Fixing is as easy as going into the Task Manager and closing some apps, but something peculiar has been reported. Whenever Task Manager is open, CPU usage suddenly drops only to then increase when closed.

What causes this strange CPU fluctuation?

CPU usage dropping can be a sign of something benign or you have a very serious problem with your Windows computer. If it’s the latter, you’ll need to get it fixed as soon as possible. The following list is by no means extensive but does mention the most likely culprits of this phenomenon.

The Task Manager is simply readjusting itself: If you ever see the CPU indicator on Task Manager drop after opening, that’s normal. It’s just the software outputting a more stable reading. Your computer has been infected with a virus: Malware can infect your computer and wreak havoc. It’s very important that you protect yourself with the best antivirus software. Your computer is using cryptocurrency mining software: Some bad actors have been caught accessing other people’s computers and taking advantage of their hardware to earn cryptocurrency. A bad actor has hijacked your machine: Similar to cryptocurrency takeovers, people on the internet will hijack the computers of others. Fortunately, there exist special antivirus tools to protect you.

What can I do to stabilize my CPU?

From our own research, the more effective ones are the complex solutions, but you can always the easier ones first and see if they work:

Run your antivirus software to get rid of malware infesting your computer. This will solve the problem a majority of the time. Download and install any new updates you have pending. If updating doesn’t work, we recommend performing a clean boot first, then updating.

1. Run an SFC scan and more

2. Use Process Explorer to find hidden software

Process Explorer is a first-party app from Microsoft that gives you a first-hand look into every single file and directory running at any given moment. It’ll show software normally undetectable by Task Manager. Restoro will automatically scan your PC for problematic files and will replace all critical Windows system files that are malfunctioning with previous versions that are working perfectly. Here’s how you can perform this action: The built-in system restoration tool will revert your Windows to a previous version, therefore you can lose some precious data that was saved after the restoration point was made. You can always return your system to its pre-repair condition. ⇒ Get Restoro Disclaimer: This program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions. SPONSORED If you download files from an unverified source, you may have installed hidden malware. Offending processes to look out for are archiver or unarchiver as some have reported online.

3. Clean up system files

Needless to say, the CPU is a crucial part of any computer and because of that, it’s very important that you keep a close on it at all times. To help you do this, we recommend installing a monitoring app. This type of software gives an up-to-date reading on your CPU’s load, clock speed, and even RAM usage. You should also look into AIO (All-in-One) coolers if you build your own computers or are thinking of doing it. They can be pricey but offer some of the best cooling possible for processors. Feel free to comment below if you have questions about other CPU problems.

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