Windows 10: Why cant i see my cpu,memory, disk, or network OR background processes on my task manager?

Discus and support Why cant i see my cpu,memory, disk, or network OR background processes on my task manager? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Well, I sort of can, but it's in the icon thing that shows you how much the PC is using in the hidden icons menu. I have restarted my PC 3 times, But... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by hoi4 addict, Oct 31, 2022.

  1. Why cant i see my cpu,memory, disk, or network OR background processes on my task manager?


    Well, I sort of can, but it's in the icon thing that shows you how much the PC is using in the hidden icons menu. I have restarted my PC 3 times, But it still isn't fixed. For some reason, I have ridiculously high disk and memory usage, while only having a few apps open. Oh, and I also cannot see my background processes either. And when I open File explorerlike I have in the screenshot It doesn't show either. Please help? I'm sorry if this was a dumb question. Here is a screenshot:

    :)
     
    hoi4 addict, Oct 31, 2022
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  2. Task Manager High CPU Usage

    I have the same problem myself with it only happens when I scroll through task manager and open and close it. I don't know this for sure but the reason this probably happens is that you may have a lot of processes running and task manager is using a lot
    of the CPU to process the usage of each program.

    What I have done is disable data that I don't need to see like network usage and GPU usage and it drops the CPU usage a bit. I have also enabled everything and scrolled up and down on it and task manager uses almost twice as much.

    I would suggest disabling everything but CPU, disk, and RAM, (I would not suggest having GPU on because it is almost always at 99% unless you have FPS limits).
     
    Niogenesis, Oct 31, 2022
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  3. Bradmph Win User
    Task Manager - Memory Compression Process?

    Hello,

    In my main system I have a process going that I don't understand. I have 2 computers sitting side by side and when I located this anomaly in my main system, I checked my 2nd system and it showed a different set of information.
    I will post the screen snaps here below of each.

    This first one is from my main computer I use continuously.
    This image shows what seems to be nothing going on with the Memory Compression and I wonder why it is even in the task listings.

    Why cant i see my cpu,memory, disk, or network OR background processes on my task manager? [​IMG]


    Why cant i see my cpu,memory, disk, or network OR background processes on my task manager? [​IMG]


    This second one is my Security Surveillance system running 24/7
    It definitely shows a different set of memory numbers on this image of the Memory Compression. Much more then the above image.

    Why cant i see my cpu,memory, disk, or network OR background processes on my task manager? [​IMG]


    Why cant i see my cpu,memory, disk, or network OR background processes on my task manager? [​IMG]



    Do I need this listing in my system. In the main system task it looks like it is doing nothing, yet in my security system computer, it has much more information given. What does this task do for the computer?

    Thanks for your time
     
    Bradmph, Oct 31, 2022
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  4. Pavan_N Win User

    Why cant i see my cpu,memory, disk, or network OR background processes on my task manager?

    System and compressed memory background process persistently consuming high CPU resources

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    Please answer these questions to get more clarity on this issue:

    1. Did you make any changes to your computer prior to this issue?

    2. Which anti-virus program is installed on the PC?

    High CPU usage occurs for various reasons, for example: virus/malware infections, out-of-date drivers, anti-virus programs or other third-party programs, etc;

    Method 1: Windows has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with system. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your System
    Maintenance.

    Refer these steps:

    • Press Windows key +X, select Control panel
    • Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
    • Run the System Maintenance troubleshooter

    Method 2: Check if the issue resolves in
    Safe Mode.

    Refer this article to boot to safe mode:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/change-startup-settings-in-windows-10#v1h=tab01


    Steps to reduce the CPU usage.

    1-Press "Ctrl," "Shift," and "Esc" on your keyboard. This brings up the task manager without any intermediary screen.

    2-Click the "Processes" button on the task manager.

    3-Click the "CPU" column header until the arrow next to the label points down.

    4-Right-click a program you recognize that uses a high percentage of the CPU and click "End Process." Click "End Process" to reconfirm. This eases up on the CPU's load. Use this step if you're not using a process or if the process has stopped responding. Do
    not use this procedure for windows processes.

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

    Thanks.
     
    Pavan_N, Oct 31, 2022
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