My CPU usage is at 100 when opening Task Manager

Anonymous
2020-03-29T05:01:16+00:00

I tried scanning the PC with Malwarebytes, and a few other tools. The results came out clean. I finally installed a fresh new copy of windows on PC. 

The CPU usage is still at 95-100% when opening Task Manager, but goes down after a few seconds. I tried using a few third party tools to monitor the CPU usage and it's normal.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-03-29T05:16:40+00:00

    Hi TSI. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 year Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator. If you will work with me I will be here to help until the issue is resolved.

    1. See fixes for CPU 100%:

    https://www.whatech.com/computer-support/blog/6...

    https://www.maketecheasier.com/fix-windows-100-...

    https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/gaming/...

    https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/fix-high-cpu-usag...

    https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-windows-10-high-c...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iG-7VzfjEs

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKmxlKCEDx8

    2)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, and also Step 16 to test a new Local Admin account. Then continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.

    1. Update your drivers and BIOS/UEFI firmware from 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.

    1. 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, and is also the most stable method to advance to the latest version. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m...
    2. Compare the install you did with this gold standard 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...

    The reason I ask you to do this is because no one of millions who have followed the install in that link has ever come back to report problems that I have seen. It is also a great learning experience that will make you permanently the master of your PC because you will learn what works best and have applied it with your own hands.

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you will wait to choose if I resolved your problem, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-03-29T05:34:36+00:00

    Also you need to click on the CPU column and see what is the CPU is doing.

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