There are many different processes in the Windows operating system, of course, that absolutely all the user cannot know, therefore it will be wise to search for information on the Internet. In this article, we will talk about the System Idle Process. It will be told about his role in the system and how to interact with him. In the end, we will discuss a couple of methods how to improve computer performance.
System Idle Process - what is this process
As everyone knows, the easiest way to view running processes is to open the tab of the same name in the "Task Manager". Users often do this to figure out which one is loading the system. So, when you try to get information on the System Idle Process, you may be surprised that it loads the processor so much. In the normal mode of computer operation, the indicator can reach about 90-95%, which is a lot.
That is why many users are running into the forums, asking people why System Idle Process loads the system so much. In fact, everything is exactly the opposite. It is this process that shows how many percent the system is not loaded. And this means that if the indicator is high, then the computer works better.
How to interact with him
This process is unique not only in the display of the CPU indicator. Unlike others, by right-clicking to select the action performed with it, you will find that the vast majority of options are not active. This is how the process displays only the level of system load. All you can do is set the priority of its implementation (from which nothing will change), or search for information about it on the Web.
Could it be a virus?
Some may also think at first that this is some kind of virus, because often they alone are capable of loading the system so much. But we hasten to assure you that the System Idle Process has nothing to do with virus programs. You can be calm.
How to disable System Idle Process
When it comes to excessive consumption of computer resources by some process, all experts first of all suggest turning it off to stabilize the device. So it turns out that when the System Idle Process loads the system, users first of all think how to disable it. But we hasten to upset you - there is simply no such possibility. As mentioned earlier, you can only lower the priority and find information about the process on the Internet. Yes, and you do not need to disable anything, because a large indicator is good.
How to increase the value
We have already found out that the “System Inaction” process shows a high CPU indicator when the processor is not loaded, but what if this indicator is low? Indeed, in this case, the system is heavily loaded.
Now this will be discussed, more precisely, three methods are given how to stabilize the central process by reducing the load on it. But before you do anything, it is recommended to check your computer for viruses. They are most often the cause of a decrease in the process indicator.
Method 1: restart the computer
Of course, the simplest and best way is to simply restart the operating system. Most often, users do this on their own, without anyone else's prompts. If you haven’t done so, then for the future, if there is any problem with the process, it is easiest to restart it, and for this it is enough to simply restart the computer.
Method 2: clean the registry
If this restart of the PC did not help you, and the indicator of the System Idle Process is still low, then it is likely that the cause is a clogged registry. It should be cleaned even if there is no problem, as this helps to prevent the occurrence of many system errors.
It’s better not to clean the registry manually; for this, it is recommended to use the CCleaner program. And using it is simple. You need to go to the "Registry" section, set all the marks in the "Registry Integrity" area, and then click "Search for Problems." All that remains is to highlight the problems found and click "Fix."
Method 3: Disk Defragmenter
It will also be nice to defragment the disk. This action, like the previous one, is recommended to be done even in the context of a problem with the processes. Moreover, the installation does not require the installation of special software, the necessary tool is in the operating system itself.
You need to do the following to start disk defragmentation:
- Open Explorer.
- Right-click on the disk.
- Go to "Properties".
- Open the "Service" tab.
- Click the "Optimize" button.
- Select the desired drive and "Optimize".
This process lasts quite a long time, so it is recommended to start defragmentation before bedtime, so that it ends in a night.
Conclusion
Now you know that when you see a high figure in the CPU column opposite the System Idle Process, this does not mean its detrimental effect on the computer, but quite the opposite. But still, the indicator may decline, then measures need to be taken. You learned three ways that you can do in this case. They should be enough to fix the problem.