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Source: How to Fix WMI Provider Host High CPU Usage on Windows 10?

We all know that Windows 10 is one of the excellent operating systems all over the world. However, several users complain that they suffer with WMI provider Host and high CPU usages. In this blog, we will teach you how to solve this issue with some simple troubleshoots.

Launch System Maintenance Troubleshooter

In case you intend to launch the system maintenance troubleshooter, then you can opt to follow the below-mentioned guidelines.

  • Hold the Win + R keys at the same time on your system to launch the Run section.
  • After that, input ‘msdt.exe -id MaintenanceDiagnostic’ into it and hit the Enter key.
  • You will see the System Maintenance screen on your PC.
  • Select the Next button and pursue the steps on the window.
  • Once you run the System Maintenance utility, look whether the issue is fixed.

Launch the System Performance Troubleshooter

If the users are trying to launch the system performance troubleshooter, then they should carefully apply the given steps.

  • Hold the Win + X keys at the same time and click on the Command Prompt within the list.
  • When you see the Command Prompt on your screen, input ‘msdt.exe /id PerformanceDiagnostic’ into it and hit the Enter key.
  • Now, pursue the on-screen steps to finish the troubleshooting.
  • Finally, once finish the troubleshooter, look whether the error still continues.

Through Event Viewer

In case you intend to fix the error via event viewer, then you can opt to follow the below-mentioned guidelines.

  • Hold the Win + X keys at the same time on your system and click on the Event Viewer within the list.
  • Once Event Viewer begins, reach the View menu and tick the box of ‘Show Analytic and Debug Logs.’
  • Go to the left-hand side panel and reach the ‘Applications and Service Logs’ option.
  • Then click on the Microsoft and then choose Windows.
  • Navigate to the WMI Activity option and then click on the Operational.
  • You should click on any applicable errors and look for additional detail.
  • Thereafter, check for the ‘ProcessId’ and remember its value.
  • Later, hold the ‘Control + Shift + Esc’ keys at the same time to launch the Task Manager.
  • After starting the Task Manager, reach the Services section and search through PID for every running service.

Turn off HP Software Framework Service 

If the users are trying to turn off the HP software framework service, then they should carefully apply the given steps.

  • Hold the Win + R keys at the same time on your system to launch the Run section.
  • After that, input ‘services.msc’ into it and hit the Enter key.
  • Then you will see an applicable services list on your screen.
  • You should find the ‘HP Software Framework Service’ option and twice click on it to launch its properties.
  • After launching the Properties screen, adjust the ‘Startup type’ to ‘Disabled.’
  • Thereafter, select the Stop option to prevent the service.
  • Once you have done, select the Apply and then OK button to apply the changes.

Delete Conduit Search

In case you intend to fix the error via delete conduit search, then you can opt to follow the below-mentioned guidelines.

  • Hold the ‘Control + Shift + Esc’ keys at the same time to launch the Task Manager.
  • After that, reach the Processes section and find the Conduit Search.
  • You should select and right-click on it then click on the End Task option.
  • Once you stop the app, hold the Win + I keys at the same time to launch the Settings application.
  • Go to the System tab.
  • Reach the left-hand side panel and click on the Apps and features option.
  • You will see the installed apps list.
  • Now, click on the ‘Conduit Search’ and select the button of Uninstall.

Turn off MultiPoint Connector Component

If the users are trying to turn off the multipoint connector component, then they should carefully apply the given steps.

  • Hold the Win + S keys at the same time on your system.
  • After that, click on the ‘Turn Windows features on or off.’
  • Then you will see ‘Windows Features’ on your screen.
  • You should find the option of ‘MultiPoint Connector’ and turn off it.
  • Once you have done, select the OK option to apply the changes.
  • Now, once you turn off the MultiPoint Connector, look whether the error is fixed.

Execute a Clean Boot

In case you intend to fix the error via executing a clean boot, then you can opt to follow the below-mentioned guidelines.

  • Hold the Win + R keys at the same time on your system to launch the Run section.
  • Thereafter, input ‘msconfig’ into it and hit the Enter key.
  • You will see the ‘System Configuration’ screen on your system.
  • Reach the Services section and tick the box of ‘Hide all Microsoft services.’
  • Go to the ‘Disable all’ option and click on it.
  • You have to select the Startup section and choose the option of ‘Open Task Manager.’
  • When you see startup applications on your screen, turn off the top app on the list by right-clicking on it, then select the ‘Disable’ option within the menu.
  • Now, redo the instruction for every applicable app.
  • Once you turn off every app, shut the Task Manager and return to the screen of System Configuration.
  • You should select Apply and then OK button to apply the changes.
  • Now, reboot the system.

LAURA BARTON is a Norton product expert and has been working in the technology industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Laura has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as norton.com/setup.

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