A processor (central processing unit, CPU) is a microcircuit that is the main computing and control element of a computer. Processor performance determines the overall performance of your computer. But sometimes the performance of the computer decreases due to the heavy load on the processor.
Instructions
Step 1
Find out how busy the processor is. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del and launch Task Manager. Select the Performance tab and see the percentage of CPU utilization. On the Processes tab, you can see which processes are loading the processor and slowing down its performance.
Step 2
Turn off the program that started this process. Press the button to close the program or by the command "Exit" from the menu. Try to clear the task in the "Task Manager" if the program is not responding. If that didn't work either, end the process in the "Task Manager". Be careful, only user processes should be terminated, never service processes.
Step 3
The load on the processor can be affected by programs that do not match the configuration of the computer. Delete them. Always pay attention to the system requirements of the programs.
Step 4
The system performance is affected by the presence of viruses and malicious software on the computer. Install antivirus and scan your computer. Remove viruses and malware. If you have a network connection, you need to install a firewall to protect your Internet connection.
Step 5
Many services are essential components of the system, and the system cannot function without them. Some services can be painlessly disabled, which will save memory and reduce the load on the processor.
Step 6
Open the list of services ("Control Panel", "Administrative Tools", "Services"). The "Status" column displays the current state of the service (running or disabled), the "Startup type" column determines whether the service will start automatically when Windows starts up. To disable a service, double-click on it and select Disabled in the Startup Type column.
Step 7
Disable unused services. To be able to recover your computer if normal operation is damaged, create a restore point. Proceed with caution and always remember exactly what you did in order to return the settings to their original state if necessary.
Step 8
Contact a specialist if processor problems occur repeatedly.
