Use the Windows Task Manager to see exactly what is draining your power. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc .
Follow these steps to diagnose and fix high CPU usage on Windows: 1. Identify and Kill Resource Hogs FIX HIGH CPU USAGE
Caution: Avoid ending critical system processes like explorer.exe . How to Fix High CPU Usage - Intel Use the Windows Task Manager to see exactly
Click the CPU column header to sort processes from highest to lowest usage. 90-100%) and click End Task .
Select a non-critical process using an abnormal amount of CPU (e.g., 90-100%) and click End Task .