The problem
A high CPU reading is a symptom, not a diagnosis.
Recommended approach
Identify the process, correlate it with the time of the problem and check whether the load comes from an application, antivirus scan, backup job or system process.
Step-by-step checklist
- Capture CPU usage and top processes.
- Check Event Viewer and application logs.
- Compare the timing with backups or scheduled jobs.
- Confirm memory and disk pressure too.
- Apply a targeted fix and monitor again.
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