Windows 10: windows defender antimalware service executable

Discus and support windows defender antimalware service executable in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; 1-Is this program always supposed to run in the background ?? Because this has slowed down the laptop and also the laptop fan is constantly working... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by hadiaref, Mar 13, 2021.

  1. HADIAREF
    hadiaref Win User

    windows defender antimalware service executable


    1-Is this program always supposed to run in the background ??

    Because this has slowed down the laptop and also the laptop fan is constantly working with overheating

    2-What can I do to stop this?

    :)
     
    hadiaref, Mar 13, 2021
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  2. ENZO CONTINI
    Enzo Contini Win User

    Antimalware Service Executable problem

    I am still having the problem even with the latest prerelease build. The Antimalware Service Executable process is often running and taking a lot of CPU, disk and memory. The same The Antimalware Service Executable -> Windows Defender Service ...
    Too often the PC (an I7 one, 8 GB EliteBook HP) is stuck and even the response of a keyboard entry is very slow!!

    Any suggestions?
     
    Enzo Contini, Mar 13, 2021
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  3. MAARIJ_2016
    Maarij_2016 Win User
    Antimalware Service Executable problem

    I was having the same issue like for weeks on my HP Probook Ci5 12GB, the Antimalware Service Executable process was eating up massive CPU, DISK and RAM. After all the hard time I got searching the solution I finally landed on

    this     article which helped me.
     
    Maarij_2016, Mar 13, 2021
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  4. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User

    windows defender antimalware service executable

    Antimalware Service Executable - How do I stop it completely?

    Hello Aniax,

    As you are facing issues with high performance usage by Antimalware Service Executable service on your device, we will help you with this issue.

    I would like to inform that Antimalware Service Executable is a part of Windows Essentials.

    I suggest you to refer to the below post and check if your issue matches with the same. If so, try the troubleshooting steps suggested by
    GreginMich replied on November 6, 2015 and check if it helps.

    How to stop Antimalware Service Executable from hogging cpu on Windows
    10

    Hope it helps. Get back to us for further assistance on this issue. We will be happy to help you.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Mar 13, 2021
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