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Fix: Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry Uses too Much CPU
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry, a service meant to share the PC’s performance feedback with Microsoft, is often found to be using high CPU in Windows.
How do I fix Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry high CPU usage?
1. Disable from Task Scheduler
That’s it! Once done, restart the computer for the changes to effect, and the Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry high CPU in Windows 11 should be fixed.
Remember that the task may be recreated after a while, so you must repeat the same steps. A more straightforward option would be to make more substantial changes, andRegistry Editorhelps do just that.
2. Edit the registry
After making the changes, the task shouldn’t be created again, and thehigh CPU usageissue would be resolved for good. However, in case it persists, it heads to the next solution.
3. Modify settings
If the Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry continues to use a high CPU level, head to the following method.
4. Delete the file
That’s it! If Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry used high CPU no matter what, deleting the file should do the trick.
Also, if you ever want to get the file back, locate it on another PC running the same iteration, edition, and version of the OS, and transfer the file.
5. Check for other issues
If nothing worked, it could be another issue with the PC causing Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry high CPU usage in Windows 11. So first, we recommend you check forcorrupt system files—many fixed things byrunning the DISM tool.
As a last resort, you can alwaysfactory reset Windows 11orreinstall the OS, the latter being a far more effective troubleshooting technique, fixing many issues with the PC.
Once you have resolved the Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry high CPU usage problem, find out how tomake Windows 11 fasterthan ever. If you have any queries or know of a solution not listed here, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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