Is My Laptop Compromised or Just Overheating?

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Asked By CuriousGamer42 On

Hey everyone! I'm having some serious issues with my Windows 11 laptop. It has 16 GB of RAM, but right now my CPU usage is spiking at 100%. According to Task Manager, it's showing that CPU usage is mainly from Task Manager itself at 33.5%, then there's the Local Security Authority Process using 14-15%. I'm not running any software other than Chrome, yet I'm getting logged out of websites, and my laptop is running super slow. I've restarted it a few times, but I'm still facing problems. Also, it's trying to download something on my Free Download Manager every time I turn on the laptop, and it's heating up quite a bit. Plus, I can't even get Windows Explorer to open from the Task Manager. I appreciate any help or advice!

3 Answers

Answered By SystemSleuth101 On

Have you checked the Task Manager to see what’s consuming your CPU? It might help if you run 'msconfig' and disable non-Windows services as well. If this problem started after installing something new, consider uninstalling that program to see if it helps.

Answered By TechWhiz99 On

There could be various reasons behind this. High CPU usage and slowness might suggest an issue with your CPU cooling, potentially causing thermal throttling. I recommend restarting your laptop in Windows Safe Mode to see if the issue persists there. If it doesn't, then it's likely a software problem. If it does, it might be hardware-related. Also, if your BIOS shows CPU temperatures, check that to see if it’s overheating.

Answered By EasyFixGuru On

Honestly, if you’re still having issues, just reinstalling Windows might be the quickest fix. By the way, are you using Free Download Manager? It sounds like something is automatically trying to download when your system boots, which is unusual.

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