Svchost.exe High CPU Usage: Causes and Fixes (Updated)

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What is svchost.exe, and why its running?

This can make your PC sluggish and unresponsive.

Third-Party Software Conflicts:Incompatibilities or conflicts with third-party software installed on the system can triggerSvchost.exe high CPU usage.

This can occur due to poorly optimized applications or drivers.

Therefore, clearing the event viewer logs is a good way to fix the problem.

This can happen if Windows Update is stuck or corrupted and keeps checking for updates constantly.