If your Windows 10 is running slowly, and when you check your Task Manager and you find NTOSKRNL.exe hogging on your resources like CPU Usage, Disk Usage, and Memory Usage, this tutorial is helpful for you.
Let me explain first What is ntoskrnl.exe in Windows 10?
Ntoskrnl.exe, short for Windows NT operating system kernel, is a fundamental part of the system. When you see the uncommon usage of high CPU or memory, we would recommend you shut down the possible programs that are causing the issue.
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Hence if you’re also getting this issue, here’s how you can fix it.
See more: How To Fix Antimalware Service Executable High CPU Usage in Windows 10
How To Fix System ntoskrnl.exe Memory Leak and High CPU Usage
Step 1. Open the Run prompt (Windows Key + R), then type regedit and click OK. Open Registry Editor.
Step 2. Go to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\TimeBroker
– Change “Start” value to 3.
Step 3. Go to the following key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SysMain
– Change “DisplayName” value to “Superfetch“.
– Change “Start” value to 3.
Step 4. Restart your computer and then check the result from Task Manager.
VIDEO TUTORIAL: How To Fix NTOSKRNL.exe high CPU, Memory & Disk usage problem in Windows 10
