"Antimalware Service Executable" + Task Manager = high CPU load?

[Cyb3rDud3]

I noticed the same issue with high CPU utilisation. I've excluded the c:\Program Files\Windows Defender directory from the list of files/folders and that seems to have worked. I think it is a permissions thing where it keeps on trying to access that folder.

 

[Haldi]

I got my SP3 on thursday & noticed this straight away, found it rather annoying so followed the guide in this youtube video:

did not help!

Let's try excluding windows defender directory ^^



Edit.... or simply excluded the "Taskmgr.exe" prrocess in the list xD

 

[GreyFox7]

Try watching with Resource monitor on the Disk tab you can see what files are being accessed... you have to be quick though. use the read/write/totals columns to sort highest activity to the top.

 

[Zeshan_Shahid]

This is exactly what I am facing right now. The Antimalware service executeable is taking high performance. I was using a free antimalware earlier but i uninstalled it and switched to defender, i think having two security apps scanning your system causes this. take a look at the steps at this post www.appuals.com/how-to-fix-high-cpu-usage-by-antimalware-service-executable-msmpeng/

 

[Jaydenmark]

Bitdefender is widely regarded as a decent programme, but my experience has been that it is a resource hog, even on a plugged-in desktop, and for that reason I haven't been a fan. It appears to be the same thing I've seen previously.
When I open my task manager, I don't see an Antimalware Service running. I use Defender, which comes pre-installed and is a Microsoft product, so there's no reason for me to install another anti-virus programme on my Surface. You must have installed Antimalware Service and Bit Defender, which I haven't seen mentioned or discussed here on this topic.

 

[GreyFox7]

Bitdefender is widely regarded as a decent programme, but my experience has been that it is a resource hog, even on a plugged-in desktop, and for that reason I haven't been a fan. It appears to be the same thing I've seen previously.
When I open my task manager, I don't see an Antimalware Service running. I use Defender, which comes pre-installed and is a Microsoft product, so there's no reason for me to install another anti-virus programme on my Surface. You must have installed Antimalware Service and Bit Defender, which I haven't seen mentioned or discussed here on this topic.

I would agree with the Bitdefender resource hog view ... although it's been a long time since I tried it.