Windows 10: how to fix cpu stuck at minimum frequency

i went to start my pc today and noticed it running very slow. I noticed my cpu was running at .8mhz. how do i fix this

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CPU Maximum frequency stuck at 22%

I've noticed my Dell Inspiron 5570's CPU usage in task manager has been stuck at a very low number, around 10 - 20% recently and as a result is slower than usual to the point where even simple applications such as Youtube take minutes to load if they manage
to. I found the cause to be the CPU maximum frequency to be 22% at all times according to the resource monitor. My brother's laptop's maximum frequency fluctuates between 80 and over 100%, and so I presume this is what should occur. To fix this, I have tried:

- Restarting the computer

- Taking out and reentering the battery

- Updating Windows

- Setting the power plan's minimum and maximum CPU usage for on battery and plugged into 100%.

- Create a new power plan with 'high performance' and 100% minimum and maximum CPU

- Uninstalling and reinstalling the Microsoft ACPI Compliant Control method Battery

- Checked the temperature which appears to be normal

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Tl;DR My laptop's CPU usage won't go above 22% even though the power plan tells it to

Sorry for my English

 

INCORRECT CPU FREQUENCY READING

Hello Muhammad,

CPU usage depends on the applications that are open to your device. To isolate the problem, we suggest that you answer the following questions:

• Can you include a screenshot of the CPU reading?
• Have you tried performing a
  clean boot to eliminate software conflicts?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

Looking forward to your response.

 

CPU stuck at maximum frequency....

I have a lenovo z510 laptop, running win 10 with the latest updates.

i7 cpu, 8g ram and discrete graphics GT 740m, also with the latest drivers

installed.

The question is, why is it that my CPU frequency is running at full max

even though it's cpu usage is somewhere running around 8 to 20% even

when it's only in idle? ex. 19% = 2.99Ghz. or 8% = still at 2.99Ghz.

My power option is set to Balanced (recommended)...

I've made some observation, switching between the three power option,

the cpu seems to stuck at their pre-configured settings. There's no "THROTTLING"

going on. Say you're doing some video conversion, playing a game or

anything that stresses the CPU, it should compensate for the load being applied.

This does not....

Hopping for a solution.