WMI provider host also known as Windows Management Instrument Provider Service. This is a service by windows to provide data for software and administrative scripts. It also includes Windows operating system state and data on it.
How To Fix High CPU Usage on Windows 10
Method 1 – Restart the WMI service
- To fix the WMI provider host to resolve CPU high usage – Restart the WMI service
- This is one of the easiest ways to fix this problem.
- Click on Start button and search for Run in the search text box and open it
- This can also be done by using the shortcut key Windows key + R. This will launch the run dialog box.
- In the search text box type services.msc and hit on the Enter button.
- The Service window will open.
- There swipe down the page and search for Windows Management Instrumentation service.
- Once found it click on the restart button.
Method 2 – By running System maintenance Troubleshooter
- To fix the high usage of CPU we can use the System Maintenance Troubleshooter.
- Click on Start button and search for Run in the search text box and open it
- This can also be done by using the shortcut key Windows key + R. This will launch the run dialog box.
- In the text box type the following
- “ msdt.exe -id MaintenanceDiagnostic “
- Then click on the OK button.
- This may run the System Maintenance Troubleshooter and fix the problem.
Method 3 – By running System Performance Troubleshooter
- To fix the high usage of CPU we can use the System Performance Troubleshooter.
- Click on Start button and search for Run in the search text box and open it
- This can also be done by using the shortcut key Windows key + R. This will launch the run dialog box.
- In the text box type the following
- “msdt.exe /id PerformanceDiagnostic”
- Then click on the OK button.
Method 4 – Enter Safe Mode with Networking
- To fix the WMI provider Host high CPU usage you could enter the safe mode to troubleshoot it.
- For doing this, your PC has to be restarted.
- When the PC restarts it will lead to a Choose an option screen.
- There select the Troubleshoot
- Then click on Advanced Options to choose Startup Settings.
- Now click on Restart.
- To enter into Safe Mode with Networking press the number 5 key.
- On entering the Safe Mode with Networking you will be able to troubleshoot to identify the offending process manually and also isolate it.
Method 5 – By running SFC Utility
- The System File Checker is also known as SFC. This is a Windows utility which can be used to check and repair corrupted file in Windows 10.
- Click on the Start button.
- Search for Command Prompt and open it as Administrator.
- It may ask for permissions for making changes to your device. Click on YES.
- Type the following command on the Command Prompt.
- sfc /scannow
- Then hit the Enter button.
- On hitting the Enter button the verification process will start.
- Until the process is 100% done don’t close the Command Prompt Window.
- Running this command will scan all the protected files in the system. It also replaces the corrupted files.
Method 6 – By using Event Viewer
- Place the cursor on the Start button and made a right click on it
- Then click on the Event viewer
- In Event Viewer click on view and then click on Show Analytic and Debug Logs.
- Navigate through
- “Applications and services” -> “Microsoft” -> “Windows” -> WMI-Activity.
- In WMI-Activity open WMI Provider Host’s Operational logs by clicking on Operational.
- In the General tab search for Clientprocess ID and make a note of it.
- Close all the tabs.
- Open Task Manager and search for Process ID (PID) with same numbers as ClientProcessID the in the Search tab.
- Disable the corresponding service once you find it.
- Then open the Control Panel and click Uninstall a program under Programs.
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Now choose the culprit service and uninstall it.