The dwm.exe process originally belongs to Desktop Window Manager process - a Windows element responsible for correct windows drawing. However, users report it occasionally consuming a lot of system memory and CPU power. There are several reasons for this to happen, including malware activity. In this video, I'd show you how you can troubleshoot dwm.exe high memory consumption problem, and also check whether it is a virus.
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - What is Desktop Window Manager?
1:12 - Dwm.exe High RAM Explained
1:51 - High CPU Usage Issue Explained
2:06 - Solving Excessive CPU Usage
2:23 - Troubleshooting Desktop Window Manager
2:50 - Is dwm.exe a virus?
3:17 - Check File Location
3:47 - Perform Anti-Malware Scan
4:17 - Click "Clean Now" to remove malware
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