# when scheduled scan starts it consume  100% CPU, can you kindly provide solution for it.

when scheduled scan starts it consume  100% CPU, can you kindly provide solution for it.

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### Comment 1

Method I: Ensure that no other Adware, Antimalware or Antivirus software is installed or not fully removed
Method II: Prevent Windows Defender from scanning a specific folder on your system.
Method III: Slow the scan by lowering the set affinity of Windows Defender on your system

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- Author title: System Enigneer




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