Why would you usually encounter high CPU and disk usage from SrTasks.exe?
How can you troubleshoot it?
In this guide onMiniTool, we will walk you through the following methods step by step.

Windows Task Scheduler uses it for automatically creating system restore points.
Its common to seehigh CPUand disk usage from SrTasks.exe in Windows 10/8.
You may have noticed that SrTasks.exe can hog up your system resources and you cannot stop it simply.
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However, this post is about to delve into the factors and methods for the resource-intensive issue.
Lets see how to fire up this tool to fix the problem:
Step 1.
PressWin + Sto typeControl Paneland open it.

Navigate toTroubleshooting> chooseSystem and Security > Run maintenance tasks.
In the new box, choose theAdvancedoption.
Then tap onRun as administrator > Nextto initiate the fixing task.
To disable it:
Step 1.
PressWin + Rto fire up theRunbox and enterservice.mscand pressEnter.
In theServiceswindow, look forSysMainand then right-press it to chooseStopfrom the context menu.
After stopping, right-click onSysMainagain to selectPropeties> switchStartup typetoDisabled> click onApply & OK.
3.
Step 1. test whether SrTasks.exe is a virus.
If not, it may be a virus or malware.
Use the built-in Windows Security to remove the virus.
How to know if your system has a virus?
This article will guide you on how to check the infection signs.
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4.
Update or go back to the previous update based on your situation.
To update Windows:
Step 1.
Go toSettings > Update & Security.
Click onCheck for updatesand then install them if there are any.
To uninstall recent updates:
Step 2.
UnderWindows Update, chooseView update history> click onUninstall updates.
InInstalled Updates, uninstall the recent Windows updates and then start your system.
To check bad disk sector:
Step 1.
TypeCommand Promptin the search bar and open it in administrative mode.
Typechkdsk c:/x /f /rand pressEnter.
(Cis your drive where the Windows system is on).
Disable System Restore
Task Schedulers use SrTasks.exe to create a system restore point.
PressWin + Rto open theRundialog and typesystempropertiesprotection.
InSystem Properties, press theConfigurebutton > checkDisable system protection> tap onApply & OK. Then follow the instructions on the screen to complete the process.
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you’re free to try them in order until you find the one that works for you.