Monitor CPU Usage in Windows 10

If you're experiencing slow performance or high CPU usage on your Windows 10 computer, it's essential to identify which application is consuming excessive resources. In this article, we'll explore how to use the built-in Resource Monitor and Task Manager to monitor and troubleshoot CPU usage.

To access the Resource Monitor, press the WIN + R keys on your keyboard to open the Run dialogue. Type 'resmon' in the text box and press Enter. This will open the Resource Monitor window, which provides a detailed view of CPU consumption.

In the Resource Monitor window, you'll see a list of processes consuming resources, with those using more resources displayed at the top of the list. Ensure that the arrow on the header points down to sort the data from highest to lowest CPU usage. This will help you quickly identify the processes that are using excessive resources.

If you're not already in the expanded view, click the More Details arrow to show additional details. Then, click the Processes tab if it's not already selected by default. Finally, click the CPU header at the top of the table to sort by CPU usage.

Alternatively, you can access Task Manager by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting Task Manager. From here, you can view CPU utilization and identify which applications are consuming excessive resources.

Multiple methods exist for determining the top processes based on CPU utilization. By following these steps, you'll be able to identify the application causing high CPU usage on your Windows 10 server and take action to optimize performance. This article applies to the following Windows Server versions: 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019.

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