Windows 10: dwm.exe 100% CPU load

Discus and support dwm.exe 100% CPU load in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have this Windows 10 (1903 with latest updates) computer that I log on to by using Remote Desktop. As long as I am logged in, everything is fine. As... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Ben Hastings, Sep 3, 2019.

  1. BEN HASTINGS
    Ben Hastings Win User

    dwm.exe 100% CPU load


    I have this Windows 10 (1903 with latest updates) computer that I log on to by using Remote Desktop.

    As long as I am logged in, everything is fine. As soon as I disconnect and the user remains logged on, Desktop Window Manager (dwm.exe) jumps to 100% CPU usage. (The dwm.exe instance running in the context of that user).

    This gets to the point where, after some time, the computer becomes unresponsive and I cannot log in anymore at all.

    I have tried re-installing Windows and using different user accounts created from scratch. It always comes back.

    The computer is a virtual machine running on Hyper-V.

    What can I do?

    :)
     
    Ben Hastings, Sep 3, 2019
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  2. PAULP204
    PaulP204 Win User

    DWM uses lot of CPU

    Thanks for your answer and help!

    I performed the suggested actions, but unfortunately no result. I just repeated the troubleshooting but no results.

    This morning the same occurred DWM took lots of CPU and UI is slowing down to unworkable. It took 10-15 min and then is was normal again.

    Is there Anything I can Do?

    Thanks,

    Paul
     
    PaulP204, Sep 3, 2019
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  3. RICARDOBOHNER
    ricardobohner Win User
    ricardobohner, Sep 3, 2019
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  4. CONIGL
    ConiGL Win User

    dwm.exe 100% CPU load

    ConiGL, Sep 3, 2019
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