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CPU usage goes up while computer enters into screensaver/screen goes dark

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Computer/Laptop: Lenovo T500 When I leave my PC, it turns off the display after X minutes. That's fine. However, since I use "Proccess Explorer" (SysInternals) there is a bit of a history in my tray about the CPU usage. The usage goes UP. (I also notice the fan gets louder when I leave my PC there ā€¦

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Fix for: CPU usage goes up while computer enters into screensaver/screen goes dark

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Your computer is possibly running Scheduled Tasks that are set work when the system is idle, for example, defragging in the background. Note the "Start this task only if the computer is idle for" parameter in the screenshot. In the Task Scheduler, Iā€¦

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