DWM.exe suddenly appeared in the processes and its draining my resources and is heating up my computer

and let me rephrase, i did not have DWM in win xp, did not have DWM on win7, and i did not have DWM on win10 untill the may update. SO CLEARLY ITS NOT A NEEDED PROGRAM, and all it every does is drain my integrated gpu and heat up my computer while playing windowed games. which it did not do prior to the may uppdate becuase i did not have DWM, i was playing plenty of windowed games prior, but now afterwards i cant due to my computer bursting into flames.

and im sure its not a virus, run like 10 different virus and malware checks.

bump since this is not solved, and its not going to be untill DWM dosnt exist on my computer.

Hi Tekett. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 9 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

Update the Display driver from the PC maker's Support Downloads web page for your exact model number, HP Serial Number or Dell Service Tag - from the sticker on the PC.

While there check also for newer chipset, BIOS, network, sound, USB3 and other drivers, comparing to the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start Menu.

if this doesn't give you the latest or ideal driver for what you need, compare it to the driver offered by the Intel driver update Utility here: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/...

or the Nvidia Update utility here: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/Scan.aspx?lang=e...

or the AMD autodect utility here: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/windows/P...

For Display issues with Windows Updates one fix that is working is to Roll back or Uninstall the Driver on the Display Device > Driver tab, restart PC to reinstall driver.

You can also try older drivers in Device Manager > Display device > Driver tab > Update Driver > Browse > Let Me Pick.

Then you will know you've tried everything in addition to Windows Update drivers.

Go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files. Then continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.

If nothing else helps you can run a Repair Install by installing the Media Creation Tool and choosing from it to Upgrade Now. This reinstalls Windows in about an hour while saving your files, apps and most settings, solves many problems while also bringing it up to the latest version which you need anyway and by the most stable method. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m...

But remember that in Windows 10 everything depends upon the quality of the install, and Factory or Upgrade installs are inferior installs which most enthusiasts won't even run because they'd expect endless issues. Consider now or later doing the Clean Install in this link which compiles the best possible install that will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

There is also an automated Fresh Start that reinstalls WIndows while shedding corrupting factory bloatware, saves your files, but doesn't clear the drive to get it cleanest: https://www.howtogeek.com/265054/how-to-easily-...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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The only stable way to turn off WIndows Updates that won't cause ancillary issues or risks is to set a Metered Connection: https://www.howtogeek.com/224471/how-to-prevent...

The latest Windows 10 Media is always available on demand from Media Creation Tool: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m...

When ready to Clean Install following the illustrated steps in this link which compile the best possible Clean Install of Windows which will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given, has zero reported problems, and is better than any amount of money could buy: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Make sure during the booted install to follow the illustrated steps to delete all partitions down to Unallocated Space to get it cleanest, then click Next to let it auto-create the needed partitions, format them and begin install - this makes it foolproof.

auto updates from microsoft have been disabled after i downgraded as in not to update to the broken one, even recommended by microsoft support, untill later date when its probably fixed. other then that i have updated audio drivers and gpu drivers i have not touched any other drivers since i got the computer. so that should not have caused me to get DWM.

as for the other stuff, i did the reset thing in the windows settings about a year ago, removing everything. (as i dont have a copy of windows 10, it came with it installed and no one available on the web or as a physical copy, so im unable to do a hard format (which is the ideal)).

but it still doesnt explain why i suddenly got DWM.