Microsoft windows 8 woes

Cancel Submit. Have you tried to update the Mail app? How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Hi, Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community forums. Also refer to the article given below. This site in other languages x. After that, open Recovery, and click or tap Get started under Refresh your PC without affecting your files.

This effectively re-installs Windows, but your files will not be deleted. This can make your system feel sluggish, and may even cause it to crash. There are a few potential causes.

The first is malware. Because svchost. You can rule out this possibility by downloading a free anti-virus suite like Avira and scanning your system.

Another potential trigger is the Windows uPNP universal plug-and-play service, which scans your home network for compatible devices. The service can get out of hand, scanning continuously and using resources until no more are left. To fix this, do a Windows search for the Network and Sharing Center, and open it. Finally, some programs install services that can make svchost. The most likely culprits include anti-virus apps, backup apps and networking utilities.

Try un-installing any software that you installed just prior to the problem arising. Note that consumption of some CPU resources by svchost.

Windows has a robust backup utility with file history functionality built in. This means the backup service can detect files that changed and backup the new version while retaining the old one. If you later decide something you did to the file was in error, you can restore the older backup.

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