{"id":24955,"date":"2024-10-23T17:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T11:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=24955"},"modified":"2024-10-23T12:20:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T06:50:30","slug":"microsoft-compatibility-telemetry-high-cpu-usage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/microsoft-compatibility-telemetry-high-cpu-usage\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Fix Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry High CPU Usage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel that your PC is running slow? To fix it or find the culprit, did you check the services and processes running on your PC using the Task Manager? Was the Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry service consuming the most CPU usage? If yes, you have come to the right place. Today, we will explain the Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry service and how you can reduce the high CPU problem. Sadly, if the steps do not help, you will have to disable this process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What Is Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a feature in Windows that collects and sends usage and diagnostic data to Microsoft. With the help of this data, Microsoft claims to improve the performance, reliability, and security of Windows and its applications. The telemetry includes hardware configurations, software usage, and system performance information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014Users can manage their telemetry settings through the Privacy section in Windows settings, where they can choose how much data they want to share with Microsoft.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-fix-high-cpu-usage-in-windows\/\">How to Fix High CPU Usage in Windows<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why Does the Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry Process Use So Much CPU<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No exact reasons are identified as of now for why it consumes most of your CPU resources. Experts have speculated that this can occur due to a lack of Windows Updates, corrupted system files, interference by temporary files, or conflicts between services. But do not worry, as we have explained the best methods to fix this issue quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How To Fix Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry High CPU Usage<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 1 &#8211; Turn Off Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The telemetry service regularly transmits data to Microsoft to enhance your system&#8217;s performance and user experience. However, this process can significantly slow down your PC and may collect private information, making it advisable to disable it. It&#8217;s not recommended to delete it, as it&#8217;s a core part of the Windows OS and could lead to stability issues if removed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press the Windows key and type Task Scheduler. Click on the search result with the same name.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24976\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/type-Task-Scheduler.webp\" alt=\"type Task Scheduler\" width=\"772\" height=\"404\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on Task Scheduler Library &gt; Microsoft &gt; Windows &gt; Application Experience in the left panel of the Task Scheduler window.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24973\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Task-Scheduler-window.webp\" alt=\"Task Scheduler window\" width=\"349\" height=\"399\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. In the central panel, look for Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser and right-click on it to choose Disable.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24967\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Microsoft-Compatibility-Appraiser.webp\" alt=\"Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser\" width=\"564\" height=\"181\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing this will forcibly terminate Microsoft&#8217;s Telemetry Service process, effectively preventing Microsoft from collecting any data about issues impacting your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 2 &#8211; Reduce The Amount Of Data Collected By Microsoft<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can prevent data-sharing services from sending certain information to Microsoft through the Settings menu. This should significantly reduce the high CPU usage of the Microsoft Telemetry Service. Here is what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + X and click on <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Next, click the <\/span><b>Privacy &amp; security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab in the left panel and then click on the <\/span><b>Diagnostics and Feedback<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option in the right section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24965\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Diagnostics-and-Feedback-option.webp\" alt=\"Diagnostics and Feedback option\" width=\"945\" height=\"79\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Locate the <\/span><b>Send optional diagnostic data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option and turn off the toggle button next to it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24970\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Send-optional-diagnostic-data.webp\" alt=\"Send optional diagnostic data\" width=\"926\" height=\"97\" sizes=\"(max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Next, click on the <\/span><b>Tailored Experiences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option to view more settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24974\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/toggle-button.webp\" alt=\"Tailored Experiences Toggle Switch\" width=\"947\" height=\"130\" sizes=\"(max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Disable the toggle button next to <\/span><b>Let Microsoft use your diagnostic data.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 3 &#8211; Restart The Telemetry Service<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Microsoft Telemetry Service may be experiencing technical issues leading to unusually high CPU usage. Restarting the Telemetry Service can be beneficial in these situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + R to open the RUN dialog box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Type \u201cservices.msc\u201d\u00a0 and press the OK button to open the Service box.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24963\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Connected-User-Experience-and-Telemetry-service-under-Service-Box.webp\" alt=\"Connected User Experience and Telemetry service under Service Box\" width=\"787\" height=\"510\" sizes=\"(max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Locate the <\/span><b>Connected User Experience and Telemetry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> service.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Right-click on this service and choose Restart from the context menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 4 &#8211; Update Windows<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft releases update patches to fix bugs and issues on Windows PCs. It is quite possible that the Microsoft Telemetry service might be using a lot of resources after a recent update. In this case, many experts would have notified Microsoft via Forums and a new update would have been released to fix this issue. Here are the steps to update your Windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + I to open the Settings box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on Windows Updates in the left panel.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Next, click on the Check for Updates button in the top right corner.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. The Windows Updates Service will automatically download and install the latest updates on your PC.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Next, click on Advanced Options on the same page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23222\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/optional-updates.webp\" alt=\"optional updates\" width=\"946\" height=\"452\" sizes=\"(max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Then, click on Optional Updates (Features, Drivers, etc.).<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Look for updates related to Windows features and check the box before it.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Click on the Download &amp; Install button and wait for the process to complete.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Restart your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/windows-stuck-on-checking-for-updates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9+ Ways To Fix Windows Stuck on \u201cChecking for Updates\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 5 &#8211; Activate System File Checker<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The System File Checker or SFC is an inbuilt tool for repairing system files, including files related to Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry. Here are the steps to run this tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + R to launch the RUN box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Type \u201ccmd\u201d and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open the Command prompt in admin mode.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Copy and paste the following command followed by the Enter key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>sfc \/scannow<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. The tool will scan your system files for integrity violations. This may take some time, so be patient.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Once the scan is complete, you\u2019ll see a message indicating whether any issues were found and if they were repaired.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Reboot your system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 6 &#8211; Activate Deployment Image Servicing and Management<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + R to launch the RUN box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Type \u201ccmd\u201d and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open the Command prompt in admin mode.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Copy and paste the command below and press the Enter key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. The DISM tool will start to check the health of your system image. This process may take some time, so please be patient.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Restart your PC after the process is completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 7 &#8211; Manual Replacement Of The CompatTelRunner File<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CompatTelRunner.exe file runs the telemetry process. If this file becomes corrupted, you may encounter high memory usage. If the file does not get replaced even after running SFC and DISM, you will have to manually replace it. The simplest method is copying the file from another system where telemetry functions properly. Here\u2019s how to do it.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24962\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CompatTelRunner.exe-file.webp\" alt=\"CompatTelRunner.exe file\" width=\"600\" height=\"225\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press the Windows key and type CMD.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. The Command Prompt will appear in the search results. Click on Run as administrator.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Copy and paste the following command followed by the Enter key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>takeown \/f C:\\Windows\\System32\\CompatTelRunner.exe<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steps above will grant you ownership of the file. After that, replace the CompatTelRunner.exe file on your device with a working copy from another computer. If this solution doesn\u2019t resolve the issue, consider disabling telemetry using Group Policy Editor or Windows Registry as a last resort.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 8 &#8211; Use The Group Policy Editor To Disable Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve tried all of the above solutions and the problem remains unusually high, you can try disabling the process through the Group Policy Editor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press the Windows key and type \u201cgpedit\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24975\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/type-gpedit.webp\" alt=\"type gpedit\" width=\"780\" height=\"516\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the Edit Group Policy in the search result.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. In the left panel, click on the following items one by one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Computer Configuration &gt; Administrative Templates &gt; Windows Components &gt; Data Collection and Preview Builds.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24278\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Local-Group-Policy-EditorBox.webp\" alt=\"Local Group Policy EditorBox\" width=\"249\" height=\"330\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/><\/span><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Now look in the right section and locate the key labeled as Allow Diagnostic Data (Windows 11) or Allow Telemetry (Windows 10).<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24959\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Allow-diagnostic-data-box.webp\" alt=\"Allow diagnostic data box\" width=\"642\" height=\"246\" sizes=\"(max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Double-click on this key, and a new box will open.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Choose the Disable option and click on Apply, followed by OK.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 9 &#8211; Disable Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry Using Windows Registry<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cannot disable the Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry service using the Group Policy Editor, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-optimize-windows-registry\/\">make changes to the Windows Registry<\/a> to do so. Here is what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press the Win + S keys and type <\/span><b>Regedit <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in the Windows Search box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the Yes option in the UAC prompt box.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Copy and paste the following path in the address bar of the Windows Registry Editor and press Enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE &gt; SOFTWARE &gt; Policies &gt; Microsoft &gt; Windows &gt; DataCollection<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24964\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DataCollection-in-Registry-Editor.webp\" alt=\"DataCollection in Registry Editor\" width=\"297\" height=\"515\" sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Right-click on the DataCollection folder in the left panel and select New &gt; DWORD (32-bit) Value.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Rename this new key as <\/span><b>Allow Telemetry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24969\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Renamed-Key-as-Allow-Telemetry.webp\" alt=\"Renamed Key as Allow Telemetry\" width=\"600\" height=\"178\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Double-click this key and under Value Data, type \u201c0\u201d and click on OK.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Exit the Windows Registry Editor and restart your system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 10 &#8211; Delete Temporary And Junk Files From Your PC<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to keep the Microsoft Telemetry service up and running with low CPU usage, some experts have recommended cleaning all the temporary and junk files from your PC. These files are useful when created, but over time, they accumulate and interfere with system processes and services, creating conflicts. To get rid of all the junk files and recover your valuable storage space, you will need to use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced System Optimizer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here are the steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Download &amp; Install Advanced System Optimizer.<br \/>\n<\/span><div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24955,pos-1,\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/aso\/w\/24955\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'microsoft-compatibility-telemetry-high-cpu-usage', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Open the app and click on the Start Smart PC Care button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23360\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Start-Scan-Advanced-System-Optimizer.webp\" alt=\"Start Scan - Advanced System Optimizer\" width=\"780\" height=\"570\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Wait for the app to scan your PC and then click on the Optimize button.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/advanced-system-optimizer-the-best-pc-cleaner\/\"> This app<\/a> will automatically detect and remove all junk files, repair Registry issues, Update Drivers, clear cache and cookies, scan for malware, and maintain your PC for Optimal performance.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Restart your system after the optimization process is completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Have You Fixed the Problem<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you can now reduce your PC&#8217;s Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry High CPU Usage by changing the related settings. If that doesn&#8217;t solve your issue, you can always disable the service using the Group Policy Editor or the Windows Registry to fix the issue. Let us know your thoughts on this issue and how you fixed it in the comments section below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/pc-doctor-module-high-cpu-usage\/\">4 Ways to Lower PC Doctor Module High CPU Usage<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you feel that your PC is running slow? To fix it or find the culprit, did you check the services and processes running on your PC using the Task Manager? 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