Done that, didn't help.
Antimalware Service Executable using way too much memory
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In Task Manager, Antimalware Service Executable is using >300MB of memory and absolutely destroying my experience of Windows. I've done a whole bunch of suggested fixes, such as turning off live protection and adding the MsMpEng.exe exclusion, but none of them worked. Also, I don't really want live protection off. I should be able to have it on without it churning through such a ridiculous amount of RAM. Any help?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
2022-04-10T09:46:51+00:00 Good Day kcNV,
If issue persists even after repair install, you may consider to perform clean installation,save all your important files in a external drive to prevent data loss.
Visit this link as reference on how to perform clean installation.
https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2021/09/clean-...
Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Carlo T.
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Anonymous
2022-04-10T09:15:03+00:00 Done that, same issue.
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Anonymous
2022-04-10T09:14:22+00:00 Good Day kcNV,
I appreciate your time getting back to this thread, if issue persists, you can proceed with repair install , this will repair and replace any corrupted system files.
Go to this link and download and run the ISO and choose to keep your files and apps.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...
Once done restart your computer and check.
Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Carlo T.
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Anonymous
2022-04-10T09:02:38+00:00 Good Day kcNV,
My name is Carlo, I am also using Windows 11 pc and community member like you. Let us work together to sort this out.
-Check for updates and install any updates available, check if there are any security updates available.
-Press Windows key + X
-Go to Settings
-Click System
-Check for Updates and install all updates available.
Once all the updates are all installed restart and check the usage in the task manager.
I hope the information above helps. Please let me know how it goes.
Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Carlo T.