In this tutorial, learn how to fix high CPU usage by taskhost.exe in Windows 10.
Let me explain first What is taskhostw.exe? Is it a virus?
If you open Task Manager, you might see this file being run inside of the Task Manager. Taskhost.exe file is surely not a malware. Taskhostw.exe is a Windows operating system file. The key function of taskhostw.exe is to start the Windows Services based on DLLs whenever the computer boots up and it functions as a host for processes that are responsible for executing a DLL rather than an Exe or Executable file. It is often mimicked as taskhostex.exe or taskhost.exe on some versions of the Windows operating system.
Taskhost.exe high CPU usage
Now let’s go directly into how to fix high CPU usage by taskhost.exe in Windows 10.
Taskhost.exe high CPU usage on Windows 10
If you find taskhostw.exe file using a high amount of RAM or CPU or working in a suspicious manner, here is how to fix it.
– Check for Corruption in System Files.
– Reinstall any recently installed program
– Scan For Malware
Method 1. Check for Corruption in System Files
Problematic system files might contribute to the Taskhost.exe high CPU issue. You can make use of the Deployment Image Service & Management Tool (DISM) to check the status of these files and replace/repair those affected. To use DISM, follow these steps below:
1. First, open a Command Prompt with administrator privilege. You can search for “cmd“, right-click on the result, and click “Run as administrator“.
2. In the Command Prompt, type the following three commands sequentially and one by one and hit Enter:
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
3. Wait for the process to finish and restart your computer.
4. Run CMD as Administrator and then type sfc /scannow and press Enter to run it.
5. Restart your system after the scan is completed.
Also, you can use the freeware FixWin to Run the System File Checker utility with a click.
Method 2. Reinstall any recently installed program
Go to Control Panel and repair or reinstall any recent programs that you may have installed. If you find any updates for the software, download and install the latest version.
Method 3. Scan your PC for Malware
There is a likelihood that malware has infected the taskhostw.exe process. Try scanning with an anti-malware application such as Smadav Antivirus or Malwarebytes to scan for and delete any malware which could be present on your PC.
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