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High Idle CPU Usage in Windows 8.1

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I've had this problem too, it's most likely a driver/software causing this. Mine was my network driver in particular, i reinstalled it and the problem went away.

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Hi guys,

My laptop X201 has 40% CPU utilisation at idle. The processes using up juice are "Remote Procedure Call" and "Service Host: Local System". I've scanned the laptop with Malwarebytes and Windows Defender. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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I've had this problem too, it's most likely a driver/software causing this. Mine was my network driver in particular, i reinstalled it and the problem went away.

I recently installed a Intel 6300. I'll reinstall the drivers now.

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how did  you go with this error still having issues or is it sorted ?

All done. Network driver was the issue. Thanks!

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I've had this problem too, it's most likely a driver/software causing this. Mine was my network driver in particular, i reinstalled it and the problem went away.

Thanks! You solved my problem!

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