Current idle processor consumption around 40% following the 1803 update
Current idle processor consumption around 40% following the 1803 update
TimeBrokerSvc handles the background "metro app" which can sometimes cause issues with Groove music or other store applications. You might want to adjust your settings; go to Settings > Privacy > Background apps and disable "Let apps run in the background." This could resolve problems if TimeBroker is the root cause. I’ve dealt with similar situations and really enjoy Windows 10! ... /s
Well, these aren't the guidance I expected—there are simpler methods to turn off a service. Thanks for the suggestion; I've already handled it and we can check the results. Initial signs look good, but they're still too soon to be certain.
Because of the issues with the service, it doesn't always allow disabling it through the services console. I've been relying on registry edits for some time to turn off various services.
Check the Performance section in Task Manager. If your drive shows high active time but low read/write speeds, it could point to issues with Windows Update. Diagnosing this might be tricky without a full reset of updates—otherwise it may persist for days. You can find examples of a Windows update reset batch file if you'd like.
It could be a driver problem then... enable "Show kernel time" in the Performance tab of Task Manager. If the kernel section (darker blue) appears below CPU usage, it suggests an application issue. When the kernel matches the CPU load, it points strongly to a driver-related cause ("kernel time" refers to high-privilege hardware access).
You may also utilize Process Explorer, though it doesn't always reveal the cause you're after, particularly when dealing with driver issues; https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinte...s-explorer