System performance reaching maximum capacity
System performance reaching maximum capacity
When not running, the usage stays near 2% to 4%, but launching any action pushes it up to 100% and occasionally causes drops or short periods of inactivity.
The Task Manager charts display utilization, which differs from actual usage. Intel CPUs with significant turbo boost activity appear much more utilized than they truly are. Focus solely on the Task Manager section that shows usage. When the CPU executes a task, it operates at maximum speed.
Use antivirus software, run a system scan, check for suspicious files, and review recent downloads or installations.
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