Issue with Windows Explorer being unusual
Issue with Windows Explorer being unusual
Hi, I’ve been facing some unusual problems with Windows Explorer over the last few months. It started after playing Cyberpunk, and my GPU’s TDP, fan curve, and VRAM—usually around 5GB in-game—kept spiking to 100% while my FPS dropped. In Task Manager, I saw "Windows Explorer" showing a red warning and high power consumption, which I stopped by closing it. After about 20 minutes, it happened again, and I had to repeat the action. This keeps happening whenever I run my PC, even when idle, and it doesn’t seem linked to any specific app or game. I’ve looked online for solutions but haven’t found anything useful. I’m considering a Windows reinstall once I upgrade to an RTX 3080 to check if it fixes the issue. Maybe there’s a background mining virus I didn’t notice?
#1 Malware.
#2 Background OS tasks (such as scheduled activities like updates).
Perform an AV scan and assess your system. For example, MalwareBytes free edition.
Additionally, use Process Explorer to identify programs consuming resources. Here’s the link: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinte...s-explorer
For guidance on interpreting the results, see: https://www.pcworld.com/article/406...ee...ative.html
Consider a clean install versus a reinstall. The former resets your OS drive and installs Windows anew, eliminating software problems like file corruption, bloatware, and malware (except firmware rootkits). The latter maintains your personal files but retains bloatware and malware.
Thank you! I plan to try those options tonight after work. I was thinking about whether a basic SSD reinstall would be better than a clean install. Should I consider buying a new M.2 drive, installing Windows 11 on it, and removing the old SSD, or should I format the current SSD and do a clean install?
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