Sorting in Task manager is extremely slow.

Anonymous
2021-09-02T02:26:24+00:00

Task manager sorting is extremely slow when I switch from sorting by name to performance metrics or vice versa.

For example - I can sort by name and if after that I decide to sort by one of the performance metrics - it's going to take about 3 seconds to do so. After that - I can freely sort by any of the performance metrics and I will experience no lag, unless I try to sort by the name again. In which case I will see another lag, also about 3 seconds. And from this point the cycle repeats.

I have had this issue before - the only resolution I have found - was to reinstall the windows, but it's not a solution I find sustainable.

TLDR

Sorting by CPU takes 3 seconds, after that, sorting by name takes 3 seconds, if I try to sort by CPU again - I will get another lag of the similar duration.

What can be done about it?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-03-21T09:30:44+00:00

    I don't have any VR-related software installed on my PC. Mouse pointer and sorting are very slow

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-01-29T21:05:17+00:00

    On the same computer it is faster when I logged in with another user.

    I can confirm that.

    I wonder if it is because for another user it displays different processes or because some system settings are different.

    I think it is probably the latter because people reported the problem started happening even on their new machines. - Presumably, they log in with their Microsoft account and the offending system setting gets restored.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-01-09T05:15:52+00:00

    OS: Win 11

    CPU: 12900K

    Motherboard: Z690 Asus ROG Extreme

    GPU: RTX3090 TI

    OS Build: 22621.963

    I'm seeing the same thing as you. It took about 10 seconds to sort by name today when clicking sort - it's progressively gotten worse.

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-09-02T22:16:54+00:00

    This was one of the first things I have tried - it didn't help to solve the issue. I tried it again just now, but it didn't help.

    I can provide more data, or a recording of the issue if that would help.

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  5. Anonymous
    2021-09-02T03:19:15+00:00

    Hi Gwalmats,

    My name is Darren, I'm here to help you with your problem.

    Try run the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929833...

    Also, go to Start > Type "Windows Update Settings" hit enter > Click on "Check for updates" to ensure you have installed the latest windows update.

    Restart your computer and check if the problem still persists.

    I hope this helps. If this is not exactly what you need, please explain more so that I can help you better.

    Thanks

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