How Do You Delete A System Idle Process?
Computers are built to always perform an action and have something to do. Computers that are not in use go idle, a state where not much activity is conducted. When a system goes idle, a software called System Idle Process is turned on. The process can be confusing, since it will quickly use up most of the computer’s CPU. The CPU is the computer’s Central Processing Unit. System Idle Process will not harm your computer, but it can be deleted with the Windows Task Manager tool. Step 1 Click on the task bar, the bar on the bottom of your computer screen, and select “Task Manager.” Step 2 Click on the “Processes” tab. Step 3 Click on the “CPU” column until an arrow pointing downward is shown. This will list the largest CPU process first. Step 4 Click on the “System Idle Process” listing. It should be the first one on the process list. Step 5 Click on the “End Process” button, located on the bottom of the display window. A new window will pop up. Step 6 Click on “End Process” to confirm you
