How to Uninstall Microsoft PC Manager Causing High CPU Usage?

Question

Recently, my computer has been experiencing significant slowdowns, particularly during compilation tasks and command execution—compilation speed dropped noticeably. Checking Task Manager revealed a process named MSPCManager consistently consuming excessive CPU resources. After manually ending the task and stopping its service, I cannot find an uninstall option anywhere. Why was this software installed automatically? More importantly, how can I completely remove it?

System Version: Windows 10 22H2

Answer 1

You can uninstall MSPCManager through powershell. Here is the method of uninstallation:

1. Open powershell as administrator in any terminal program you like.
2. Type Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers -Name microsoft.microsoftpcmanager | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers

Answer 2

Hi there, this is Marc. Thanks for reaching out to the community.

To remove Microsoft PC Manager, first try the normal methods: go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps, search for Microsoft PC Manager, click the three dots, and select Uninstall. If you don’t see it there, open Control Panel > Programs and Features and check if it appears in the list.

If it was bundled with a Windows update or your PC manufacturer, it might not show in the usual uninstallers. In that case, download the app directly from https://pcmanager.microsoft.com, open it, and check if there’s an uninstall option inside. Some builds include a built-in uninstaller.

To stop it right away, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, right-click MSPCManager in the Processes tab and choose End task, then go to the Startup tab and disable it.

You can refer to this website for more information on how to Uninstall Microsoft PC Manager: https://en.ittrip.xyz/windows/troubleshooting/uninstall-pc-manager-beta

Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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