Windows 10 runtime broker: how to fix CPU error
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Under Windows 10, the runtime broker can quickly become annoying if it takes up large amounts of RAM in the long term. For this reason, in this practical tip we provide you with all information for troubleshooting.
Windows 10: what does the runtime broker do?
Usually the runtime broker runs quietly in the background of Windows 10. The consumption of resources is usually less than 10 MB.
- When the runtime broker begins its actual work, up to 800 MB of RAM can be used. However, this should always only be the case for a short time.
- The runtime broker is only used if you start an app from the Microsoft Store. It ensures that Microsoft's security and privacy requirements are met.
- If the process permanently takes up large amounts of RAM, this can slow down your system. The solution to the problem can be found in the next paragraph.
Windows 10: Troubleshoot the runtime broker
If there are any problems with the runtime broker, the following measure can help.
- First switch to "System Settings" on your Windows PC.
- Then click on "System" and there on "Notifications and Actions".
- Deactivate the option "Receive tips, tricks and suggestions when using Windows".
- Finally, you should restart your PC once so that the changes take effect.
In our next practical tip, we will show you how you can deactivate unnecessary services in Windows 10.