Completely Remove Antimalware Service Executable

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Hi Rudie. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

1. Here are the fixes working for others for Anti-Malware Service Executable high RAM and disk usage:

https://www.techbout.com/antimalware-service-ex...

https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/antimal...

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/for...

https://techninjapro.com/how-to-solve-antimalwa...

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/for...

https://www.99mediasector.com/working-antimalwa...

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxGO6T5ZQpA

2. This can also go to the install quality. We know this because no one of millions who has done a gold standard Clean Install has ever come back to report further problems:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

3. Until then you can go over Windows using 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, and also Step 16 to test a new Local Admin account. Then continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.

4. Update your drivers and BIOS/UEFI firmware from the PC or motherboard maker's Support Downloads web page, using the full model number, Serial Number or Dell Service Tag on sticker. Compare the latest drivers available for download with the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start button. Make sure you have the latest BIOS or UEFI firmware, Chipset, Display (Video), Sound, USB3, Bluetooth, Network and all other drivers, or else download and install the latest now.

Updating drivers from the Device Manager or Windows Update is rarely enough. The most basic thing we need to learn to maintain a PC is keep the latest manufacturer's drivers installed from their Support Downloads web page. Everything else depends on this.

5. If nothing else works then do a Repair Install, by installing Media Creation Tool, open tool and choose to Upgrade Now. This reinstalls Windows while keeping files, programs and most settings in place, is the most stable method to advance to the latest version, and solves most problems. Tutorial here: https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/fix-windows...

As to Linux:

So you still have a safety net, you can add Linux in a Dual Boot following this guide:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/dual-boot-wind...

Or you can trial it from within Windows using a VM as shown here:

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/install-linux-win...

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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Thanks for the update. I'm sorry it didn't work. I also ran out of ideas on the subject. But don't worry, this is a community of experts so maybe they can provide you with new ideas.

Have a great day.