Windows 10: PowerPlan Causing 100% CPU Usage

Every time I start my computer, the fans ramp up to full speed due to 100% CPU usage. In Task Manager, no single program stands out as the culprit; instead, the usage is spread across multiple processes. When I close the process with the highest usage, the load just shifts to another program, keeping the CPU at 100%.I’ve noticed that my power plan is set to "Ultimate Performance." I’ve attempted to delete this plan, switch to "High Performance," and restore default settings, but I have to repeat this process every time I start my PC. Even after removing the Ultimate Performance plan via CMD, i

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Services and Controller app causing 100% CPU Usage

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cpu usage at 100%

CPU usage at 100% from start up for no apparently good reason. Service Host appears to be the problem but I cant narrow it down more than that at present.

Any suggestions?

I am using Windows 10 full release version 64 bit.

 

anyone got any idea why my cpu usage is stuck at 100?

Hi up there : You can find down here. A list of solutions

that may help. To lower the CPU's high % usage

-- These solutions apply to Wins 10 : if you report what OS do you

run and the PC specifications. We can provide other fixes for it

High CPU usage is often connected to long loading times, sluggish

performance, and unexpected crashes. Task Manager's Performance tab

shows detailed information about CPU usage. Older computers may

not have the appropriate drivers for optimal performance.

Updating these may fix the problem.

** mod note: The following information is copied from https://recoverit.wondershare.com/computer-problems/cpu-at-100.html **

one quick way to get rid of this issue : is to end the processes that take up high CPU usage

simply. You can do so using, the Windows Task Manager by following the steps given below.

• Press the "Ctrl," "Shift," and "Esc" keys on your keyboard. Task Manager will open.
  
  Click on "Yes" to grant permission on the prompt and run Task Manager.
  
• In the “Processes” tab, click on the “CPU” column header. Task Manager
  
  will sorted the processes according to CPU usage.
  

• Once you see what processes are causing the most CPU usage, you can disable them.
  
  To do so : click on the specific process or task and then, tap on “End task” to end it.
  

Sometimes, an application or program can run in the background without being noticed. This can

cause your CPU usage to be high. Thus, it is important to disable all such background

running programs and applications in order to reduce CPU usage. Here

is how you can do that by following these steps.

• Open Task Manager by pressing the "Ctrl," "Esc," and "Shift" keys. You can also do so by
  
  clicking right on the Windows button and selecting Task Manager from the list.
  
• Once in the Task Manager, navigate to the “Startup” tab.
  

• Check all the programs that are enabled, and select every single one you don't need
  
• and disable them individually. Then, you can close Task Manager.
  
• Now go to the Windows search bar and type “msconfig," and hit - Enter
  
  to open "System Configuration."
  

• Under the “Services” tab, tick the “Hide all Microsoft services” checkbox.
  
• Then disable all services except essential third-party services such as sound drivers.
  
• Confirm and save changes, then restart your PC.
  

Windows Defender is an in-built security program for protection against viruses and malware

alongside other functions. You can perform a scan to check your computer for viruses.

Follow the method provided below to do that.

• Press the keys “Windows + I” to open Settings on your computer and
  
  select “Update & Security” from the available options.
  

• Navigate to “Windows Security” from the left pane.
  

• Under the Protection Areas, select the “Virus & threat protection” option.
  

• Click on “Scan Options” and choose “Windows Defender Offline Scan” from the list.
  
• Tap on the “Scan now” button and reboot your computer.
  

As it happens, some power settings related to the CPU can affect the system readings.

In such cases, you can check advanced power settings change your power plan.

Follow as mentioned below to do so.

• In the Notifications area, right-click on the battery icon and click on "Power Options."
  
• 
  

• Choose your default power plan and click on "Change plan settings."
  

• From there, tap on "Change advanced power settings."
  

• In the power dialogue box, navigate to “Process power management” and expand it.
  
  From there, expand the “Minimum processor state” option.
  
• The “On battery” and “Plugged in” options should both be set at 5%.
  
• Save changes and restart your computer.
  

It is said that prevention is better than cure. Just like every other issue, the 100% CPU usage issue

that arises on Windows 10 can, although it proves to be a nuisance, it can be actively avoided.

A few tips and techniques are mentioned below to help you prevent the problem

from arising in the first place. Do take them into daily

practice and see the results for yourself.

• Always keep a check on the apps that run in the background. This is an important message
  
  to remember when dealing with various CPU problems. Background
  
  running apps should be disabled properly using Task Manager.
  
• Regularly scan your computer for viruses and malware. This will keep you safe from
  
• a number of different troubles, including the high CPU usage problem.
  
• Make sure to close programs that require high processing power properly. Such games and
  
  programs, if left unchecked, can cause a drastic increase in the CPU usage percentage.
  
• You should also keep an eye on the : Startup programs and
  
  optimize your PC in order to reduce CPU usage.
  
• Update your drivers regularly. Outdated drivers can be the root cause of various
  
  problems on your computer, as well as a contributor to high CPU usage.