An obscure but important defense against hackers
How to Fix High Memory/CPU Usage of Antimalware Service Executable on Windows 10
If you’re infected with stubborn malware that’s difficult to remove, you can quickly install a third-party antivirus or anti-malware solution. While these work fine, Windows 10 has its own high-quality antivirus protection called Microsoft Defender (formerly Windows Defender) that you can use instead.
This protection is one of hundreds of Windows services and processes that make Windows unique. These include the Windows kernel (ntoskrnl.exe) and other key processes such as Antimalware Service Executable, an integral part of Microsoft Defender protection. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Most users are not familiar with the Antimalware Service Executable process, but as its name suggests, it plays an important role in your PC’s built-in defense against malware infections. This important system process is specifically the background process for Microsoft Defender.
