When the PC starts to slow down, and operations that were previously performed immediately, now require a lot of time, it is likely that the CPU is too busy. This article was written to help users figure out how to reduce the CPU load.
Why is the processor overloaded?
At high CPU load, PC performance drops. As a result, the user's work becomes uncomfortable, and turning applications on and off noticeably slows down. Moreover, working at the limit, the computer may suddenly shut down.
And this is very unpleasant if for a long time work was carried out without saving the result. To understand how to reduce the CPU load, you should find the source of this problem. Standard reasons:
- Too many applications are running on the PC at the same time.
- One or more programs hung.
- Infection of the operating system with viruses.
- Inappropriate or outdated drivers.
- Insufficient cooling system power.
If you do not solve these problems soon, and the processor will continue to operate at a load level of 100%, this can lead to equipment failure. The easiest way is to contact a computer wizard to “cure” your equipment, but often simple self-tuning or repair also helps.
How to reduce the load on the Windows 7 CPU?
So, the first way to help deal with the problem. Close applications that you are not currently working on. Particular attention should be paid to graphic and video editors, browsers with flash movies and audio players. It is also advisable to get out of 3D games, the fact is that such programs do not always turn off their functions when minimized, but continue to work, loading the CPU with operations that are unnecessary for the user.
Restart your computer, or even turn it off for 10-20 minutes if it has been running continuously for several days. Rest is needed not only for people, but also for technology.
How to reduce the load on the CPU if the previous recommendations did not help? Try to check your computer for viruses. It is advisable to conduct a full scan and use live distributions of anti-virus applications for this operation, for example, kureit. After scanning, delete all infected files.
Check your hard drive for errors. In Windows, this can be done using special tools. The easiest way is to open a command prompt and enter chddsk C: / f / r there.
Task Manager
How to reduce CPU load using task manager? Press ctrl + shift + esc on your keyboard. A task manager will appear on the screen . Click on the “Processes” tab. Here, opposite each application, information will be shown on how much RAM it consumes, how much the CPU loads, and a few more columns.
To complete a particularly demanding or frozen application, left-click on it, and then answer in the affirmative when asked whether to close the program. If some processes are not visible in the task manager, it means that it is started in user mode, not administrator mode. Move the cursor to the button "Show processes of all users" and click on the left mouse button.
How to reduce the load on the Windows 10 CPU? Follow the same recommendations. The only difference is that after starting the dispatcher, click on the more details item.
Unstable work of computer games
Many people like to spend their free time playing computer games. However, today most 3D applications require powerful hardware. Because of this, an outdated CPU is almost always 100% loaded in games. The easiest and most effective way to fix the problem in this case is to upgrade the computer. If, for some reason, an upgrade is not possible, pay attention to the most popular tips on how to reduce the CPU load in games:
- Turn off anti-aliasing, SSAO and lower the level of graphics quality in the settings of the 3D application.
- Turn off the sound in the game itself.
- Set the high performance mode in the video card driver configuration utility.
- Turn off the internet.
- Close anti-virus screens, but remember that this will reduce security, and a computer game may not be worth the risk.
Sometimes it’s worth trying to use third-party software, for example, the Game Booster application or its analogues, since even a novice user can reduce the load on the CPU using such tools. Such tools change the priorities of processes, temporarily suspend their work, clean up RAM, which favorably affects performance.