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The "system"process is using constant CPU in windows 11

Anonymous
2023-09-13T10:13:51+00:00

I am a professional photographer and have a fast computer with Windows 11 and the latest updates. (i9 13900k, 32GB RAM, RTX 4070 GPU) When I use Adobe Photoshop or Bridge, the "system" process constantly uses between 10 and 40 percent CPU. This makes using Photoshop very very very very slow.

What can i do to stop the "system" process consuming cpu?

Sometimes when I restart the computer it works fine for a while and then after 10 minutes the system process starts using CPU again..

I alrerady tried the following:

Press Windows key + i and go to Windows Update;
Click Check for updates and do ALL pending updates;

run a disk cleanup;

Press Windows key + R and type: cleanmgr press Enter;
Click on clean system files and wait for the files to load;
Select all files and click ok to delete them;

Perform a clean boot;

Press together the keys: Ctrl + Shift + Esc to access the task manager;
Click on start and disable all programs that start with Windows;

Run the system file checker;

Click on the Windows search bar and type: CMD
The result of the search for CMD (Command Prompt) will be displayed, click Run as administrator;
Copy and paste the commands below by pressing Enter after typing each command line;

Sfc /ScanNow

Dism /Online /Cleanup-image /RestoreHealth

Wait for the process to finish and restart the pc;

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-09-13T21:24:43+00:00

    The "System" process is a core Windows process that is responsible for managing various system resources, such as the CPU, memory, and disk. It is normal for the "System" process to use some CPU resources, but if it is using a constant high CPU usage, then there may be a problem.

    Here are some possible reasons why the "System" process is using constant CPU usage in Windows 11:

    • Corrupt or outdated drivers: Outdated or corrupt drivers can cause the "System" process to use high CPU resources. You can update your drivers by going to the website of your computer manufacturer or device manufacturer and downloading the latest drivers for your device.
    • Malware: Malware can also cause the "System" process to use high CPU resources. You can scan your computer for malware using a reputable antivirus program.
    • Background processes: There may be background processes that are running and using up CPU resources. You can use Task Manager to identify and end these processes.
    • Hardware problems: If you have recently installed new hardware, it is possible that it is not compatible with your computer and is causing the "System" process to use high CPU resources. You can try uninstalling the new hardware or updating its drivers.

    If you have tried the above steps and the "System" process is still using constant CPU usage, then you may need to contact Microsoft support for help.

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