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3 Quick Fixes for Microsoft IME high CPU usage
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Updated onMarch 19, 2024
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All the Windows 10 users who installed KB3194496 are affected by high CPU usage issues, but it appears thatSurface Pro 4users are particularly plagued by this bug.
Moreover, the users who installed the Chinese Simplified language pack can have this problem.
The high CPU usage incapacitates your system so it’s imperative to solve this problem as soon as possible. Let’s see how we can get rid of this issue by using the solutions below.
How can I fix Microsoft IME high CPU issues?
1. Restore the original owner of the process
2. Use a specialized software
This is a classic problem where the system goes haywire because of a simple problem or file. Sometimes some problems are not so easy to resolve using classic tweaking.
Dedicated repair softwarecan scan for and replace any missing system files with fresh ones from their own databases.
3. Rollback your system in Safe Mode
Note: System restore does not affect any of your files, documents, and personal data.
Rolling back Windows to a point before experiencing the IME problem can also fix the issue. Use the comment section below to tell us if these solutions solved the problem for you.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
