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The service executable tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Antimalware Service Executable process in Windows 10. Users report that this service can spike CPU usage during large file operations, such as copying many files, causing system slowdowns and reduced transfer speeds. The issue is observed in Windows 10 Home builds like 16992, where the service consumes high CPU during intensive tasks and returns to normal once the operation completes. Topics include troubleshooting high resource usage, understanding the behavior of Windows Defender's real-time scanning, and seeking solutions to mitigate performance impacts.
  1. Guest21

    Windows 10 AS SOON AS I START DOING SOMETHING BIG... all hell breaks loose to Antimalware Service Executable.

    So, here is the problem. I was looking at Antimalware Service Executable for a long time, then as soon as I start doing something big such as copying a lot of files at once, a lot of the CPU goes to the Antimalware Service Executable, and then what I am copying goes down to literally Kilobytes...
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    • antimalware cpu usage file transfer help request home edition performance service executable slowdown update 16992 windows 10
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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