Windows Defender is an integral part of Windows 10 and 11. It allows you to continue using your Windows PC the way you want, without having to worry about the sites you visit or the files you download. When a threat pops up, Windows Defender comes to the rescue. However, that doesn’t mean that Windows Defender doesn’t cause problems, especially if your computer doesn’t have the best configurations.
How to Fix High Memory/CPU Usage of Antimalware Service Executable on Windows 10
Today we are going to talk about a common Windows Defender issue: high CPU usage in Antimalware Service Executable. We will also tell you how to fix this issue for good.
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Antimalware Service Executable is the formal name of the MsMpEng (MsMpEng.exe) process. It is used by the Windows Defender program, which is intended to keep malicious applications at bay. However, the process has a reputation for being a bit too resource-hungry and can eventually slow down your entire system if you are not careful.
