EnderStorm318
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Recently I refreshed my computer and installed windows 8 and now my svchost is hogging my cpu and it makes my computer very slow. I would like to know if anyone can help me fix this issue.
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The thread discusses a CPU usage issue caused by svchost.exe after upgrading to Windows 8, with the original poster seeking help for the slowdown. A responder explains that high svchost CPU usage is a longstanding problem linked to Windows Updates and recommends running Malwarebytes, disabling automatic updates, and rebooting to troubleshoot. Overall, the conversation offers practical advice for addressing svchost-related performance issues, emphasizing checking for viruses and managing update settings.
The thread discusses a CPU usage issue caused by svchost.exe after upgrading to Windows 8, with the original poster seeking help for the slowdown. A responder explains that high svchost CPU usage is a longstanding problem linked to Windows Updates and recommends running Malwarebytes, disabling automatic updates, and rebooting to troubleshoot. Overall, the conversation offers practical advice for addressing svchost-related performance issues, emphasizing checking for viruses and managing update settings.
Solution
Hi
This is a problem that goes way back, at least to Windows XP.
It usually has to do with Windows Updates.
But before you get into that run Malwarebytes and make sure you don't have any viruses etc.
Go to Windows Updates and turn off automatic updates and then reboot, see if the problem goes away.
Here is a link to the page about it at Microsoft...
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...-manager/6b372d8b-0ca4-4042-ba37-b2a7cdcdbd06
Mike
This is a problem that goes way back, at least to Windows XP.
It usually has to do with Windows Updates.
But before you get into that run Malwarebytes and make sure you don't have any viruses etc.
Go to Windows Updates and turn off automatic updates and then reboot, see if the problem goes away.
Here is a link to the page about it at Microsoft...
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...-manager/6b372d8b-0ca4-4042-ba37-b2a7cdcdbd06
Mike