Windows 10: How do I Fix Window Explorer High CPU 80% Usage?

Hello,So I've done some research and tried some different ways to fix this, and the following has worked.I created a new profile in my windows, logged off my primary profile, and signed into the new profile. The 80% High CPU Usage from Windows Explorer is gone.Now, what the actual cause is? I don't have the slightest clue.Any help/recommendations would be appreciated.Thank you !

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Explorer.exe 80% cpu usage

Hey there!

My name is Ravi, an independent advisor and expert user. I am happy to help you.

I understand how concerning it is to see 80% CPU usage.

There are a few ways to fix it.

1. Remove old and temporary files

2. Disable cloud storage clients

3. Check for misleading desktop icons

4. Check for malware

5. Install the latest updates

6. Perform a Clean boot

7. Clear the contents of the Temp folder

8. Delete the AudioSes.dll

9. Run SFC and Check Disk scans

I know it can be overwhelming to see such a list. Don't worry, you can have all the steps for each action here: https://windowsreport.com/high-cpu-usage-explor...

Disclaimer - There is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before downloading and installing it.

The above link is in English; you need to use Translator to see it in your language.

Feel free to get in touch again if you have any additional questions.

Cheers,

Ravi

 

explorer high cpu usage

Thanks. Nothing else seems to be involved as you said. Your desktop is relatively clear. See from around post #14: [SOLVED] - High cpu usage on windows explorer | Tom's Hardware Forum and e.g. 1,2,3,7 here: Fix: Windows Explorer High CPU Usage [9 Tested Solutions]

 

Windows Explorer high CPU usage as Apps or Background Process...

3May2018...

Running Windows10 Home Ver 1709 latest OS Build on

Intel Core i5 CPU @ 3.8GHz.

Recently Windows Explorer has been running at high CPU usage 45% to 50%

Even when I am not using File Explorer - Windows Explorer runs as a Background Process as same high CPU usage...

First when will Microsoft stick to the new name File Explorer - instead of showing Windows Explorer as the app in the Task Manager...confusing :-(

Two - I saw someone else with the same problem and a ridiculous multi step cumbersome solution of creating another account (where Windows Explorer did not have high CPU) and then a painful exercise of trying to migrate all applications and files from one
account to the other.

Apparently the original user account may have had a corruption....

Are there any simpler explanations out there on how to fix run away Windows(File) Explorer???