Windows 8 CPU Usage 98-100%

INKling

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Hey guys,
I recently installed the Windows 8 Release Preview, it worked great on my computer for the first two days and now the CPU is maxing out after it's on for a couple of hours. Restarting the OS temporarily fixes it but it's a huge problem for me. Here's a screencap of the services that are taking up all of the CPU:

CPU.PNG
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
I just restarted my computer and now Task Manager says:

CPU: 4%
Memory: 29%
Disk: 14%
Network: 2%

I'm going to let it idle without starting any other programs to see if it goes up again.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Dude, why release preview?? RTM has been out for a while now. You gotta fresh install win 8 my friend.
For CPU usage, switch to app and see what s spiking it!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8.1 64 bits Ent- Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 3000-Radeo hd 6370- Nvidia Ge540
Ah, I was unaware that there was a different version. I pre-ordered Windows 8 because I built a new PC, so I'll just wait to install the release version.
What do you mean 'switch to app' ? Is the screenshot above not enough information?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
I can see Chrome using the highest portion of your memory, just wondering if there may be some under that i dont see. You can sort them out by clicking mem up top
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win8.1 64 bits Ent- Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel 3000-Radeo hd 6370- Nvidia Ge540
You could also stop some programs from "Startup" tab in task manager, disable google update and any unnecessary add-ons.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire E1-571
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer Type-2
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 1333MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4000
    Sound Card
    High Definiton Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256GB
    PSU
    Generic
    Keyboard
    QWERTY
    Mouse
    ELANTECH Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    12.68Mbps
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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