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High CPU or Memory by Update Orchestrator Service [Fix]
Check for hardware issues and reset the update components!
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Update Orchestrator Service is an essential feature forWindows updates. However, many people encountered a major issue with it, primarily high memory and CPU usage by the Update Orchestrator Service.
So, we know that this problem is old and appears inalliterations of the OS, such as Windows 7 and Windows 10. A service hogging the resources is a severe problem, especially for older computers. Keep reading to find out the solutions!
What can I do if Update Orchestrator Service uses high memory?
1. End theprocess
Remember that ending a process is only a workaround when the Update Orchestrator Service consumes high memory or CPU. Also, it can affect the Windows update process.
2. Perform a disk check
It is always a good idea to check your disk from time to time. Moreover, it might fix the Update Orchestrator Service’s high CPU usage. This command is used when you want to repair the disk errors found by theCHKDSK utility.
3. Reset Windows Update components
A more technical approach is to use a PowerShell script toreset the Windows Update client settings.
It will clean up files related to the Windows Update. Also, the registry keys for Windows Update will be changed to default settings.
The high CPU and memory usage by Update Orchestrator Service is a severe problem affecting many users. Our easy-to-follow solutions will help you get rid of it in no time!
Before you leave, check some quick tips tomake Windows run fasterby modifying the settings.
Did our solutions work for you? Do let us know in the comments section below!
More about the topics:High CPU usage,windows 10,Windows Update
Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
