How to Fix High CPU Usage Caused by System Interrupts

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12 min read · Apr 15, 2026

How to Fix High CPU Usage Caused by System Interrupts

By downloading this free guide, you agree to receive regular updates on the latest cool apps, product reviews, and giveaways from MakeUseOf. If your computer is suffering from high CPU usage and the culprit process is called “system interrupts”, then you are dealing with a hardware or driver issue. In this guide, we explain what system interrupts are and how you can find and fix the underlying cause of their high CPU usage.

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