-
taskhostw.exe has high CPU consumptionm of 99.3%
Hey, I have been searching the internet all day and I have not found a fix for this. I have been playing some Overwatch and League of Legends and noticed that every 10 or so seconds the characters jump/snap to a location. I assumed it was lag or that my graphics drivers weren't updated but I...- sparky
- Thread
- consumption cpu high taskhost
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Software
-
M
Windows 10 Frequent BSOD for over 1.5 years have recently replaced my RAM, PSU and Motherboard to no avail. Looking for help/advice.
Link Removed / Link Removed CPU: Link Removed ($354.90 @ OutletPC) CPU Cooler: Link Removed Motherboard: Link Removed ($389.99 @ Amazon) Memory: Link Removed ($104.99 @ Amazon) Storage: Link Removed ($184.89 @ OutletPC) Storage: Link Removed ($46.12 @ OutletPC) Storage: Link Removed...- MrNeski
- Thread
- bsod cpu diagnostics drivers error codes gaming hardware help request memory motherboard pc build performance issues power supply reinstall system stability tech support troubleshooting undergraduate studies user experience windows 10
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
-
Sick of windows 10
Hello! I'm just a guy who is sick of useless updates, useless apps, useless pre-installed programs and uselss RAM and CPU using stuff. I was wondering : Is there any way, or any alternative to windows 10 which has no updates ( like, never, ok, maybe security updates, but ONLY security updates...- Adrian SickOfWindows
- Thread
- alternatives cpu customization performance ram resources security software update windows 10
- Replies: 21
- Forum: Windows Software
-
Hardware / high temperature
Hi Windows Forum I'm writing this topic for a friend of mine. I can start by explaning why I've made this post. Well you see, my friend has quite some problems with her Laptop, she is experiencing high temperature on her laptop while gaming bf3 on low sittings. She changed thermal paste on...- shadows
- Thread
- bf3 cooling cpu dust removal gaming gpu hardware high temperature laptop performance tech support temperature control thermal paste
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Hardware
-
Windows 7 Can I Overclock My Low-Spec CPU? Need Help Identifying Compatibility and Options
So I'm running a pretty horrible spec'd PC. Not going into details, but this is the bench from CPU-Z. Is it possible to overclock this CPU? I've seen google stuff that say yes, but most were very old. (I've gotten answers on another site that it can be, if motherboard and such is right...- iMCLueLeSS
- Thread
- benchmark cpu cpu-z gaming hardware motherboard overclocking performance system specs tech support
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Windows Hardware
-
Intel Foreshadow vulnerability
Intel has revealed another major security vulnerability in its CPUs, similar to the Meltdown/Spectre vulnerabilities revealed earlier this year. It is understood that at this time there are no current exploits and further information can be found on the released Link Removed . AMD chips are...- kemical
- Thread
- amd cache cache timing cpu cybersecurity exploit hardware information disclosure intel l1tf meltdown mitigation processor security side-channel spectre speculative execution technology vulnerability
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Hardware
-
N
Windows 8 Windows 8 Installation Question
Hello. A month ago, my power supply exploded and everything inside my PC cause got destroyed and corrupted. I got my whole PC changed, but when I used my Windows 10 64 bit CD, it didn't work. It kept booting into the screen of installation, then restarting my PC. I tried the 32 bit version, it...- Necromastery
- Thread
- 32-bit 64-bit boot issues computer setup cpu installation old hardware pentium performance power supply secureable software compatibility tech support troubleshooting users windows 10 windows 7 windows 8
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
-
Fans not working
Since I've taken up gaming I've been paying particular attention to CPU core percentages and fan speed. I have a Rainmeter Widget that shows bar graphs for the individual cores. I've seen it peg all four cores at 100% for almost 10 minutes during game installation. The fans never came on. I used...- stueycaster
- Thread
- bios cooling cpu dell dism dns drivers fans gaming hwinfo inspiron performance ram upgrade sfc ssd upgrade task manager temperature windows insider windows update
- Replies: 17
- Forum: Windows Hardware
-
TA18-141A: Side-Channel Vulnerability Variants 3a and 4
Original release date: May 21, 2018 Systems Affected CPU hardware implementations Overview On May 21, 2018, new variants—known as 3A and 4—of the side-channel central processing unit (CPU) hardware vulnerability were Link Removed. These variants can allow an attacker to obtain access to...- News
- Thread
- attack cpu cve-2017-5715 cve-2017-5753 cve-2017-5754 cve-2018-3639 cve-2018-3640 exfiltration hardware impact meltdown mitigation patch security side-channel software spectre variant variant 3a vulnerability
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Security Alerts
-
Windows 10 need help. windows 10 lag
today i downloaded a game called chess ultra. when i opened it the graphics was so high that the game started lagging. so i quit the game. but after this my pc was super slow. the cpu,ram,disk,gpu,network all are free (2-15% used) but i can't even search a program on start. i disabled all third...- roskee
- Thread
- chess ultra cpu disk games gaming gpu high graphics lag network optimization pc specs performance ram slow pc system issues task manager third party services troubleshooting uninstall windows 10
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
-
KB4090007: Intel microcode updates
Intel release updates for Spectre on 6th generation (Skylake) chips: Intel Link Removed that they have completed their validations and started to release microcode for newer CPU platforms around Spectre Variant 2 (CVE 2017-5715 (“Branch Target Injection”)). This update includes microcode...- kemical
- Thread
- cpu cve-2017-5715 fall creators update guidance intel manufacturer microcode microsoft update catalog mitigation patch registry rtm security skylake spectre speculative execution update vulnerabilities windows 10 windows server
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Software Updates
-
Unable to Boot New Desktop System Configured with AMD 2nd Generation Ryzen™ Desktop Processor, and AMD Socket AM4 Motherboard
AMD opened up a Link Removed for users that have issues with Ryzen 5 2400G and Ryzen 3 2200G processors not booting: Unable to Boot New Desktop System Configured with AMD 2nd Generation Ryzen™ Desktop Processor, and AMD Socket AM4 Motherboard Article Number: PA-100 This document provides...- kemical
- Thread
- amd amd ryzen bios update boot issues bootkit cpu graphics installation motherboard performance processor radeon retail rma exchange socket am4 support update warranty workaround
- Replies: 1
- Forum: General Computing
-
S
8700K crazy temps on asus real bench or prime95.
HI. I have 8700K on stock with mobo Asus Z370 Pro Gaming + case Fractal Design R5. Cpu temps on games are fine 70C+. 3dmark physic test looped 70-80C. Unigine Heave 50-65C max on some spots. When i run Asus Real Bench it skyrockets in stress test to 95C, and i am stopping test. In Prime95 its...- sew333
- Thread
- 8700k asus bios cooling cpu cryorig m9i fractal design gaming hardware memory overclocking performance prime95 real bench stock stress test synthetic temperature uefi xmp
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Windows Hardware
-
Recent Microsoft updates and AMD
Recently the updates released by Microsoft to combat Meltdown and Spectre have caused some boot issues for those running with certain AMD processors. (this issue is only affecting older AMD cpu's apparently) January 3, 2018—KB4056897 (Security-only update) January 9, 2018—KB4056894 (Monthly...- kemical
- Thread
- amd boot issues chipset cpu customers extended security updates january meltdown microsoft monthly rollup os build rollback security spectre tech support temp pause unbootable update vulnerabilities windows
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows Security
-
TA18-004A: Meltdown and Spectre Side-Channel Vulnerability Guidance
Original release date: January 04, 2018 Systems Affected CPU hardware implementations Overview On January 3, 2018, the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) became aware of a set of security vulnerabilities—known as Meltdown and Spectre— that affect modern...- News
- Thread
- advisories amazon architecture attack cloud solutions cpu cybersecurity guidance information kernel linux meltdown mitigation nccic patch performance security spectre vulnerability
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Security Alerts
-
Meltdown and Spectre: CPU vulnerabilities patched
New vulnerabilities have recently been discovered with modern cpu's: It would seem Intel are more prone to attack than AMD: Meltdown and Spectre Microsoft have released patches which will be available via Windows update. If like me yours hasn't arrived then download the standalone...- kemical
- Thread
- amd cloud solutions cpu data theft desktop exploitation hardware intel laptop meltdown patch privacy security spectre update vulnerabilities windows 10 windows 7 windows 8.1
- Replies: 39
- Forum: Windows Security
-
Windows 10 3 errors BSDO!
I have o Windows 10 PRO 64bits. I replaced new motherboard (ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3 to M5A97 R2.0). I ran memtest86. I ran sfc/scannow and chkdsk. I tested stress CPU + GPU for 30 mins. Without errors!- claudiocesar
- Thread
- 64-bit asus bsdo chkdsk cpu diagnostics error gpu hardware memtest86 motherboard performance pro sfc stress test system tech support troubleshooting upgrade windows 10
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
-
S
Windows 10 Is this safe way to secure mobo cpu socket pins? I sell mobo
Hello. I am selling Asus Z170-P to other person. I do not deal with folding computer I ordered service of random pc technican. I call him. He go to my home and re plug mobo from case. Problem was that this black cover was not able to insert to secure mobo pins. I dont know why. He was trying to...- sew333
- Thread
- advice asus cover cpu hardware motherboard pc build plastic case protection repair rma safety selling services socket tech support technician tissue troubleshooting z170-p
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
-
Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 15252 for Mobile
Hello Windows Insiders! Today we are releasing Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Build 15252 to Insiders in the Fast ring. General changes, improvements, and fixes for Mobile This build includes all the improvements from KB4038788. In preparation for the release of the Windows 10 Fall...- News
- Thread
- app background processes build 15252 camera cpu dona fall creators fixes general changes hustle-as-a-service improvements insider messaging mobile preview update version 1709 windows 10
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Live RSS Feeds
-
Windows 10 How to troubleshoot laptop crashing
My guess is hardware, but what I notice is that the machine will stutter -> hang -> then totally crash. The system is still "on" but I must do a hard-power-off in order to turn it on again. Sometimes after crashing it will hang and crash during the whole POST/BIOS startup section as well...- blksith0
- Thread
- bios cpu crash error hanging hardware laptop lenovo performance post power off random specs stuttering support system troubleshooting video w510
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Windows Help and Support