Is it normal for Desktop Windows Manager to use a lot of GPU?

GTurbo 1 Reputation point
2022-11-03T20:46:41.337+00:00

I believe my PC specs are still good... So I'm not sure why DWM.exe is such a resource hog. I've done a clean install of NVIDIA driver and updated my drivers several times but this seems pretty consistent. I'm just not sure if it should be using so much GPU, it seems like my games & programs run fine either way. Could this be a sign of an undetectable virus?

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  1. S.Sengupta 15,111 Reputation points MVP
    2022-11-04T01:16:29.737+00:00

    A few things you could try:

    Disable screensaver

    Run the Performance Troubleshooter

    Switch to the Basic Theme

    Update display drivers

    Troubleshoot in Clean Boot State

  2. S.Sengupta 15,111 Reputation points MVP
    2022-11-05T01:16:56.953+00:00

    You can enable it by the following way:

    In Start Search type Gpedit.msc and hit the enter key.

    In the GP Editor navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Troubleshooting and Diagnostics > Scripted Diagnostics. Enable the policy.