Windows 10: WMI Provider Host CPU 100% issue.

Hi ALL,After some recent Windows Updates I've ran into an issue with WMI Provider Host.From startup I already have 3-4 WMI Provider Host processes running.One of them is spiking every minute or so to 100% CPU, causing the whole PC to freeze for a second.Recently windows has installed some updates and since then this issue began.To resolve I've tried:1. Installing all pending windows updates including the recommended ones.2. Updated all drivers to the latest versions.3. Uninstalled all software programs I am not using.4. Optimize windows.None of the above seem to help.I've read online that ther

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WMI Provider host CPU usage

Hi Andrew,

To help you with your concern of WMI provider host using more than half of the processor power, you may check out the helpful troubleshooting links we have provided you.

Please see the posts of TWP176 and Shivam Kesarwani by clicking the link below:

WMI Provider Host and constant CPU utilisation.

Please see the post of sbm15 by clicking the next link, for further troubleshooting suggestion.

Solved: WMI Provider Host (High CPU Usage and Laptop Overheating) Windows10.

Let us know how it goes.

Regards.

 

WMI Provider Host High CPU and 2 of them

WMI Provider Host High CPU and 2 of them listed in task manager. I looked online and can't find simple steps as I don't know what some actions are when people speak

 

WMI Provider Host high CPU

Hi Cuocuo. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

1) First try these fixes for WMI Provider Host high CPU usage:

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https://windows101tricks.com/wmi-provider-host-...

Repair Guide: WMI Provider Host High CPU Usage



You asked if there is any fix for this besides Clean Boot, yet a Clean Boot is one of the simplest steps you can take to relieve problems like this. Are you confusing it with a Clean Reinstall of Windows which is NOT indicated here?

Go over Windows using this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders (clean boot) which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files, and also Step 16 to test a new Local Admin account to replace yours which may be corrupted. Then if necessary continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.

3) Update your drivers and BIOS/UEFI firmware from the PC or motherboard maker's Support Downloads web page, using the full model number, Serial Number or Dell Service Tag on sticker. Compare the latest drivers available for download with the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start button. Make sure you have the latest BIOS or UEFI firmware, Chipset, Display (Video), Sound, USB3, Bluetooth, Network and all other drivers, or else download and install the latest now.

Updating drivers from the Device Manager or Windows Update is rarely enough. The most basic thing we need to learn to maintain a PC is keep the latest manufacturer's drivers installed from their Support Downloads web page. Everything else depends on this.

4) If nothing else works then do a Repair Install, by installing Media Creation Tool, open tool and choose to Upgrade Now. This reinstalls Windows while keeping files, programs and most settings in place, is the most stable method to advance to the latest version, and solves most problems. Tutorial here: https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/fix-windows...

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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