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when idle, antimalware service executable using about 50% of my memory....is that normal?

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2023-03-28T02:41:13+00:00

im noticed this problem yesterday....because when im playing game suddenly memory jump more than usual it seems...then i checked idle position...it turns out antimalware service executable using 50% of my memory at idle position...so if this was a problem, how can i fix it....

thank you...

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  1. Lester Bernard Reyes 82,020 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-03-28T03:16:33+00:00

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

    I understand the issue you have, there is nothing to worry I am here to help, technically, it is normal when the Windows Security is doing a scan in the background or there are unnecessary third party-services running background, and for us to sort out the issue, kindly follow the steps below:

    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. Repair Windows apps and Windows defender:

    On Powershell(admin), copy and paste the command below and hit enter:

    Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

    restart the PC and check

    Method 3. Reinstall Windows Defender

    Open the registry, then go to

    Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender

    Then delete the Windows Defender folder, restart the PC, and recheck it.

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

    Bernard

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