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High CPU Usage by System Interrupts – Fix

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Againly Tech Team
April 16, 2026

High CPU Usage by System Interrupts – Fix

"System Interrupts" is a placeholder that shows how much CPU is being used by hardware drivers. If it's above 5%, you have a failing driver. Againly fixes this automatically by profiling your driver latency (DPC) and identifying the offender.

Why this happens

  • Outdated NIC Driver: Your Wi-Fi or Ethernet card is firing too many "Interrupt Requests."
  • USB Device Conflict: A cheap USB hub or dying external drive is spamming the CPU.
  • BIOS Power States: Advanced C-States in your BIOS are causing CPU timing delays.

Fix it manually

  1. Unplug USB Devices: Remove everything except your mouse/keyboard and see if the CPU usage drops.
  2. Disable Network Adapters: Try disabling Wi-Fi and using Ethernet (or vice versa) to isolate the card.
  3. Run LatencyMon: Download a tool to see exactly which .sys file is causing the delay.

Fix it automatically with Againly

Againly's "KernelAudit" runs a real-time check on all active driver threads, allowing you to disable or update the exact driver causing your PC to stutter.

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