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HeavenlyMistakes
Jan 02, 2026Copper Contributor
High CPU usage by Antimalware Service Executable (Windows Defender) on every login
Hello, I am experiencing a persistent issue with Windows Defender. The background process Antimalware Service Executable (MsMpEng.exe) consumes extremely high CPU usage every time I log in, making t...
KapilArya
Jan 03, 2026MVP
Hello,
See if this fix helps you:
https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-antimalware-service-executable-msmpeng-exe-high-cpu-usage
Let us know if this helps!
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