Additionally, the DISM Host Servicing Process may lead to several problems, such as:<\/p>\n
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- Being regarded as malware.<\/li>\n
- Causing the Service Host Local System network restricted problem.<\/li>\n
- Leading to high disk or CPU usage, usually up to 90%\u2013100%.<\/li>\n
- Consuming Internet bandwidth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Why are so many DismHost.exe in the temp folder?<\/h3>\n
The presence of DismHost.exe files in the Temp folder is a common issue that users report. It’s often suspected to be a sign of malware. But sometimes there are legitimate reasons why this file might appear repeatedly. This can happen due to errors in Windows system maintenance tasks, such as Disk Cleanup, Windows Update, or Windows Defender scans. These maintenance tasks sometimes create temporary DismHost.exe files to manage operations related to disk imaging, cleanup, and system repair.<\/p>\n
If the temporary files are not cleared after the task is completed, they may accumulate over time, filling the Temp folder with multiple DismHost.exe files. Additionally, corrupt system files, incomplete updates, or misconfigured scheduled tasks can also contribute to this accumulation.<\/p>\n
Generally, the most common issue is the DISM Host Servicing Process causing high CPU usage. In the following sections, we will show you how to solve the DISM Host Servicing Process high disk usage error.<\/p>\n
How to Fix DISM Host Servicing Process High CPU Usage<\/h2>\n
Let’s try to fix the DISM Host Servicing Process high CPU or high disk usage problem.<\/p>\n
Method 1: Disable the Superfetch (SysMain) Service<\/h3>\n
To fix the DismHost.exe<\/i> DISM Host Servicing Process high CPU usage problem, you can choose to disable the Superfetch service, which is also known as SysMain<\/strong> in newer versions of Windows.<\/p>\n
Here is how to do it:<\/p>\n
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- Press the Windows key + R<\/strong> together to open the Run dialog box.<\/li>\n
- In the pop-up window, type services.msc<\/i> in the box and click OK<\/strong> to continue.
![\"Run](\"https:\/\/gridinsoft.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/run-services-msc.png\" "\\"\\"")
\n<\/li>\n- In the Services window, scroll down to find Superfetch<\/strong> or SysMain<\/strong> and double-click it.<\/li>\n
- In the Properties window: Change the Startup type<\/strong> to Disabled<\/strong>. Click the Stop<\/strong> button to stop the service if it is running.
![\"SysMain](\"https:\/\/gridinsoft.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Make-SysMain-Disabled.png\" "\\"\\"")
\n<\/li>\n- Click Apply<\/strong> and then OK<\/strong> to save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
After completing these steps, reboot your computer and check whether the DISM Host Servicing Process high CPU usage issue is resolved.<\/p>\n
Method 2: Stop the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)<\/h3>\n
To fix the DISM Host Servicing Process high disk usage issue in Windows 10, you can choose to stop the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS).<\/p>\n
Here is how to do it:<\/p>\n
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- Press the Windows key + R<\/strong> together to open the Run dialog box.<\/li>\n
- Type services.msc<\/i> in the box and click OK<\/strong> to continue.<\/li>\n
- In the Services window, scroll down to find Background Intelligent Transfer Service<\/strong> and double-click it.
\n![\"Background](\"https:\/\/gridinsoft.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Background-Intelligent-Transfer-Service-1024x720.png\" "\\"\\"")
\n<\/li>\n- \n In the Properties window: Change the Startup type<\/strong> to Disabled<\/strong>. Click the Stop<\/strong> button to stop the service if it is running.\n <\/li>\n
- Click Apply<\/strong> and then OK<\/strong> to save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Disabling BITS may affect Windows Update and other services that rely on it. If you experience issues with updates or downloads, you may need to re-enable this service.<\/div>\nAfter completing these steps, restart your computer and check whether the DISM Host Servicing Process high disk usage issue is resolved.<\/p>\n
Method 3: Run a Malware Scan<\/h3>\n
If a virus or malware is disguising itself as DismHost.exe<\/strong>, Microsoft Defender may not detect it as a threat. This malware could be using your system resources to steal and send information to hackers, leading to the DISM Host Servicing Process high CPU usage issue.<\/p>\n
To fix this problem, you can run a malware scan using a Gridinsoft Anti-Malware. Here is how to do it:<\/p>\n
![\"GridinSoft](\"https:\/\/gridinsoft.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/antimalware-main.webp\" "\\"\\"")
\nDownload and install Anti-Malware by clicking the button below. After the installation, run a Full scan: this will check all the volumes present in the system, including hidden folders and system files. Scanning will take around 15 minutes.<\/p>\n
- Type services.msc<\/i> in the box and click OK<\/strong> to continue.<\/li>\n
- In the pop-up window, type services.msc<\/i> in the box and click OK<\/strong> to continue.
- Press the Windows key + R<\/strong> together to open the Run dialog box.<\/li>\n
![\"Scan](\"https:\/\/gridinsoft.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/antimalware-result.webp\" "\\"\\"")
\n![\"Removal](\"https:\/\/gridinsoft.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/antimalware-clean.webp\" "\\"\\"")
\n![\"Run](\"https:\/\/gridinsoft.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/run-command-prompt-as-administrator-1024x836.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
\n<\/li>\n![\"Run](\"https:\/\/gridinsoft.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sfc-scannow.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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