Windows Defender is using too much CPU


  1. classic20
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    Windows Defender is using too much CPU


    Antimalware Service Executable process is using way too much CPU (55-60%) and my total CPU usage never falls under 90% unless I stop it manually and everything's back to normal again.

    I really don't wanna keep disabling it, but I have no choice currently.

    Anything I can do about this?
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  3. AveYo
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    Windows 10 (duh)
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    Yes,
    AveYo said:
    Install Avira free, its better in every way! Here's a quick "set it and forget it" setup guide for it: Avira free antivirus setup guide - Album on Imgur
    Windows will then disable it's Defender - problem solved!
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  4. classic20
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    Windows 10
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    AveYo said:
    Yes,

    Windows will then disable it's Defender - problem solved!
    I just might give this a shot. Thank you!
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