After around 5 minutes of my system sitting idle, MsMpEng.exe kicks in running about 50% CPU and keeps running until I start using my laptop again. I have no idea what it's doing. Or how to stop it doing it. Has anyone come across this problem before? If so, any ideas for a fix?
Many thanks ...
Many thanks ...
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8 (64bit)
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- HpG62293sa
- CPU
- Intel® Core™ i5-3210M processor 2.5 GHz
- Memory
- 6GB RAM
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 15.6" LED Backlit
- Screen Resolution
- 1366 x 768
- Hard Drives
- 1 TB (SATA, 5400 rpm)
- Internet Speed
- 20MB
- Browser
- Firefox
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender