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What is Perfmon.exe & How to Fix its High CPU Usage?
You can fix perfmon.exe issues by running built-in troubleshooters
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Have you ever experienced high CPU usage on your Windows PC? If so, Performance Monitor, also known as perfmon.exe, is here to help analyze and monitor your system’s performance.
In a recent piece, we explored the complexities ofIntel System high CPU usage. Today, we encounter a similar challenge.
However, we must determine the root cause of this problem before attempting any solutions. This way, we can ensure that our approach effectively tackles the issue at its core.
What is Perfmon exe used for?
Windows Performance Monitor (perfmon.exe) is a powerful in-built tool for Windows users to keep track of and analyze the performance of their system.
It can be used for the following:
Is Perfmon the same as Task Manager?
No, the two have several major differences. Let’s quickly go over the different features.
How can I fix perfmon.exe high CPU usage?
1. Update PC drivers
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2. Perform a System Maintenance check
After the troubleshooter is finished, check if the issue is resolved.
3. End the perfmon.exe process.
If you come across the Perfmon.exe problem, there’s no need to panic – usually, there’s an easy fix.
As this relates to performance monitoring, check out our guide onperfmon /report not working.
Our team genuinely hopes that this guide has provided you with some assistance. Nevertheless, if you encounter another solution, please don’t hesitate to share it with us.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
