There are a couple of things that can cause this high CPU usage from the mrt.exe process. Mrt.exe (Malicious Software Removal Tool) is, in fact, a Windows own removal tool. So, if you see the mrt.exe running in the Task Manager then it doesn’t always mean that it is a virus. The Malicious Software Removal Tool is updated via the Windows Update every month (in the Tuesday update of every month)....

This process is found in the System32 folder and is known to be a fairly important process on Windows. However, as useful this process might be, it often causes various problems such as it consumes a lot of resources (CPU) for indefinite periods of time. There were some cases where this process consumed 100% of one of the logical processors all the time. There are several workarounds which address this issue....

The conditions and responses for this error vary from the computer shutting down completely to the error message just popping up when you start your system. Normally, this isn’t an error to be alarmed of and can be avoided by following the simple steps listed below. Take a look. Solution 1: Disabling NVIDIA Streamer Service Like mentioned before, NVIDIA Streamer Service is responsible for streaming your gameplay across multiple devices....

“This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator.” This error was quite surprising for most users because they themselves were the primary administrators of their systems. Furthermore, there is absolutely no reason for the opening of hyperlinks inside Microsoft programs to be restricted on any computers. Many Microsoft users were baffled by this issue, causing quite a lot of uproar in the Windows community....

The other place where you can find the error is in Windows Defender as a yellow warning triangle displaying that there is an error with the Security processor with the “Reset your security processor to fix functionality issues” text. Follow the solutions we have prepared in order to resolve the problem on your computer. What Causes the “Reset your security processor to fix functionality issues” Error? The list of things which cause this error is not so long and the problem is usually solved according to this list....

This error generally means that the Skype cannot find/use your audio device e.g. speaker or headset. That is why the first thing we tell the users is to make sure that your audio device is connected and in working condition. If the device is working then the issue might be in the audio drivers. Lastly, the problem might also be related to Skype. There can be a problem in the Skype configuration files preventing the Skype to properly communicate with your audio device....

You will get this error if you try to run Windows Update and download and install new updates, be it a security update or a cumulative update, and it will fail. You will get this error code and the update will fail to install. In almost all cases, no matter how many times you restart the computer etc., the update will continue to fail constantly and you won’t be able to update it no matter what....

Why the SSD does not show up in disk management There are several reasons why your SSD might not be showing in disk management but shows in BIOS. One is that the storage controller drivers might not be compatible. SSDs are a recent breakthrough; newer than most motherboards hence the storage controller drivers of your motherboard might not be compatible and will need updating. Another similar reason is that you might have set the wrong SATA storage controller mode/protocol (IDE, AHCI, ATA, RAID etc....

But before moving on with the solutions, make sure your system drive has enough disk space. Solution 1: Delete the ‘Package’ folder Sometimes while Steam is downloading the required update packages, the files get corrupt; causing Steam to hang on the ‘Installing update’ window. We can try deleting the ‘Package’ folder and let Steam download it again. Solution 2: Disable/Reenable Your Internet Connection Another solution that worked for the majority of users was to disable your internet/WiFi and plugging it back on....

The obvious conclusion is that if you’re facing this error, along with a Blue Screen of Death, is that there is something wrong with the integrated graphics card, or its drivers. While drivers are known to cause this sort of problems more often than they should, it is also true that you may face this issue due to problems with specific software on your system. Fortunately, be it a software issue, or problems with the drivers or operating system, there is an easy method to solve this problem....

You can also change the process priorities using this utility and display the applications/services which run on startup. This utility also displays detailed information regarding your CPU, Memory, local disks and your internet connection. It is present in almost all the versions of the Microsoft operating system. Some users reported that they were having problems while accessing the task manager. It was either not responding or they couldn’t find a way to launch it....

What Causes 0xc0000005 Error on Windows? There are a number of known reasons causing this error to disturb the operations of various software in Windows 10. One of those reasons that are considered as a major cause is a third-party antivirus program causing conflicts with executable files and influencing their operations. One the other hand, registries can get corrupted due to malware and viruses causing the programs to behave abnormally. Sometimes, bad hardware drivers can also be the culprit causing this error....

The cause of this issue is diverse and the trigger can be anything from a corrupted audio codec to a third-party app installation. If you’re currently struggling with this issue, the fixes in this article will help. Below you have a collection of methods that users in a similar situation have used to resolve the issue. Please follow the potential fixes in order until you find a fix that manages to resolve the Extended Attributes Are Inconsistent error....

This error usually appears when you’re trying to configure a backup of your Windows 7 OS, and without fixing it, you won’t actually get very far, as Task Scheduler recognizes the image as corrupt and refuses to do anything with it, rendering your stuck, and the image useless. There are a few methods that you can try to fix this issue, and they all in some way reset the Task Scheduler task or delete the image, so it can create a new, non-corrupt one and continue working....

The game also allows players to team up with their friends in a party and play together. However, we have received a lot of reports of the players having issue joining each other’s parties. An error message that reads “Unable to Connect to Host” pops up when trying to connect to a party. In this article, we will tell you some of the reasons due to which this error can be triggered and provide you with viable solutions to ensure complete elimination of the problem....

The disconnecting and reconnecting of a USB isn’t something new and has been known throughout the years. The issue was somewhat decreased with Windows 10, however, it hasn’t been annihilated. Some users have experienced this issue after upgrading to Windows 10 from a prior version etc. The solution for this is easy and straightforward. What causes USB to Connect and Disconnect (Loop) on Windows 10? Well, this issue doesn’t have many sources and it is usually due to the following factors — You can use the following workarounds to isolate this issue:...

After investigating this particular issue, it turns out that there are several potential culprits that might end up causing the issue on your PC or Console. Here’s a list of scenarios that you should investigate if you’re currently experiencing this issue: Now that we went over every potential reason why you might experience this problem, let’s go over a series of fixes that other affected COD players have successfully used to get to the bottom of this issue....

Unfortunately, some Windows users have been experiencing a problem where right-clicking on the Speaker icon in the notification area and then clicking on Open Volume Mixer doesn’t actually bring up the volume mixer – instead, nothing shows up no matter how long an affected user waits. In some cases, users affected by this problem also report that clicking on the Speaker icon does not bring up the master volume slider and simply does nothing instead....

A majority of people found it impossible to update their PC’s to Windows 10. They had a problem while trying to update i.e. Windows 10 installation stuck on its “Working on it” screen. The update process gets stuck on the Working on it screen and doesn’t end even waiting for hours. So, it doesn’t let the process to execute. Even after restarting the PC and doing some tweaks, the users can’t surpass the Working on it screen....

While upgrading the Operating System to Windows 10, a majority of people are getting an unpleasing issue where up-gradation process hangs on 32%. According to Microsoft, at first 30% of Windows installation setup, updates are being downloaded to the PC and after that, PC starts installing those updates. This issue doesn’t arise while installing a clean copy of Windows 10 using a Removable Media like USB. It only arises while upgrading the previous version of Windows to Windows 10....