Windows 10: WMI Provider Host

Discus and support WMI Provider Host in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; Why is this process taking up 4-7% of my CPU? I know what is does, but is it normal for it to use that much power (%)? This has not been a problem... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by Joakia, Apr 28, 2017.

  1. JOAKIA
    Joakia Win User

    WMI Provider Host


    Why is this process taking up 4-7% of my CPU? I know what is does, but is it normal for it to use that much power (%)? This has not been a problem before. Only a few weeks ago, it was only on 1% or less. Will disabling this process do any harm to my system?

    :)
     
    Joakia, Apr 28, 2017
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  2. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User
    Andre Da Costa, Apr 28, 2017
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  3. AARONUR
    AaronUr Win User
    WMI Host Provider Regularly Using Up CPU

    Thanks Andre!! This solved my WMI Host problem. My CPU went back again to 2, 3 o 4% when idle and the Temperature of my CPU and Cores was reduced to Normal levels 45 to 52 degrees C. Thanks again.... Aaron...
     
    AaronUr, Apr 28, 2017
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  4. TAIRIKUOKAMI
    TairikuOkami Win User

    WMI Provider Host

    It should have zero activity, unless it is in a job, maybe triggered by some app.
    Running a maintenance would not hurt. Download WC.bat and run it as admin.
     
    TairikuOkami, Apr 28, 2017
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  5. JOAKIA
    Joakia Win User
    I tried to run it, restarted my computer after it was done. No change *Sad Is it any way to see what is triggering it?
     
    Joakia, Apr 28, 2017
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  6. TAIRIKUOKAMI
    TairikuOkami Win User
    Download Process Monitor to see, what it is is doing, maybe it will give some clue.

    Menu - Filter - Filter - Process Name - is - wmiprvse.exe - OK - Yes
     
    TairikuOkami, Apr 28, 2017
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  7. JOAKIA
    Joakia Win User
    So I tried to run it. It mentions USBHUB 3 alot. Maybe a device is making the problem? I tried to disconnect all of my USB devices. Nothing seemed to lower the CPU usage from WMI provider host.
     
    Joakia, Apr 28, 2017
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  8. TAIRIKUOKAMI
    TairikuOkami Win User

    WMI Provider Host

    It looks, like it is trying to repeatedly install a driver.

    You can use Driver Easy Free to check for missing/outdated drivers.
    Then you can google the driver version and download it elsewhere.
     
    TairikuOkami, Apr 28, 2017
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  9. JOAKIA
    Joakia Win User
    Alot of my drivers was outdated. I think updating them worked. Its now on 0%. Thank you so much *Smile
     
    Joakia, Apr 4, 2018
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