{"id":152626,"date":"2023-10-26T03:13:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T03:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=152626"},"modified":"2025-09-30T08:36:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T08:36:06","slug":"modern-setup-host-high-cpu-usage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/modern-setup-host-high-cpu-usage\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Modern Setup Host High CPU Usage Issue?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p><strong>Modern setup host<\/strong> or <strong>SetupHost.exe<\/strong> is an essential Windows background process that automates the download and installation of OS-related updates.<\/p><p>While Windows OS has a lot of processes running in the background, occasionally, they act strange and cause various issues like stuttering, freezing, and so on. The modern setup host high CPU usage is one such incident that many Windows users encounter unexpectedly. This could be due to corrupted\/damaged system files, malware infection, and more.<\/p><p>So if you observe the <strong>&lsquo;modern setup host&rsquo;<\/strong> hogging up the CPU resources, follow the easy workarounds explained further in this post.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-modern-setup-host-or-setuphost.exe?\">What is Modern Setup Host or SetupHost.exe?<\/h2><p>Before moving onto resolving the issue, let&rsquo;s learn more about the Modern Setup Host process. As described earlier, the Modern setup host or SetupHost.exe is an executable component responsible for automatically installing Windows updates like bug fixes, minor feature updates, and more.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"805\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/high-cpu-usage-error.jpg\" alt=\"modern setup host high cpu usage error on windows\" class=\"wp-image-152628 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/high-cpu-usage-error.jpg 805w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/high-cpu-usage-error-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/high-cpu-usage-error-768x378.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/high-cpu-usage-error-150x74.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>As its primary function is to install Windows updates, it is not a CPU-intensive task but rather an I\/O-intensive task.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-modern-setup-host-high-cpu-usage-issues?\">What Causes Modern Setup Host High CPU Usage Issues?<\/h2><p>Due to the modern setup host high CPU usage issue, many users have observed the performance of their computers plummeting, causing freezing and stuttering. There are many reasons behind this unusual behavior &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Problematic OS Update<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdated OS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupted system files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malware infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incompatible system configuration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defective boot drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clashing background processes<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methods-to-fix-modern-setup-host-high-cpu-usage-issue\">Methods to Fix Modern Setup Host High CPU Usage Issue<\/h2><p>If you are a user affected by the modern setup host high CPU usage problem, you need not look any further for solutions. In the proceeding section, you will learn how to use methods to fix the underlying issues resulting in modern setup host high CPU usage issue on your Windows PC.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1-check-for-malware\">Method 1: Check for Malware<\/h3><p>Malware or virus infection is one of the major issues behind the modern setup host high CPU usage. If you suspect a malware doing this on your computer, use a reliable and renowned antivirus software to scan your computer and virus. You can also use Windows Defender for the same.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-2-perform-sfc-dism-scans\">Method 2: Perform SFC &amp; DISM Scans<\/h3><p>If there are damaged, missing, or corrupt system files, it can lead to the Task Manager showing modern setup host high CPU usage. A damaged OS image can also be behind this. To fix the SetupHost.exe high CPU usage problem, run the <strong>System File Checker<\/strong> (<strong>SFC<\/strong>) and <strong>DISM commands<\/strong> in the command prompt. Here&rsquo;s what to do &ndash;<\/p><p><strong>Use DISM commands to fix broken or damaged OS image &ndash;<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + R<\/strong> and type <strong>CMD<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER<\/strong> to open <strong>CMD<\/strong> as administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type and execute the following commands one by one &ndash;<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/ScanHealth<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-image \/Restorehealth<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"542\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-dism-commands.jpg\" alt=\"execute dism commands in command prompt to fix the modern setup host high cpu usage error\" class=\"wp-image-152629 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-dism-commands.jpg 542w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-dism-commands-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-dism-commands-150x122.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait for the process to end.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Use the SFC command to scan &amp; fix system file-related errors &ndash;<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After executing DISM commands, execute the following command &ndash; <strong>SFC \/scannow<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-sfc.jpg\" alt=\"execute system file checker command in cmd to fix the setuphost.exe high cpu usage problem\" class=\"wp-image-152630 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-sfc.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-sfc-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-sfc-150x47.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let the scan complete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your PC once the scan is over.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-3-run-the-windows-update-troubleshooter\">Method 3: Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter<\/h3><p>If you have recently installed some Windows updates and observed the modern setup host&rsquo;s CPU or memory usage through the roof, it can be due to a bad update. To fix this, run the Windows update troubleshooter to fix update-related errors. Here are the steps for doing this &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + I<\/strong> to open the Windows settings app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> in the left pane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the right side, click on <strong>Additional Troubleshooters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-troubleshoot-additional.jpg\" alt=\"open windows settings to run update troubleshooter causing the modern setup host high cpu or memory problem\" class=\"wp-image-152631 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-troubleshoot-additional.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-troubleshoot-additional-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-troubleshoot-additional-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>Windows Update <\/strong>troubleshooter and click on <strong>Run the troubleshooter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-windows-update-run.jpg\" alt=\"run the windows update troubleshooter\" class=\"wp-image-152632 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-windows-update-run.jpg 482w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-windows-update-run-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-windows-update-run-150x135.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let the troubleshooter detect problems. Once it completes the scan, follow the steps as displayed on the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-4-end-the-modern-setup-host-process-from-the-task-manager\">Method 4: End the Modern Setup Host Process from the Task Manager<\/h3><p>As the modern setup host or SetupHost.exe is not a critical process for Windows, you can end it from the task manager to fix the modern setup host high CPU usage issue on your computer. Here are the steps to do this &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the taskbar and click on <strong>Task Manager<\/strong> from the context menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the task manager, look for the <strong>Modern Setup Host<\/strong> or <strong>SetupHost.exe<\/strong> process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on it and click on <strong>End task<\/strong> from the context menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-modern-setup-end-task.jpg\" alt=\"end modern setup host task from the task manager to fix the high cpu usage issue\" class=\"wp-image-152633 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-modern-setup-end-task.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-modern-setup-end-task-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-modern-setup-end-task-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p>Eliminating the modern setup host process will help you fix the high CPU usage and resolve the sluggish behavior of your computer.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-5-temporarily-disable-windows-update\">Method 5: Temporarily Disable Windows Update<\/h3><p>If your PC has become slow and shows signs of stuttering, you can temporarily disable the Windows Update service. As the modern setup host is related to Windows updates, disabling the update service will help you fix the high CPU usage issue. Here are the steps &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + R<\/strong> and type <strong>services.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=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-services-1.jpg\" alt=\"open run utility and type services.msc\" class=\"wp-image-152634 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-services-1.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-services-1-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-services-1-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Services window will appear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the <strong>Windows Update<\/strong> service and select it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on it and click on <strong>Properties<\/strong>. Alternatively, you can simply <strong>double-click<\/strong> on it to open properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-win-update-properties.jpg\" alt=\"locate windows update in the services window\" class=\"wp-image-152635 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-win-update-properties.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-win-update-properties-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-win-update-properties-150x92.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the <strong>Properties<\/strong> window, navigate to the <strong>Service Status<\/strong> section and click on <strong>Stop<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the pull-down menu against the <strong>Startup Type<\/strong> and select <strong>Disabled<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on <strong>Apply<\/strong> and <strong>OK<\/strong> to save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-disabled-stop-apply-ok.jpg\" alt=\"stop the windows update service to fix the modern setup host high cpu usage error\" class=\"wp-image-152636 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-disabled-stop-apply-ok.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-disabled-stop-apply-ok-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-disabled-stop-apply-ok-150x173.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><p><strong>Notes &ndash;<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>As disabling the Windows Update service for too long leaves your computer vulnerable to viruses and malware. Hence, enable it after some time to get the latest security updates.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>After enabling, you can also make this process <strong>manual<\/strong> instead of automatic. Simply select the <strong>Manual<\/strong> in the <strong>pull-down<\/strong> menu against the <strong>Startup Type<\/strong> label.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-manual.jpg\" alt=\"make the windows update service manual\" class=\"wp-image-152637 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-manual.jpg 402w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-manual-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-manual-150x175.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-6-disable-unnecessary-components\">Method 6: Disable Unnecessary Components<\/h3><p>Some users reported fixing the modern setup host high CPU usage problem by turning off certain unnecessary components like Tips, App suggestions in the start menu, Smartscreen, Background applications and file indexing. You can refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/publish.reddit.com\/embed?url=https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Windows10\/comments\/7wo9dt\/modern_setup_host_at_100_disk_usage\/du2l8v4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">user comment<\/a> for more information.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-7-perform-clean-boot\">Method 7: Perform Clean Boot<\/h3><p>Conflicting third-party applications and processes can sometimes cause problems like modern setup host high CPU usage. If you observe the SetupHost.exe to show high CPU usage in the Task Manager, perform a clean boot to eliminate any process\/application conflicts. Carefully follow the steps below to perform a clean boot &ndash;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>WINDOWS + R<\/strong> to open the <strong>Run<\/strong> utility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type in <strong>msconfig<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the <strong>General<\/strong> tab, choose the <strong>Selective Startup<\/strong> option and checkmark the <strong>Load System Services<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-selective-load-sys.jpg\" alt=\"open the system configuration window and select the selective startup option\" class=\"wp-image-152638 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-selective-load-sys.jpg 571w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-selective-load-sys-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-selective-load-sys-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Then, head to the <strong>Services<\/strong> tab, select <strong>Hide all Microsoft Services<\/strong> and click on <strong>Disable<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"569\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-hide-disable.jpg\" alt=\"disable third party applications\" class=\"wp-image-152640 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-hide-disable.jpg 569w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-hide-disable-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-hide-disable-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finally, go to the <strong>Startup<\/strong> tab and click on <strong>Open Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-open.jpg\" alt=\"open the task manager\" class=\"wp-image-152641 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-open.jpg 568w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-open-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mark-open-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Disable<\/strong> all the startup programs programs one by one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exit the Task Manager and press <strong>Apply<\/strong> and <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restart<\/strong> the computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Your PC will boot in a clean boot state. Check if the task manager still shows modern setup host high CPU usage. Gradually, enable the programs to circle out the problematic app\/process.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pro-tip\">Pro Tip<\/h2><p>Sometimes, high CPU usage can cause unexpected freezing or stuttering, leading to an irresponsive computer. In some severe conditions, frequent system freezes can even cause system crashes, thereby making the system unbootable. This will prevent you from accessing your data on the computer.<\/p><p>To recover your data from an irresponsive or unbootable computer, you can take the help of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery-professional.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional data recovery software<\/a> like <strong>Stellar Data Recovery Professional<\/strong>. With its advanced algorithms, you can easily recover hard-to-find files lost in various data loss scenarios and from numerous storage devices, such as HDD, SSD, SD Card, and more. Want to know how to use this software for recovering data from a crashed computer? Use this detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/support\/kb\/index.php\/article\/recover-data-from-unbootable-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guide<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"say-goodbye-to-high-cpu-usage\">Say Goodbye to High CPU Usage<\/h2><p>The <strong>Modern Setup Host<\/strong> or <strong>SetupHost.exe<\/strong> is a Windows process responsible for automatically downloading and installing updates. It runs in the background without interfering with other processes and applications. Sometimes, however, due to damaged system files, errors, or malware, background processes can cause problems.<\/p><p>In this post, we shed some light on various reasons behind the modern setup host high CPU usage problem and deep-dived into methods that can be used to fix it. Hence, if your computer has become sluggish due to the SetupHost.exe showing high CPU usage, you can use the methods explained above.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-reads\">Related Reads<\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/high-cpu-usage-wudfhost-exe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High CPU usage by Wudfhost.exe<\/a><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/antimalware-service-executable-high-cpu-usage-issue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FIXED &ndash; Antimalware service executable high CPU usage problem<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Modern setup host or SetupHost.exe is an essential Windows background process that&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/modern-setup-host-high-cpu-usage\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Fix Modern Setup Host High CPU Usage 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