{"id":134306,"date":"2023-05-12T04:33:59","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T04:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=134306"},"modified":"2025-08-06T11:17:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T11:17:54","slug":"antimalware-service-executable-high-cpu-usage-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/antimalware-service-executable-high-cpu-usage-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Antimalware Service Executable\u2019 High CPU Usage Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Windows Defender is a vital system application that keeps the computer safe from unwanted and malicious pieces of code. The <strong>Antimalware Service Executable<\/strong> or <strong>MsMpEng.exe<\/strong> is one such process that is responsible for real-time scanning in Windows 11\/10\/8.<\/p><p>However, the Antimalware Service Executable has been showing high CPU or memory usage in the Task Manager. This is causing lowered performance and even the computer to crash. Let&rsquo;s look at this issue in detail and understand the reasons causing it to consume an absurd amount of system resources.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-antimalware-service-executable-or-msmpeng.exe?\">What is Antimalware Service Executable or MsMpEng.exe?<\/h2><p>Antimalware Service Executable or MsMpEng.exe is an integral process of Windows Defender. It is available on Windows 11\/10 and 8. This process runs in the background without affecting other activities and scans for any malicious code, virus, etc. It checks files for malware and installs various antivirus updates.<\/p><p>Lately, some Windows 10 users have reported seeing this process consuming a lot of system resources and take CPU or disk usage to as high as 90%. Let&rsquo;s look into the details to find out why this is happening.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-the-antimalware-service-executable-or-msmpeng.exe-showing-high-disk-usage?\">Why is the Antimalware Service Executable or MsMpEng.exe Showing High Disk Usage?<\/h2><p>The MsMpEng.exe process is a CPU-intensive process. Ideally, it should run normally without increasing the disk usage. However, this error message popping up on the screen indicates a problem with the process. The Antimalware Service Executable error results in an increase in CPU usage and drains computer resources, which negatively impacts performance.<\/p><p>Another reason why this could be happening is because it is always running in the background and regularly scans the <strong>C:\\Program Files\\Windows Defender<\/strong> folder. Listed below are some reasons causing this issue to occur on Windows 10 PCs &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Corruption in Windows Defender files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MsMpEng.exe task frequency too high<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Windows Defender overlapping with another antivirus instance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malware attack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad Windows update<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methods-to-fix-the-antimalware-service-executable-high-cpu-usage-issue\">Methods to Fix the Antimalware Service Executable High CPU Usage Issue<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1-scan-for-malware\">Method 1: Scan for Malware<\/h3><p>This is the most basic and easiest way to fix the issue causing the Antimalware Service Executable process to show high memory usage. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/file-recovery-from-virus-infected-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virus-infected files<\/a> in a computer could cause programs to malfunction. If you have a reliable antivirus installed on your computer or use Windows Defender, then use either of them to perform a complete scan of your computer. This should bring the malware out and eliminate it from the system.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-2-exclude-antimalware-service-executable\">Method 2: Exclude Antimalware Service Executable<\/h3><p>If you are encountering that the Antimalware Service Executable is consuming high memory, you can add it to the exclusion list and fix the issue. To do this &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + I<\/strong> to open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/settings-update-win-10.jpg\" alt=\"open settings\" class=\"wp-image-134313 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/settings-update-win-10.jpg 794w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/settings-update-win-10-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/settings-update-win-10-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/settings-update-win-10-150x91.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Windows Defender<\/strong> in the left pane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Exclusions<\/strong> section and click on <strong>Add an exclusion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"543\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-2.jpg\" alt=\"open windows defender settings to add Antimalware Service Executable \" class=\"wp-image-134314 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-2.jpg 543w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-2-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-2-150x119.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on the <strong>Exclude a.exe, .com, or .scr process<\/strong> option under the <strong>Processes<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-3.jpg\" alt=\"add exclusion\" class=\"wp-image-134315 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-3.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-3-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-3-150x117.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type <strong>MsMpEng.exe<\/strong> in the blue box and click on <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"544\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-4.jpg\" alt=\"Add msmpeng.exe or Antimalware Service Executable to the list\" class=\"wp-image-134317 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-4.jpg 544w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-4-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-4-150x65.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-3-prevent-msmpeng-exe-from-scanning-its-own-folder\">Method 3: Prevent MsMpEng.exe from Scanning its own Folder<\/h3><p>As mentioned earlier, the Antimalware Service Executable regularly scans its own folder &ndash; &lsquo;<strong>C:\\Program Files\\Windows Defender<\/strong>&rsquo;. This causes it to consume resources in an abnormal way, thus taking the usage percentage as high as 80-90%. You can stop this process from scanning its folder, thereby reducing the CPU usage. Here are the steps to do this &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + I<\/strong> to open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Windows Security<\/strong> in the left pane and then click on <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Virus &amp; threat protection window, locate <strong>Manage settings<\/strong>. Click on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to <strong>Exclusions<\/strong> and click on <strong>Add exclusions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"543\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Open windows defender settings in the settings app to fix the high cpu usage issue\" class=\"wp-image-134320 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-2-1.jpg 543w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-2-1-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-to-windows-defender-2-1-150x119.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the next window, click on <strong>Add an exclusion<\/strong> and then select <strong>Folder<\/strong> from the list.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-folder.jpg\" alt=\"click to add folder to exclusion\" class=\"wp-image-134321 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-folder.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-folder-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-folder-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-folder-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paste the following address &ndash; <strong>C:\\Program Files\\Windows Defender<\/strong>&nbsp;and click on the <strong>Select Folder<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-folder-link.jpg\" alt=\"Add folder to exclusion\" class=\"wp-image-134322 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-folder-link.jpg 625w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-folder-link-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/add-folder-link-150x111.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Yes<\/strong> on the pop-up.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-4-disable-real-time-protection-and-reschedule-scans\">Method 4: Disable Real-time Protection and Reschedule Scans<\/h3><p>You can easily disable real-time protection and reschedule scans to keep the Antimalware Service Executable high CPU and memory utilization at usual levels. Here is how to do this &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + R<\/strong> and type <strong><em>taskschd.msc<\/em><\/strong>. Press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-command-ok.jpg\" alt=\"Type command in run\" class=\"wp-image-134323 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-command-ok.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-command-ok-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-command-ok-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the left-hand side, expand <strong>Task Scheduler Library<\/strong>, then <strong>Microsoft<\/strong>, and then <strong>Windows<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-task-scheduler-microsoft-windows-in-left.jpg\" alt=\"expand side menus\" class=\"wp-image-134324 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-task-scheduler-microsoft-windows-in-left.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-task-scheduler-microsoft-windows-in-left-125x300.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-task-scheduler-microsoft-windows-in-left-150x359.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate <strong>Windows Defender <\/strong>in the list and double-click on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-win-defender.jpg\" alt=\"click on windows defender settings\" class=\"wp-image-134325 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-win-defender.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-win-defender-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-win-defender-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-win-defender-150x83.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the right-hand side, right-click on <strong>Windows Defender Scheduled Scan<\/strong> and click on <strong>Properties<\/strong> in the context menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/win-defender-settings.jpg\" alt=\"go into windows defender scan properties\" class=\"wp-image-134326 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/win-defender-settings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/win-defender-settings-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/win-defender-settings-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/win-defender-settings-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Properties<\/strong> window, click on the <strong>General<\/strong> tab and uncheck the <strong>Run with highest privileges<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-general-tab.jpg\" alt=\"change general settings to fix the high cpu usage issue\" class=\"wp-image-134327 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-general-tab.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-general-tab-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-general-tab-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-general-tab-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>Conditions<\/strong> tab and <strong>uncheck all the boxes<\/strong> there.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-like-this.jpg\" alt=\"change conditions\" class=\"wp-image-134328 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-like-this.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-like-this-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-like-this-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-like-this-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then, click on the <strong>Triggers<\/strong> tab and click on <strong>New&hellip;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ss-15.jpg\" alt=\"change triggers\" class=\"wp-image-134329 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ss-15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ss-15-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ss-15-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ss-15-150x102.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>New Trigger<\/strong> window, you can customize the frequency, scan time, and date of the scan.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ss-16-mark-ok.jpg\" alt=\"change trigger settings to fix the Antimalware Service Executable issue\" class=\"wp-image-134330 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ss-16-mark-ok.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ss-16-mark-ok-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ss-16-mark-ok-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ss-16-mark-ok-150x108.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restart<\/strong> your computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Doing so should lower the Antimalware Service Executable high CPU or memory usage issue.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-5-turn-off-windows-defender-using-local-group-policy-editor\">Method 5: Turn Off Windows Defender Using Local Group Policy Editor<\/h3><p>You can turn off the Window Defender once and for all to eliminate the Antimalware Service Executable high CPU utilization issue. However, you should make sure that you have a reliable third-party antivirus software to safeguard your computer from malware. Carefully follow the steps as mentioned here &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + R<\/strong> and type <strong>gpedit.msc<\/strong>. Press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-gpedit.jpg\" alt=\"type gpedit to open group policy editor\" class=\"wp-image-134331 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-gpedit.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-gpedit-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-gpedit-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Local Group Policy Editor<\/strong> window, expand the following in the left pane &ndash; <strong>Computer Configuration &gt; Administrative Templates &gt; Windows Components<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-administrative-windows-components-in-left-1.jpg\" alt=\"expand menus\" class=\"wp-image-134333 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-administrative-windows-components-in-left-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-administrative-windows-components-in-left-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-administrative-windows-components-in-left-1-150x151.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/mark-administrative-windows-components-in-left-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look for <strong>Windows Defender Antivirus<\/strong> in the list and select it.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/windows-defender-gpedit-1.jpg\" alt=\"select windows defender settings\" class=\"wp-image-134334 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/windows-defender-gpedit-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/windows-defender-gpedit-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/windows-defender-gpedit-1-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the right pane, double-click on the <strong>Turn off Windows Defender Antivirus<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/turn-off-defender.jpg\" alt=\"enable the settings to fix Antimalware Service Executable high cpu issue\" class=\"wp-image-134335 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/turn-off-defender.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/turn-off-defender-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/turn-off-defender-150x139.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the next Window, choose the <strong>Enabled<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Apply<\/strong> and then <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restart<\/strong> your computer to apply the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"note-alert\">\n        <div class=\"tips_container\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tips-con.png\" class=\"img-fluid apply-gradient-on-post-images\" alt=\"tips\">\n            <div class=\"tips_content ml-3 pt-3\">\n                <span class=\"f700 fmont\">Pro Tip &ndash;  <\/span>  \n                The above-mentioned methods should help you resolve the high memory utilization issue with the Antimalware Service Executable. It is a known fact that high CPU usage could lead to random system crashes, computer stuck in a boot loop, or even data loss in severe cases.\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div><p>If the <strong>MsMpEng.exe<\/strong> issue has caused high memory and CPU usage on your computer and led to crashes causing unbootable computer, you can recover your data from it using a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery-professional.php\">professional data recovery software<\/a><\/strong> like Stellar Data Recovery Professional.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"614\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 916 \/ 614;\" width=\"916\" controls src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/WDR-Walkthrough_EN-1.webm\"><\/video><\/figure><p>This is a powerful tool that can easily help you retrieve your lost data in all kinds of data loss scenarios like data corruption, formatting, unbootable computer, and more. It supports recovery of almost every type of file ranging from .docx to CR2 and CR3 files. It allows affected users to use a bootable media for recovering lost files &amp; data from a crashed or unbootable computer.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2><p>The Antimalware Service Executable or MsMpEng.exe is an important process of Windows Defender. It is a background process that keeps an eye on malicious viruses and keeps them out of your system. While it is a critical system process, it can sometimes run into problems causing issues related to high CPU and memory usage.<\/p><p>In this post, we discussed the Antimalware Service Executable high system resource utilization issue and explained various methods that can be employed to fix this. We also looked at a professional data recovery software and how it can help you retrieve data in case your system is rendered unbootable due to unprecedented system crashes. We hope this guide helped you resolve the pressing issue at hand and get your computer back to normal usage patterns.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windows Defender is a vital system application that keeps the computer safe&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/antimalware-service-executable-high-cpu-usage-issue\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\u2018Antimalware Service Executable\u2019 High CPU Usage 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