Igfxext.exe Module High CPU and Memory Usage [Solution]

Commands Used:
Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
sfc /scannow

The Igfxem.exe is related to Intel’s Common User Interface Module, and it determines how the required configurations will be accessed by other programs.

But sometimes it comes into conflict with other software, and in an attempt to occupy more CPU time with the effort to execute what has been demanded of it, it eventually causes the CPU overload.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
igfxext module high CPU
igfxext module high memory
igfxem module high CPU
igfxext module has stopped working
igfxem module has stopped working

There are many services and programs that run in the background while we use our PC. These services help run the PC smoothly and do various functions. They don’t normally use high CPU or memory. They use only a minimal portion of it and leave the rest for the programs we use. Some users are seeing igfxext.exe module high CPU and Memory usage on their computers. In this guide, we have a few solutions that can help you fix the issue.

Next, expand the Display Adapters section and right-click on the Intel Graphics option. Next, select /”Update driver software,/” click /”Search my computer for drivers.” Then click on the button Browse and go to the place where the unzipped driver files were.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

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