If you find your antivirus tool is consuming almost all of the CPU power on the computer, don’t hesitate to disable it and use another one. Antivirus programs are usually resource-heavy because they perform plenty of real-time operations such as background scanning for viruses or removal with a certain mindset that these processes will be useful but sometimes we just want our computers free from any sorta bothersome tasks so if disabling an existing program seems like too much hassle then there are always temporary solutions which involve downloading independent utilities offered by third-party developers in order not allow shady objects enter into system files again – this way only necessary security tools stay active!
Remove Avast Cleanup
It’s been reported that the component most responsible for this problem is Avast Cleanup, which works in real-time to free up some resources allocated by other background apps. Anything that does its job on a schedule can be heavy and processor-intensive so it might just be best if you uninstall or at least restrict access from running all of these functions automatically with Windows operating systems
A lot has already been written about how slowing down your computer takes away precious time–hours spent waiting around helplessly while programs load slowly one after another.
2. Command Prompt Tweak
- This solution is quite simple and it will actually change the Scan Frequency to its maximum value. This may cause some security issues, but when you’re done with your work in a day or two (or whenever), turn back on again! The CPU usage should return back down where it was before changing anything: normal levels – knowing how much people use their computers these days as opposed just 15 years ago gives us all hope that this fix could help out more than one person who might have been overwhelmed by constant updates popping up every 5 seconds without warning…
- In Windows 8 and 10, press the Windows key + X to open a menu. Select “Command Prompt (Admin)” from this list if you want take control of your PC or type in CMD with administrator rights for more flexibility! Alternatively, search for cmd within start menu and right click on it before selecting run as adminstrator option instead.
- Open the avast5.ini file and paste in following command:
- -x0160 -rtffmaker@gmailcom “FF Maker”
- Try clicking “Save” and waiting a few minutes before checking to see if the error is resolved.
Upgrading to the New Version:
Avast is a great tool for keeping your computer safe, but did you know that updating Avast can help to avoid problems with older versions? Updating all the files in this antivirus software will ensure its efficiency and functionality. Here’s how it works: go into settings > About product > Click “Update now” or even just click update from within avast itself when prompted by Windows Update later down the line (depending on whether automatic updates are enabled). Make sure there isn’t anything else blocking installation before clicking “Yes” at any point during these steps as well!
This task should only take about 10 minutes max total time if done correctly
Avast Screensaver Scanning Even Though it Shouldn’t
Avast Screensavers appear to be the cause of this problem. When you have Avast’s screensaver enabled, it seems like malware scans your computer even when there is no longer anything running and it will continue on its own without stopping or slowing down in any way. If this sounds familiar then don’t worry because we’re going over how to fix that!
The issue starts with a task called “AvOpt Out” which needs some special handling since checking off does not suffice – so here is what happens:
Right-click on a random file and choose to scan it with Avast. This may not work for all files, but if you happen across something suspicious when browsing your computer or mobile device then this will be the perfect way of making sure that nothing is hidden from view in the file!
A scan result window should pop up and you will be able to see a list of scans that are currently running.
Locate the Avast Screensaver scan, stop it by clicking on its name in order to check if your computer’s CPU usage has gone back down again – this time for good!
Repairing Avast
If something is wrong with the Avast installation, it’s best to simply repair it by navigating to the Control Panel and repairing it. This solution worked for plenty of people but consider the fact that you may need to readjust settings you may have changed in the meantime.
Mail Shield Sometimes, the Mail Shield feature of Avast can hinder its performance and cause high CPU usage. Therefore in this step we will be disabling it to see what kind of results come out from using only one core instead!
