I have this problem where the antivirus uses too much cpu
April 10, 2025
Windows 10 Top Contributors:
Antimalware Service Executable High CPU Usage
Report abuse
Thank you.
Reported content has been submitted
Please open Task Manager and post a screenshot of the anti-malware service executable process along with the CPU usage and other columns.
Note that around 150--200 MB or CPU usage during idle state is normal. The usage will be much higher when you run a quick or a full scan.
Ramesh Srinivasan
GMT +5:30
Report abuse
Thank you.
Reported content has been submitted
Was this reply helpful?
Sorry this didn't help.
Great! Thanks for your feedback.
How satisfied are you with this reply?
Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.
How satisfied are you with this reply?
Thanks for your feedback.
Before for me it used 100% cpu
Report abuse
Thank you.
Reported content has been submitted
Was this reply helpful?
Sorry this didn't help.
Great! Thanks for your feedback.
How satisfied are you with this reply?
Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.
How satisfied are you with this reply?
Thanks for your feedback.
Ramesh Srinivasan
GMT +5:30
Report abuse
Thank you.
Reported content has been submitted
Was this reply helpful?
Sorry this didn't help.
Great! Thanks for your feedback.
How satisfied are you with this reply?
Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.
How satisfied are you with this reply?
Thanks for your feedback.
Question Info
Last updated April 18, 2025 Views 286 Applies to: