Windows 10: Windows Driver Foundations/WUDFHost High Memory usage 27.8%

Hello, I am posting this forum to ask for help due to a recent problem I've been having. I've been doing my research on everything on what could be causing this. From what I've 'read' is a "[COLOR=rgba32, 33, 36, 1]set of libraries and tools which helps in reducing the complexity while writing [/COLOR]Windows drivers[COLOR=rgba32, 33, 36, 1]. It pushes the [/COLOR]drivers[COLOR=rgba32, 33, 36, 1] to user mode. This service [/COLOR]is[COLOR=rgba32, 33, 36, 1] necessary for the overall stability of the system." however, most of my drivers have been updated. did a full scan in command prompt and windows update troubleshooter. Command prompts system scan said there were no issues; my laptop is fully up to date with the latest updates I check every weekend and do a manual check in settings and then install them if there are new ones and double check after i do that process. WiFi Drivers are completely new to me since I've only ever heard of it from this Microsoft post from 2017 about someone complaining about "high CPU usage" WUDFHost is using 0% CPU 27%+ memory and 0% disk. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=rgba32, 33, 36, 1]I look forward from hearing a response :[/COLOR]

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Windows Driver Foundation High CPU Usage Problem

Hi Markus,

WUDFHost or Windows Driver Foundation is a set of libraries and tools which helps in reducing the complexity while writing Windows drivers. It pushes the drivers to user mode. This service is necessary for the overall stability
of the system.

You've mentioned that all your apps and programs have been updated, is Windows included in them? How about your drivers, especially your WiFi driver?

Have you ran the System Maintenance Troubleshooter? Running this troubleshooter will find and clean up unused files and shortcuts, and perform maintenance tasks.

• Right-click the Start icon, then select Control Panel.
  
• Choose the Large icons option from the View by drop down list found on the upper-right part of the Control Panel window.
  
• Locate then select Troubleshooting.
  
• Click View all from the left pane.
  
• Locate and click System Maintenance to run the troubleshooter then follow the next steps.
  

You may also perform a Clean Boot to make sure that no application is causing the high CPU usage.

Clean Boot helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when running or installing a program in Windows 10.

Note: Please go through the section: How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot of the Kb article to boot the computer in normal startup after fixing the issue.

Here are some other steps you may take to troubleshoot the high CPU usage issue you're in.

Let us know what happens next.

Regards.

 

High CPU Usage by Windows Driver Foundation

Hi there, i have the same issue here. Since last Update the Windows Driver Foundation Task has a high CPU usage and my Surface Book lags like **** I've done a Trace like requested. How can i send it to you guys? Best

 

System and compressed memory high disk usage

Hi Robert,

As you are facing issues with high system and compressed memory on your device we will help you with this issue.

Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the make and model of your device?
• What is the complete error message with respect to the memory when you are trying to access games?

This issue might have occurred due to applications or services running at the startup on the computer. Bad sectors on the hard drive or outdated and incompatible drivers might also cause such issues.

I suggest you to refer to the below post check if your issue matches with the same.

If so, I recommend you to try the troubleshooting steps suggested by Amarjeet Paul
and check if it helps.

System and compressed memory high disk usage during file
copy

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.