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[backgroundTaskHost.exe] what does it? do i need it?
it appears every now and again
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Last edited by MasterAndreas; 08 Feb 2017 at 15:26.
[backgroundTaskHost.exe] what does it? do i need it? do i need it?
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Believe it has to do with Windows update. It is a operating system executable file i would not worry about it unless it causes you issues( like high CPU usage) .
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how can i disable it form auto starting?
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Apparently...
Processes causing high CPU use in Windows 10Go to Settings, Update & security, Windows Update, Advanced options,
Choose how updates are delivered, Updates from more than one place.
Turn the switch OFF.
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That process has been known to be a mask for a Trojan. I would do a full scan with MBAM and make sure that it is not a Trojan in disguise. Also you can use Process Explorer by SysInternals that you can download from microsoft.com to check sub-processes. If you right click on that process after sorting by name, you can find out what directory it is in.
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