Services and Controller App: What is & How to Fix High CPU?

Uninstalling Segurazo is a quick way to fix this issue

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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The Services and Controller App is a non-essential Windows file that always runs in the background. While no one knows exactly what it does, one thing is for certain: you will definitely know when it is damaged or defective.

For example, some users havereportedthat when they openTask Manager, they notice that the Services and Controller App is taking up a lot ofCPU.

This problem isn’t all that common, but it definitely hinders your ability to use your computer efficiently when it does happen. That is why we’ve created this step-by-step guide that will show you exactly what you need to do to fix this issue.

What is the Services and Controller App?

The Services and Controller App is one of the processes that run in the background on your PC. It is a non-essential process and should not register a high CPU usage.

However, this process can start using misbehaving if some third-party apps are meddling with your PC. If you are facing issues with the Services and Controller App, you will learn how to fix it in the next section of this guide.

How do I fix the Services and Controller App’s high CPU usage?

1. Uninstall Segurazo

PressCtrl+Shift+Escto open theTask Managerand go to theProcessestab.
Right-clickSegurazoprocess and selectEnd task.
Now, press theWindowskey +R, typeappwiz.cpl, and clickOK.
Right-click theSegurazooption and select theUninstalloption.
Finally, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the removal process.

Note:Not everyone has this program installed, so if you don’t see it in the Task Manager, it isn’t the cause of your high CPU usage. Also, the app can disguise itself asAntiVirus Service. Hence, you should check for that too.

2. Disconnect any USB device

Check your USB devices and device manager if you can get there, and disconnect your USB devices to see if the problem stops. This is especially the case if you have bootable USB devices or USB devices set with an autorun function.

3. Restart Windows Management Instrumentation

4. Turn off the background slideshow

By following these steps, you should be able to stop the Services and Controller App from using a high amount of CPU, even when standing idly.

Which one of these fixes did you use to solve your problem? Leave us a message in the comments section below.

Services and Controller App: What is & How to Fix High CPU?#

What is the Services and Controller App?#

How do I fix the Services and Controller App’s high CPU usage?#

1. Uninstall Segurazo#

2. Disconnect any USB device#

3. Restart Windows Management Instrumentation#

4. Turn off the background slideshow#