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ntoskrnl.exe "System" with continuous network data flow.

ntoskrnl.exe "System" with continuous network data flow.

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Velizar06
Posting Freak
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12-07-2021, 01:22 AM
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Using tools such as Process Explorer helps identify the precise location of the executable. If it doesn’t appear in C:/Windows/System32, it may indicate malware masquerading as the Windows kernel. When found within System32, it confirms the legitimate Windows kernel and explains why certain files consume excessive bandwidth. This concludes my guidance for now.
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Velizar06
12-07-2021, 01:22 AM #1

Using tools such as Process Explorer helps identify the precise location of the executable. If it doesn’t appear in C:/Windows/System32, it may indicate malware masquerading as the Windows kernel. When found within System32, it confirms the legitimate Windows kernel and explains why certain files consume excessive bandwidth. This concludes my guidance for now.

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LukeTheLegend
Junior Member
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12-07-2021, 01:22 AM
#2
The issue might relate to a temporary memory cache problem.
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LukeTheLegend
12-07-2021, 01:22 AM #2

The issue might relate to a temporary memory cache problem.

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Kawaiichan1776
Member
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12-07-2021, 01:22 AM
#3
The network issue is extremely vague, making it hard to understand its true cause, and there’s no solid proof supporting or refuting the idea that it relates to a memory cache.
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Kawaiichan1776
12-07-2021, 01:22 AM #3

The network issue is extremely vague, making it hard to understand its true cause, and there’s no solid proof supporting or refuting the idea that it relates to a memory cache.

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GetUSom
Member
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12-07-2021, 01:23 AM
#4
There are recent changes to the system performance. The "System" process is consuming high bandwidth in Task Manager, with usage peaking around 90-95Mbps. The properties window lists creation and modification dates, which seems normal. Despite troubleshooting—turning off background apps, disabling the shared folder—I still see minimal activity and it has stopped altogether. I’m curious if this relates to a recent network share I accessed for file transfers. Any insights or solutions would be appreciated.
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GetUSom
12-07-2021, 01:23 AM #4

There are recent changes to the system performance. The "System" process is consuming high bandwidth in Task Manager, with usage peaking around 90-95Mbps. The properties window lists creation and modification dates, which seems normal. Despite troubleshooting—turning off background apps, disabling the shared folder—I still see minimal activity and it has stopped altogether. I’m curious if this relates to a recent network share I accessed for file transfers. Any insights or solutions would be appreciated.

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IMayBeDead
Senior Member
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12-07-2021, 01:23 AM
#5
Bueller? Bueller? Figured I would chime in too. I've got a user who isn't IT but spends more time in TaskManager than half the IT staff complaining that their computer's been showing 2.5Mbps usage by "System" / ntoskrnl.exe all day long. I'm not concerned, but I'd love to be able to give them an answer.
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IMayBeDead
12-07-2021, 01:23 AM #5

Bueller? Bueller? Figured I would chime in too. I've got a user who isn't IT but spends more time in TaskManager than half the IT staff complaining that their computer's been showing 2.5Mbps usage by "System" / ntoskrnl.exe all day long. I'm not concerned, but I'd love to be able to give them an answer.