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woodworks
7y

Ok seriously is Microsoft mining Bitcoin on my computer? If I leave it idle for >5 minutes it starts using intense amounts of CPU and I have no clue why (doesn't show up in task manager, all the processes added up in taskmgr are like 15% max). It's super annoying since I have a razer and high cpu turns on BOTH VERY LOUD FANS.

I checked for malware and stopped any update or useless background tasks (cortana, indexing, etc) and it has not helped one bit. If I click the screen or move the mouse it subsides immediately.

(No, I won't get a mac--I have two and they lacks compatibility with the software I need as well as the specs for what I usually work with)

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fuck windows

fuck microsoft

fuck cpu
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  • 1
    7y
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  • 2
    7y
    @JoshBent does that period mean to shut the fuck up?
  • 3
    7y
    @N1teshsurana ohgod lol no, it's just to subscribe to the comments if there's any 🤣
  • 2
    7y
    @JoshBent bwahahahahah xD
  • 2
    7y
    It will stop when it's finished. So no bitcoins.
  • 4
    7y
    Linux defragments while you are idle, maybe windoze does the same.

    Either way, delete windoze
  • 1
    7y
    Not microsoft, but there are hidden miners that don't show up in your process list and start working only when you're not using your computer. You've probably clicked/downloaded something that you shouldn't have
  • 0
    7y
    @endor checked a dozen times and couldn't come up with anything. Plus the GPU is inactive which would be weird if it was mining :/

    @blueish4 I tried everything I could to get Windows defender to stop this but I have a feeling it might still be active :( any idea on how to tell it to gtfo?
  • 1
    7y
    @woodworks that's the whole point: they don't show up in the process list to stay hidden. Not sure how they do it, but there are ways to hide an active process.
    Also, Monero miners work well on the cpu too, and setting up the gpu well is a pain in the ass, so they are typically cpu-only
  • 0
    7y
    @endor know of any removal tools? Hasn't come up in the standard
  • 1
    7y
    @woodworks sorry, no idea :/
  • 1
    6y
    How did you check for malware? Get Kaspersky or Bitdefender.

    Miner viruses tend to rename process name as of system's(i.e. svchost) to disguise.
  • 0
    6y
    @canonbolt used MalwareBytes, partly because it is, in my eyes, the least bloated of antivirus software, partly because it was recommended online
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