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GSvr.exe: What is It? How to Fix its High CPU Usage?
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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GSvr.exeis an executable file, and these types of files are vital in your computer. On the one hand, because they run operations or perform functions.
However, that is also the danger withexecutablefiles, because viruses can come in the form ofexecutablefiles and perform harmful operations to damage your system. So, should you keep or remove this file? Read this post to the end to find out.
In this case, GSvr.exe is part of GIGABYTE’s Energy Saver Advance program, or so it should be. However, a virus or malware can mask as a legitimate file and cause you to have problems such as high CPU usage when it runs in the background.
Is GSvr.exe safe or a virus?
With GSvr.exe, you are in a tricky situation. On the one hand, thisexecutablefile may be a critical process for Energy Saver. On the other hand, it could be a virus that can damage your hard drive.
Before you decide to remove it, here’s how to confirm that the GSvr.exe is malicious.
How do I fix high CPU usage on GSvr.exe?
1. Use a security tool in Safe Mode
To prevent an infection of your PC, you have to make use of a professional security tool, such asMalwarebytes.
In some instances of this problem, users reported that theGSvr.exefile itself prevented the deletion. The way to disable the process to be able to remove it is by running the tool in Safe Mode.
To boot your PC into Safe Mode, follow the steps below:
Note:If BitLocker throws the famous Fatal Error, fix it fast by followingour specialized guide on this topic.
2. Uninstall the program from Control Panel
The GSvr.exe file is safe to remove from your system, unlike most otherexecutable filesthat may be crucial to the functioning of your machine.
You can also get problems on your computer, such as a high CPU usage, thanks to the GSvr.exe file.
In this article, we’ve explored the GSvr.exe file and given a brief overview of thisexecutable, and also covered ways to tell if the file is safe or malicious.
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
