I have a Google Chrome process running on Windows with extremely high resource usage.
I have a Google Chrome process running on Windows with extremely high resource usage.
I've observed my fans increasing rapidly at startup and temperatures rising above 60 degrees before I even activate anything. In the task manager, I see a single Google Chrome process that launches independently and consumes significant power, but it only appears when Chrome is open. When I terminate it, everything resets to normal. It also shows up occasionally when I actually use Chrome, and closing it doesn't affect the process. If I right-click on the process or open its location, I'm directed to the Chrome folder and the executable file. I've already disabled all extensions, yet this process still starts before Chrome is open. I've removed the Chrome option from processes so it won't run in the background if Chrome is closed, but I'm still unsure what's causing this issue. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
both Chrome & Firefox will show one app in Task Manager. shouldn't there be no 'lonely process' or other background tasks during basic use. it seems you're either using a compromised OS or dealing with an infestation. the lack of malware detection results pushes me toward considering a compromised system. if you have a valid registered serial or linked account, just reinstall Windows and steer clear of any downloads or clicks that might have caused this problem.
What is this "lonely Google Chrome process"?
Capture a screenshot and share it here via imgur (www.imgur.com).
Check Task Manager under Startup to see unfamiliar or unexpected apps, utilities, or services.
Also review Task Scheduler for any triggers linked to Chrome or other causes.
I recently removed chrome and reinstalled it, not using any new extensions. I rely on the ones I've used for years and trust them. When I right-click on the process, it opens the Google Chrome folder. I'm unsure if it's malware, a virus, or just a glitch. I've run all available antivirus and malware scans, but so far nothing has cleared up. Now I'm checking the task scheduler, though I don't know what to look for.
yes, i uninstalled chrome and the installation stopped working. when i right-click on the process, it opens the file location, which leads me to the google-chrome folder where the exe is stored. i just turned on my pc this morning and it happened again, first thing i see is windows, consuming my cpu and making the fans run fast.
I followed your "smart" advice, removed Chrome and switched to Firefox, after setting everything up correctly. Now I’m experiencing the same problem—Firefox starts with Windows, consumes a lot of CPU and power, but the browser isn’t open. When I right-click on the process, it leads me to the correct Firefox folder. I ran a scan using Defender and Malwarebytes, but nothing was detected. It seems like a process that begins with Windows opens a browser window and starts doing something unusual. Am I being hacked? Could someone be accessing my computer remotely from another network? Please help anyone.
Review the information again, adding complete hardware details and operating system specifics.
Check the PSU specifications: make, model, wattage, age, and condition.
List the disk drives: brand, model, capacity, and current usage.
Utilize Process Explorer (free from Microsoft) to examine all active processes.
Refer to the provided link for details on the Firefox process initiated by Windows.
Search Task Scheduler for any triggers related to that process.