Windows 10: How to fix 100 percent CPU usage when playing any game?

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  1. BLUESANDSTONE
    BlueSandstone Win User

    How to fix 100 percent CPU usage when playing any game?


    Hello,Recently I noticed that my CPU is at 100 percent usage when running any game I have. This was not a problem 1 month prior, but I am not sure what caused this recent issue. I have ran a Malwarebytes scan and checked for processor driver updates. Even after doing these things, the problem persists. how should I proceed?

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    BlueSandstone, Nov 10, 2023
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  2. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP 2010-2020
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020 Win User

    Cpu goes to 100% when I play games

    Hey Nate. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

    Try these fixes for high CPU and memory usage in Windows 10 games:

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/high-disk-memory... (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially avoid Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads)

    https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-high-memory-...

    https://fossbytes.com/how-to-fix-high-ram-and-c...

    https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/100-cpu...

    https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/80-100-...

    https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/100-cpu...

    https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/gef...

    https://www.reddit.com/r/lowspecgamer/comments/...







    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-2020, Nov 10, 2023
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  3. GREGROCKER
    gregrocker Win User
    Chronic 100 percent disk and CPU usage on older hardware


    Dual Boot install promised to roommate for New Year on an eMachine t5234 w/ 2gb RAM and Athlon Dual Core 400 CPU, finding heavy and CPU usage at 100% constantly. Some of this seems to trace to communications for Mail app syncing (he likes the new Mail app) and all the reporting going back to MS. I also see the Maintenance app regularly in the mix. Can any of these be turned off or mitigated besides uninstalling Mail App?

    HD tests Good, Disk Check normal, boot defragged and optimized with Puran.

    Here are Resource Monitor screenies and specs:


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    EMACHWIN10.txt

    This PC runs WIn7 fine so I wonder if this may be due to all the reporting and maintenance running instead of pretty low specs. Opinions or suggestions?
     
    gregrocker, Nov 10, 2023
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  4. KAPIL ARYA MVP
    Kapil Arya MVP Win User

    How to fix 100 percent CPU usage when playing any game?

    Disk Usage 100 Percent

    Hello,

    See if this fix helps you:

    [FIX] Windows 10 100 Percent Disk 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, Nov 10, 2023
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