Windows 10: High level of data usage in uninstalled processes on PC

Discus and support High level of data usage in uninstalled processes on PC in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Uninstalled processes used 500gb last month and I don't know why.I have been looking at this :Mysterious "uninstalled processes" using network every... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by clang20, Aug 2, 2023.

  1. clang20 Win User

    High level of data usage in uninstalled processes on PC


    Uninstalled processes used 500gb last month and I don't know why.I have been looking at this :Mysterious "uninstalled processes" using network every time I turn on my computerUninstalled processes are programs that are no longer installed on your computer but still appear in the Task Manager or the startup items list.The Folks at Malwarebytes have been helping me and it doesn't look like its a virus.Anyway to track down what is causing the data usage?

    :)
     
    clang20, Aug 2, 2023
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  2. Windows 10 high system data usage

    We appreciate the additional information. Windows update is one of the possible cause why the system data usage is high. If you prefer to disable automatic updates to avoid high data usage, follow the steps below:

    • Type gpedit.msc in the search bar, then press Enter
      to open Local Group Policy Editor.
    • Browse the following path:
      • Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update
    • Locate Configure Automatic Updates, then double-click it.
    • Check the Enabled option to enable the policy.
    • Under Options, change it to option 2 (Notify for download and notify for install).
    • Click Apply, then OK.

    Let us know if you need anything else. We're here to help.
     
    Martin Bar, Aug 2, 2023
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  3. system process high cpu usage

    Hello,

    To fix high CPU usage issue, please refer these steps:

    Try to identify the process creating this issue.

    Download Process Explorer from Microsoft:

    Process Explorer - Sysinternals

    Run the tool then select the system process, right-click and select Properties.

    Switch to the Threads tab. This will show which file is using the excessive CPU usage, from which you can then attempt to diagnose it.

    Also refer: [FIX] Windows 10 High CPU Usage Problem

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.
     
    Kapil Arya MVP, Aug 2, 2023
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  4. GBCrosby Win User

    High level of data usage in uninstalled processes on PC

    System and compressed memory high disk usage during file copy

    Thank you Amarjeet_Paul.

    I spent many more hours than I had hoped this past week reading and trying others' suggestions from this community on how to reduce high RAM usage due to ntoskrnl.exe. The "System and compressed memory" process remained the top consumer of RAM, using 500-900MB,
    among all other processes running. I deemed it to be the likely culprit in making my computer use frustratingly sluggish. After completing your
    third step, steps 1. & 2. provided no improvement in my case, the "System and compressed memory" process RAM usage has plummeted from the top of the Task Manager Process list to the bottom, running at a remarkable 0.1MB! That's a whole lot less than
    1% of the targeted process' gluttony. You're hired! Ps. I'll be keeping an eye on the process' use as I get back to normal operations, and be back if it floats to high in the list. Or if the registry fix you suggested has compromised use in any way. Please
    explain in simple terms what the insertion of your registry modification is doing.

    Thanks again.

    Geoff
     
    GBCrosby, Aug 2, 2023
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