Is 100% CPU Usage Normal for Antimalware Service During Full Scan?
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TechnoWhiz42
I recently ran a full scan using Windows Defender on Windows 11, and I noticed that my CPU usage shot up to 100%. The fans were really loud during this time, which got me concerned. Is this kind of CPU usage typical for a full scan? I haven't experienced this before with my Ryzen 9 9900x.
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Just to clarify, I assume you're using Windows Defender? If it's any third-party antivirus, those can really bog down a system. Most of them are just bloatware taking up unnecessary resources.
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Yeah, that's actually pretty normal. Antivirus scans, especially full ones, can be really CPU-intensive because they have to check every single file and folder on your PC. As long as it's just during the scan, you shouldn't worry about it.
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