Srtasks.exe: What Is It & How to Fix Its High CPU Usage

Corrupt system files is often the cause of this issue

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Many of our readers complain about experiencing the Srtasks.exe task with high CPU usage on their PC. It causes the system or programs to work slowly or crash,s. Hence, this guide will enumerate the steps to fix the problem.

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What is Srtasks.exe?

Srtasks.exe is a legitimate Microsoft process known as System Protection Background Tasks. The Task Scheduler often uses it to create restore points for the PC automatically.

Though the Srtasks.exe may be problematic, and your antivirus might pick it up as a threat, it isn’t malware.

What causes Srtasks.exe high CPU usage?

Srtasks.exe high CPU usage may occur due to many factors. Some notable ones are:

Fortunately, we have gathered some steps you can follow to fix the high CPU usage. We’ll take you through them as we go further into the article.

How can I fix high CPU usage in Srtasks.exe?

Proceed with the following preliminary checks:

If the problem continues, proceed with the troubleshooting steps below:

1. Perform a Clean Boot

A clean boot can fix background app tasks causing issues with your PC’s Microsoft System Protection Background Tasks.

2. Disable System Protection in Restore Point

3. End task for ccSvcHst.exe

Ending the task process will refresh its processes and fix issues that may cause high CPU usage. You can check forshortcuts to open Task Manageron your PC.

4. Run the SFC and DISM scans

Running SFC and DISM scans will find and repair corrupt system files causing the issue. Read aboutways to fix the run as administrator option if it’s not workingon Windows 11.

Alternatively, you may be interested inantivirus software blocking .exe fileson the PC and ways to fix it. Also, we have a detailed guide onallocating more CPU to a processon Windows 11.

If you have further questions or suggestions on this guide, kindly drop them in the comment section.

Srtasks.exe: What Is It & How to Fix Its High CPU Usage#

What is Srtasks.exe?#

What causes Srtasks.exe high CPU usage?#

How can I fix high CPU usage in Srtasks.exe?#

1. Perform a Clean Boot#

2. Disable System Protection in Restore Point#

3. End task for ccSvcHst.exe#

4. Run the SFC and DISM scans#