Problem with NTOSKRNL.exe running high CPU usage
Problem with NTOSKRNL.exe running high CPU usage
Hello, Your MSI GS60 Ghost Pro 6QE is running Windows 10 x64. It seems the issue started about a month ago when moving through desktop icons with arrow keys felt slow. Task Manager showed a system process using over 10% of CPU at times. When you opened "browse file location," it pointed to ntoskrnl.exe, which is likely the culprit. I've tried all online fixes—registry changes, disk scans, PowerShell commands—but nothing worked. The problem keeps happening and is putting a strain on your older machine. You're not keen on formatting C, so I'm considering saving it as a last resort. I hope someone here has found a quick solution, like @gloop did recently. Thanks in advance!
It’s hard to alter anything significantly because the program is essentially the kernel image that supplies the core components of the Microsoft NT kernel, forming the foundation of the system. You might attempt to reinstall Windows via the Windows 10 tool on Microsoft’s site. Just click “Upgrade this PC now” and observe the outcome.
This behavior can be typical for systems running background services, monitoring tools, or lightweight applications that maintain minimal activity without consuming much power.