How does Windows manage CPU usage and what are the common causes of high CPU usage in Windows?

[ProfRon]

Windows handles CPU like a busy bartender slinging drinks to a rowdy crowd. It slices up the processor's time into tiny bits. Each app gets a turn based on what it needs. You see, the system prioritizes stuff that's urgent. Like if you're gaming, it shoves that to the front. I remember tweaking my setup once. It felt smoother after that.

High CPU spikes often sneak up from sneaky culprits. Maybe too many tabs open in your browser. They gobble power without you noticing. Or some background update hogging the works. I've chased down those ghosts before. Antivirus scans can rev the engine hard too. You might spot it in Task Manager. Just peek there when things lag.

Malware loves to chew through cycles. It runs hidden scripts that eat everything. Hardware glitches play a part sometimes. Like a dusty fan making the CPU sweat. I fixed a buddy's rig that way. Overheating forces it to throttle back. But sneaky processes keep it revved.

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