🔎 Step 1: Find the Problem

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc → open Task Manager → check which process uses the most CPU.

🧩 Step 2: Disable Background Services

1. Press Windows + R, type services.msc.

2. Stop or disable unnecessary services like SysMain, Windows Search, or Print Spooler (if unused).

🦠 Step 3: Scan for Malware

1. Open Windows Security → Virus & threat protection.

2. Run a Full Scan.

Malware often causes 100% CPU spikes.

⚙️ Step 4: Clean Startup Apps

Disable all non-essential apps from Task Manager → Startup Apps.

🚀 Step 5: Use an Optimization Script