Fans and CPU running very high Windows 10 Build 1903

Anonymous
2019-07-04T15:28:32+00:00

I upgraded to windows 10 version 1903 a few weeks ago.  Shortly afterwards I noticed that my fans were running extremely fast and my CPU temps per core were running in the mid 50s C at system idle.  Previously they were running in the mid to high 30s C.  Task Manager shows my CPU usage at 100%.  I get things back to normal if I disable the Power service, but as soon as I enable it again, my fans begin to race and the temps go up.  My system uses an ASRock motherboard with an Intel i7-8700k and an 8500 watt power supply.  I use the Balanced power setting profile.  Diagnostics for Power doesn't pick up anything and I can't find anything with Google for anyone with a similar problem.  I had a similar issue a couple of years back, but it was caused by me using the High Performance power profile.  Once I changed to the Balanced profile the problem disappeared.  This time, the problem is occurring with the Balanced power setting.  Any suggestions on how to resolve this would be appreciated.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-10-25T14:54:13+00:00

    I have not heard a word from Microsoft or anyone else for the last month and a half.  However, I performed a clean install of Windows 10 build 1903 last Saturday (for other reasons) and the problem does not occur on my system anymore.  I have the power service running and the fans do not race.  This is an FYI.  I'm not stating that  a clean install is the solution to the problem.  I repair PCs and I have such a tremendous amount of diagnostic software and utilities on my system that I am still installing software almost a week later and I have a few more days to go.  With the clean install clearing up the problem, it definitely appears that the problem is Windows related.  I'll keep you posted if the symptoms re-occur while I am re-installing my software.

    Both richard and I have done a complete reinstall of the window update to 1903 - this is a major time consuming effort since you are wiping your whose drive of everything and this will take time depending on your amount of programs, etc you have - Both Richard and I will update these post if we are able to determine what and why you're not able to update with doing a clean install - we will continue to update this information for you

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-10-25T14:24:54+00:00

    I have not heard a word from Microsoft or anyone else for the last month and a half.  However, I performed a clean install of Windows 10 build 1903 last Saturday (for other reasons) and the problem does not occur on my system anymore.  I have the power service running and the fans do not race.  This is an FYI.  I'm not stating that  a clean install is the solution to the problem.  I repair PCs and I have such a tremendous amount of diagnostic software and utilities on my system that I am still installing software almost a week later and I have a few more days to go.  With the clean install clearing up the problem, it definitely appears that the problem is Windows related.  I'll keep you posted if the symptoms re-occur while I am re-installing my software.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-10-25T13:00:15+00:00

    Setting here listening to my fan :)...has anyone heard anything about a fix for this problem?   My poor Surface just isn't the same since 1903 went in.

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