How To Repair Short Cpu

Are you suffering from the100% CPU usage or high CPU usage issue? Don't worry… Although it's incredibly frustrating, you're definitely not the only person to experience this problem. Thousands of users have recently reported the very same issue. More importantly, you should be able to fix it pretty easily.

Try these fixes

Here's a list of fixes that have resolved this problem for other users. You don't have to try them all. Just work your way through the list until you find the one that does the trick for you.

End the processes that consume lots of CPU resources
Update your drivers
Fix potential Windows stability issues
Modify Settings in Registry Editor
Run an antivirus scan
Disable P2P Share
Modify Windows notification settings

Fix 1: End the processes that consume lots of CPU resources

When you notice that your PC becomes slower than usual and the CPU usage is at 100%, try opening Task Manager to check which processes are hogging so much CPU usage. Here is how to do it:

1) On your keyboard, press Ctrl,Shift andEsc to openTask Manager. You'll be prompted for permission. ClickYes to run Task Manager.

2) Click the CPU column header to sort the processes byCPU usage. Now you can check which processes eat up your CPU.

Before you end the processes that eat up your CPU, you should Google the process name to check whether it is safe to kill or not.

3) Select the process that consumes lots of your CPU and then click End task to kill this process.

See if the CPU usage is still at 100% after you end all the process that eat up the CPU. If not, congratulations! You've resolved this issue. If this issue persists, try the next fix.

Fix 2: Update your drivers

Some outdated or missing drivers may also trigger this issue. By updating your drivers to the latest version, you may fix compatibility issues or bugs that cause high CPU usage.

Here're two trusted ways you can update your device drivers — manually or automatically.

Manual driver update – You can update your device drivers manually by going to the manufacturer's website, and searching for the most recent correct driver for the exact device.

Be sure to choose the drivers that are compatible with your variant of Windows system versions.

Automatic driver update – If you don't have the time, patience or computer skills to update your drivers manually, you can, instead, do it automatically with Driver Easy.

1) Downloadand install Driver Easy.

2) Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.

3) Click Update next to any device to automatically download the correct version of its driver, then you can install it manually. Or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version ofall the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (This requires thePro version – you'll be prompted to upgrade when you clickUpdate All.You getfull support and a30-day money back guarantee).

The Pro version of Driver Easy comes with full technical support. If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy's support team atsupport@drivereasy.com.

Fix potential Windows stability issues

The high CPU usage issue on Windows PC is usually a sign of system instability. What's worse, it often leads to a system freeze or hanging.

To fix the potential Windows stability issues ASAP, try usingReimage, a powerful tool that specializes in Windows repair.

Reimage will compare your current Windows OS to a brand new and functioning system, then remove and replace all the damaged files with fresh Windows files and components from its continuously updated online database that contains vast repository of system services & files, registry values, dynamic link libraries and other components of a fresh Windows installation.

After the repair process is done, Your PC's performance, stability and security will be restored and improved.

To repair corrupted system files using Reimage, follow the steps below:

Download Reimage.
Install and launch Reimage.You'll be asked to run a free scan of your computer. ClickYes to continue.
Wait for Reimage to scan your PC. This may take a few minutes.
After the scanning process completed, Reimage will provide you with the PC scan summary.
If there's any issue, then click the START REPAIR button on the lower-right corner, and with just one click, reimage will start repair the Windows OS on your computer.

Note: This is a paid service with 60-day Money-Back Guarantee, which means that you'll need to buy the full version to start repair.

Fix 4: Modify Settings in Registry Editor

Many users reported that the built-in voice assistance: Cortanta may also trigger the high CPU usage or even 100% CPU usage issue. If you enabled Cortana, you may encounter the same issue.

If. you're not a heavy user of Cortane, try modifying settings in Registry Editor to see if you can fix this issue. Here is how to do it:

Some features of your Cortana will be affected after the change. If you are a heavy user of Cortana, this option might not be appropriate for you.

Faulty modifying settings in Registry Editor could cause irretrievable errors to your system. So before you make any changes, pleasemake sure that you have backed up your Registry first.

1) On your keyboard, press theWindows logo key andR at the same time to open the Run dialog. Typeregedit and then pressEnterto openRegistry Editor. You'll be prompted for permission. ClickYes to open it.

2) Follow the path to locate the correct system files:

          HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TimeBroker

3) On the right side of the pane, right-click Start entry, then selectModify….

4) Change the Value data to4, then click OK to save the change.

See if this annoying issue remains. If not, you've resolved this issue. If this problem reappears, don't worry. There are more fixes for you to try.

Fix 5: Run an antivirus scan

Malware or viruses on you PC may also cause the CPU 100% usage issue. So try running an antivirus scan to see if there are viruses, spywares or Trojans on your PC.

If the antivirus software on your PC detected malware or virus, you need to delete them immediately. After you deleted all the viruses, this issue will be fixed.

If your antivirus software didn't detect any malware, it may suggest that the malware or virus may not be the cause of the high CPU usage issue. In this case, try the next fix, below.

The P2P Share feature on your Windows 10 PC may also caused the 100% CPU usage issue. Try disabling this feature to see if this issue can get fixed. Here is how to do it:

1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key andI at the same time to openWindows Settings. Then clickUpdate & Security.

2) Click Advanced options.

3) Scroll down a little bit and then click Delivery Optimization.

4) Turn off the toggle underAllow downloads from other PCs. You'll be prompted for permission. ClickYes to turn this feature off.

See if the issue persists after you turn off this feature. If this issue remains, try disabling Windows Notification.

Fix 7: Modify Windows notification settings

Some Windows 10 users reported that Windows notification settings may casue the high CPU usage issue. Many of them fixed this issue by modifying Windows notification settings. You can also this this fix a try! Here is how to do it:

1) On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key andI at the same time to openWindows Settings. Then clickSystem.

2) Select Notifications & actionson the left side of the pane. Then scroll down a little bit on the right side pane to turnoff the featureGet tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows.

See if the CPU 100% usage issue reappears after you turn off Windows Notification. If not, you've resolved this issue!

Hopefully one of the fixes above can help you resolve this issue. Please leave your comment below if you have any questions.