Reference number: CH000729

My Windows System Idle Process is high.

Question:

My Windows System Idle Process is high.

Answer:

When opening Windows Task Manager you may notice that the "System Idle Process" is high and be concerned about something using your system resources. When a computer or a processor within the computer is idle it will have a high System Idle process in the CPU column, often in the 50's to 90's. This is completely normal for a computer as it waits for something to do.

Additional information:

• Additional information about why your CPU usage may be 100% can be found on document CH000616.