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Modern Setup Host

Anonymous
2017-11-17T02:46:43+00:00

I have recently had an issue on Windows 10 where a Windows process called "Modern Setup Host" will take up large amounts of my CPU, RAM, and disk capabilities (as much as 60%, 40%, and 95% respectively). This will occur in 20 to 30 minute segments periodically. What is going on? Can I end this process so I can use my computer?

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-12-07T17:43:32+00:00

    Hi Benjamin,

    Modern Setup Host  is an installer located in *C:$Windows.~BT\Sources*folder, which runs as a scheduled task every time a user logs in, to execute a process with the local user’s privileges within the context of its parent windowsstoresetupbox.exe.

    Too many programs running on your computer all at the same time is one of the possible causes why your computer becomes sluggish and producing a high CPU usage.

    To help you resolve your concern, kindly follow these steps:

    1. Perform a clean boot. It helps eliminate software conflict. Here's the link.
    2. Delete unnecessary files by performing a Disk cleanup. You may refer to this link.
    3. Optimize your Startup programs. Open Taskbar> Startup tab>Disable all the unnecessary startup programs.

    Note: Please go through the section: How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot of the KB article to boot the computer in normal startup after fixing the issue.

    Should you need further assistance, please let us know.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-11-17T05:53:22+00:00

    Hi Benjamin,

    If you recently installed or updated your Windows 10, the Modern Setup Host might be the process that sets up Metro apps or other features of your device. These should settle down after a few days of time. For us to assist you better, kindly answer the questions below:

    • Have you made any changes to your computer prior to this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • Which version and OS build number of Windows 10 is currently installed? To check, press the Windows key, type winver, and press the Enter key.

    Regards.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-12-04T05:44:28+00:00

    Hello Eric,

    Sorry for the late response, but I have continued to have issues periodically with this.  When the issue first arose, it was intermediately following a rather significant Windows update, but his program kept budding in a few times a week for the last month. Just today I was trying to back something up to my external hard drive when Modern Host Setup came in and took up all my disk bandwidth. At some points, even my CPU jumped to 100% utilization by some background Windows processes, making my fans freak out and everything crawl for a few seconds. I'm not on my Dell XPS 15 right now, so I can't fetch the specs, but I have Windows 10 and it appears to update itself regularly and automatically. All I have done to troubleshoot is to not use my computer while Modern Host Setup runs, but this is not always applicable. I feel like I don't have many other options since I don't feel confident in modifying or cancelling programs that manage my operating system.

    I'll try to get back to you with those specs as soon as possible.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-12-21T07:00:40+00:00

    Hello Raymond,

    Thanks for the advice. I looked into each of your points that you suggested. A clean boot was not very applicable since I only had four enabled startup process (Delayed Launcher,  a couple audio drivers, and Windows Defender) and assumed wanted those things. I did do a disk clean up, though a majority of the files where the 3.8 GB I had in the recycle bin.

    I will see what happens. Once again, thanks and happy holidays.

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