Is it a virus? How do you fix it? This article explains what Runtime Broker is, why it may cause high CPU, and how you can solve this issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Why Does Runtime Broker Cause High CPU?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>What is the Runtime Broker?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo understand the reasons behind the issue, you should first understand what Runtime Broker is used for. Put simply, Runtime Broker is an essential program included in the Microsoft Windows operating system (version 8 and up). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is needed to work with permissions for any Universal Windows Platform (UPW) applications. The device is not important – whether it\u2019s a PC or a smartphone. Those applications are compatible with the Windows system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Normally, Runtime Broker doesn\u2019t use much of your system\u2019s capacities. When it does, the causes are generally unknown, and they are mentioned in the PC user discussions<\/a> associated with the Runtime Broker high CPU usage. <\/p>\n\n\n\nOneDrive, Background Task Infrastructure Service, Windows tips and notifications, as well as other features may be the reason behind the issue. Most probably, some UPW applications can be responsible for Runtime Broker CPU error when working incorrectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, a misbehaving YourPhone.exe<\/a> process could lead your Runtime Broker to cause a spike in CPU usage. Other UPW applications that might trigger this error include Dropbox, Duolingo, eBay, Facebook Messenger, Fresh Paint, Netflix, TeamViewer, Origin Thin setup<\/a> and VLC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Fixing the Runtime Broker High CPU Error<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn most cases, Runtime Broker is not a virus, although it may interfere with your system\u2019s performance when causing high CPU. Nevertheless, you may want to scan your system to see if any application files stand behind it. Of course, there are several steps that you can take manually like running the SFC or DISM scan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it is not time-efficient and can be challenging as you need to enter lines of code in the Command Prompt. The easier solution is to run the PC Repair tool<\/a> by Outbyte. It will detect and remove any junk files. As a result, system errors can be fixed making your computer function better.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDownload Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat else can you do to fix the Runtime Broker High CPU error? The main methods focus on managing UPW applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Method 1: Restart Your Computer<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDespite this method looking too straightforward, it may actually work with resolving the Runtime Broker CPU error. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The principle that stands behind the process is reloading UPW applications – if they worked improperly before, the new startup may deal with the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Restart](\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/runtime-broker-restart-pc.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Method 2: Turn Off Windows Suggestions<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Press Win<\/kbd> + I<\/kbd> to open Settings<\/strong> and move to the System tab<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- On the left-hand menu, select Notifications & Actions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Under the Notifications section<\/strong>, locate the last element on the list – Get trips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If the box is checked, turn it off<\/strong>.
![\"Turn](\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/turn-off-windows-suggetions.png\")
<\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Method 3: Edit the Registry<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis step will affect minor things like new applications not displaying or reminders that cannot be set. In some cases, it may help resolve Runtime Broker high CPU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Press Win<\/kbd> + R<\/kbd> to open the Run dialog menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Type
regedit.exe<\/code> and move to the Runtime Broker element by following this path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\TimeBrokerSvc<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n- Change the Start feature from dword:00000003 to dword:00000004<\/strong>.
![\"TimeBrokerSvc:](\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/timebrokersvc.png\")
<\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Method 4: Disable Background Apps<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLocating that one application that causes Runtime Broker high CPU is a challenging task. You can go for disabling all background apps instead to fix the issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This step can also be used to fix the Windows Explorer high CPU<\/a> error since it prevents all unnecessary processes from running and allows you to pinpoint which of them is causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s how you do that: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Press Win<\/kbd> + I<\/kbd> to open Settings <\/strong>and move to the Privacy tab<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Navigate to the Background apps<\/strong> section and turn all applications off by moving the toggle.
![\"Disable](\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/turn-off-background-apps.png\")
<\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Method 5: Change the Lock Screen Background<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Press Win<\/kbd> + I<\/kbd> to open Settings and move to the Personalization <\/strong>tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Navigate to Lock Screen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Change the background from Windows Spotlight<\/strong> to Picture<\/strong>. You can set whichever you like.
![\"Change](\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/lock-screen-picture.png\")
<\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Method 6: Disable Runtime Broker<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can also try disabling the Runtime Broker process in Task Manager. The method is as simple as it sounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Press Ctrl<\/kbd> + Shift<\/kbd> + Esc<\/kbd> to open the Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- In the Processes tab, locate Runtime Broker<\/strong> and kill the process by either pressing the End Task<\/strong> button or right-clicking on the line and choosing End task<\/strong>.
![\"Disable](\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/runtime-broker-end-task.png\")
<\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nTake a note, If you see Microsoft Photos uses too much CPU<\/a>, this methods can also solve this glitch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Method 7: Disable P2P Functionality<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
To understand the reasons behind the issue, you should first understand what Runtime Broker is used for. Put simply, Runtime Broker is an essential program included in the Microsoft Windows operating system (version 8 and up). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is needed to work with permissions for any Universal Windows Platform (UPW) applications. The device is not important – whether it\u2019s a PC or a smartphone. Those applications are compatible with the Windows system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Normally, Runtime Broker doesn\u2019t use much of your system\u2019s capacities. When it does, the causes are generally unknown, and they are mentioned in the PC user discussions<\/a> associated with the Runtime Broker high CPU usage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n OneDrive, Background Task Infrastructure Service, Windows tips and notifications, as well as other features may be the reason behind the issue. Most probably, some UPW applications can be responsible for Runtime Broker CPU error when working incorrectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, a misbehaving YourPhone.exe<\/a> process could lead your Runtime Broker to cause a spike in CPU usage. Other UPW applications that might trigger this error include Dropbox, Duolingo, eBay, Facebook Messenger, Fresh Paint, Netflix, TeamViewer, Origin Thin setup<\/a> and VLC<\/p>\n\n\n\n In most cases, Runtime Broker is not a virus, although it may interfere with your system\u2019s performance when causing high CPU. Nevertheless, you may want to scan your system to see if any application files stand behind it. Of course, there are several steps that you can take manually like running the SFC or DISM scan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, it is not time-efficient and can be challenging as you need to enter lines of code in the Command Prompt. The easier solution is to run the PC Repair tool<\/a> by Outbyte. It will detect and remove any junk files. As a result, system errors can be fixed making your computer function better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Download Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What else can you do to fix the Runtime Broker High CPU error? The main methods focus on managing UPW applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite this method looking too straightforward, it may actually work with resolving the Runtime Broker CPU error. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The principle that stands behind the process is reloading UPW applications – if they worked improperly before, the new startup may deal with the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This step will affect minor things like new applications not displaying or reminders that cannot be set. In some cases, it may help resolve Runtime Broker high CPU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Locating that one application that causes Runtime Broker high CPU is a challenging task. You can go for disabling all background apps instead to fix the issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This step can also be used to fix the Windows Explorer high CPU<\/a> error since it prevents all unnecessary processes from running and allows you to pinpoint which of them is causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how you do that: <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also try disabling the Runtime Broker process in Task Manager. The method is as simple as it sounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take a note, If you see Microsoft Photos uses too much CPU<\/a>, this methods can also solve this glitch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Fixing the Runtime Broker High CPU Error<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Method 1: Restart Your Computer<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Method 2: Turn Off Windows Suggestions<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Method 3: Edit the Registry<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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regedit.exe<\/code> and move to the Runtime Broker element by following this path:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\TimeBrokerSvc<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Method 4: Disable Background Apps<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Method 5: Change the Lock Screen Background<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Method 6: Disable Runtime Broker<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Method 7: Disable P2P Functionality<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/delivery-optimization.png\")
<\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n\n\n\n![\"Allow](\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/allow-downloads-from-other-pcs.png\")
<\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n![\"Open](\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/runtime-broker-open-file.png\")
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