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    What is SMSS.exe Process in Windows 10? Displaying High CPU usage?


    On a Windows machine, there are a lot of programs running in the background. These files are crucial for the correct functioning of the machine. If you try to force stop any of these programs, your system may undergo an error. SMSS.exe is one such system process that runs in the background and handles multiple […]

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  2. RICK.T
    Rick.T Win User

    Windows 10 Display Blinking with High CPU

    After upgrade to Windows 10, experiencing flashing display and high CPU.

    • At initial logon screen everything is normal - wall paper and logon screen display with no blinking
    • After logon, fan starts as CPU usage spikes, cursor is accompanied by the spinning blue circle
    • touchscreen does not respond to swipe to access Recovery/Safe mode for reboot
    • able to get to Task Manager and Perfmon to see high CPU usage and explorer.exe is suspended
    looking for suggestions on how to either fix or roll back to Windows 8.1
     
    Rick.T, Mar 29, 2021
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  3. KAPIL ARYA MVP
    Kapil Arya MVP Win User
    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 - Windows 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, Mar 29, 2021
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  4. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP 2010-20
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-20 Win User

    What is SMSS.exe Process in Windows 10? Displaying High CPU usage?

    CPU high (process: -ACPI.sys!<symbol disabled>) in Windows 10

    Hi Devang. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 year Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator here to help you.

    See fixes for high Ntoskrnl.exe CPU usage:

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

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/ntoskrnl-exe-hig...

    https://appuals.com/high-cpu-or-disk-usage-by-n... (avoid ad links)

    https://blog.pcrisk.com/windows/12536-ntoskrnle...

    Other fixes for high CPU usage:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-windows-10-high-c...

    https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/fix-high-cpu-usag...

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you will wait to choose if I solved your problem, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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