Task Manager starts boosting performance metrics.
Task Manager starts boosting performance metrics.
Hey there! I’m trying to figure out what’s going on here. Right now, I notice a slight improvement in frame rates when Task Manager is running, even if it’s just minimized. It seems like the difference could be due to something related to system performance or resource usage. I’ve seen similar patterns across different games—like Apex Legends where 170 FPS appears with Task Manager open versus 80 FPS without it. These results keep showing up consistently. After some time, I’ve thought about two possible explanations: First, maybe some malware or resource-heavy software is using up system resources while Task Manager is active. Second, keeping Task Manager open might be tweaking the system’s timing settings, which could boost performance. I tried adjusting the timer resolution with ISLC, but it didn’t help much. If you have any insights on how to test these ideas or confirm them, I’d really appreciate it. I’m concerned about losing access if I ever need to troubleshoot without Task Manager open. Let me know what you think! My setup includes an i9-9900KS with Corsair components and a WD Blue SSD, running Windows 10.
From the title alone, it seems you believe you have a bitcoin miner running. Miners usually stop when taskmgr.exe starts. I attempted the same to check for performance improvements after a fresh install—no luck. It appears the problem is software-related. Would you like me to suggest tools like Process Hacker 2 to monitor your usage?
I've reinstalled Windows several times after noticing the issue first. Is it realistic for a miner to stay active in the operating system afterward? I don’t think so, though I haven’t encountered such a case before. I shut down Task Manager and used Process Hacker just to confirm, but nothing unusual appeared. The changes between games seem quite significant.
Hey i know why, you have a bitcoin mining virus. Someone else is using your pc to mine bitcoins for them. It slows down your pc and when you turn on task manager they try to hide the app from you by shutting it down causing a performance boost. USE malwarebytes to remove it!!! It worked for me!!!