Reboot. Save your work first and then restart your computer. … End or Restart Processes. CTRL+SHIFT+ESCAPE to open Task Manager. … Update Drivers. You can update your drivers if a process uses too much CPU. … Scan for Malware. … Power Options. … Find Specific Guidance Online. … Reinstalling Windows. … Other Programs.
What causes high CPU usage?
You can expect high CPU utilization when playing some games, running a video-editing or streaming application, performing an antivirus scan, or juggling many browser tabs.
How do I check CPU usage?
- Start the Task Manager. Press the buttons Ctrl, Alt and Delete all at the same time. …
- Choose “Start Task Manager.” This will open the Task Manager Program window.
- Click the “Performance” tab. In this screen, the first box shows the percentage of CPU usage.
