 100% disk utilization.

    I have scoured the web and have tried all applicable fixes and have not resolved the issue.

    this is maddening anyone have any suggestions

    only 7% cpu, 40% memory 100% disk, 0% network

    thanks in advance
     
    JoeCerra, Dec 3, 2020
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