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Josew
Mar 19, 2026Silver Contributor
How can I reduce the 20–30% CPU usage caused by Extended Copy Utility during Windows 11 startup?
After the system boots up, I noticed a process named “Extended Copy Utility” (located in the C:\Windows\WinS directory) consistently consuming 20–30% of CPU resources, which is affecting system perfo...
Eliseoiw
Mar 20, 2026Copper Contributor
Sometimes, it is part of built-in Windows features or third-party backup software that manages data integrity during copying processes.