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wsappx using 20% of CPU constantly, for no reason.

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2020-11-14T11:27:18+00:00

In task manager, wsappx - AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC), is using 20% of my CPU constantly. I know that it's used to update, install, and uninstall, but I'm not doing any of that and it's still chewing through over 20% of my CPU. I've checked (and updated) Windows 10 and I've turned off automatic updates in the Microsoft store (which I have literally never used). I can't edit Local Group Policy or turn off Superfetch because 'windows cannot find gpedit.msc' - which I found out is a feature of Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise (I'm using Windows 10 Home) and I'm not confident to play with my registry following a guide off a random website. When I go to the properties, it says that the file was created about a week ago, which is when I started noticing my computer become very laggy when I try and play games, which never used to be an issue. I'm not sure what else I can do

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  1. Lester Bernard Reyes 78,510 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-11-14T11:38:55+00:00

    Hi and thanks for reaching out. My name is Bernard an Independent Advisor and a Windows fan like you. I'll be happy to help you out today.

    I actually have the same problem as before and by following the steps provided below fixed my issue, I hope this works for you as well.

    Method 1. Do clean boot:

    A “clean boot” starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs, so that you can determine whether a background program is interfering with your game or program.

    • In the search box on the taskbar, type msconfig and select System Configuration from the results.
    • On the Services tab of System Configuration, select Hide all Microsoft services, and then select Disable all.
    • On the Startup tab of System Configuration, select Open Task Manager.
    • Under Startup in Task Manager, for each startup item, select the item and then select Disable.
    • Close Task Manager.
    • On the Startup tab of System Configuration, select OK. When you restart the computer, it's in a clean boot environment.

    troubleshooting reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929135...

    Method 2. Run memory diagnostic tool: Memory diagnostic tool is a RAM test to check if there is any issues with RAM.

    • Press Windows key + R then type in mdsched.exe hit OK then restart the device.

    Method 3. Set the PC to best performance:

    Press windows key + Pause/Break (or go to file explorer and right click This PC and click properties)

    click on Advanced system settings> Under Performance click settings> Click Adjust for best performance and click OK

    Note: this will reduce all appearance settings you have but will optimize the performance of the PC.

    Let me know how does it goes and I hope that helps.

    Bernard

    Independent Advisor

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