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    • mvlazaM
      mvlaza @PeterJones
      last edited by

      @PeterJones
      I’m also experiencing high CPU usage, and didn’t know when it started.
      I have removed notepad++ (including custom settings) and reinstalled from scratch and still noticed high CPU usage, without any file opened (wih default config).
      I also tested the portable version (both 32 and 64 bits) with the same behavior: a few seconds after starting, CPU usage jump from 0% to 12% (one full CPU of my octa-core system)

      Debug information below:
      Notepad++ v8.1.2 (64-bit)
      Build time : Jul 16 2021 - 01:59:50
      Path : C:\Program Files\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
      Command Line :
      Admin mode : OFF
      Local Conf mode : OFF
      Cloud Config : OFF
      OS Name : Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
      OS Version : 2009
      OS Build : 19043.1110
      Current ANSI codepage : 1252
      Plugins : mimeTools.dll NppConverter.dll NppExport.dll

      Any ideas of what is going on?
      NPpp_capture.png

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      • PeterJonesP
        PeterJones @mvlaza
        last edited by

        @mvlaza ,

        Any ideas of what is going on?

        Sorry, no. I am not a developer. But I cannot replicate your circumstances. Without any files opened, and with no extra plugins other than the defaults, my Notepad++ v8.1.2 64bit instance uses 0% after the initial startup usage, which only lasts a few seconds.

        59f365d7-3bd6-458b-8618-731019315776-image.png

        Notepad++ v8.1.2   (64-bit)
        Build time : Jul 16 2021 - 01:59:50
        Path : C:\usr\local\apps\npp\npp.8.1.2.portable.x64\notepad++.exe
        Command Line : 
        Admin mode : OFF
        Local Conf mode : ON
        Cloud Config : OFF
        OS Name : Windows 10 Enterprise (64-bit) 
        OS Version : 1903
        OS Build : 18362.1256
        Current ANSI codepage : 1252
        Plugins : mimeTools.dll NppConverter.dll NppExport.dll 
        

        Do you have anything in recent files history in Notepad++? Are you sure you deleted the custom settings – for example, does Settings > Preferences > Recent Files History look like:
        63bfb569-94bc-43b3-9ccf-a791d99a6edf-image.png

        If this is the first time that Notepad++ is run, is maybe your antivirus/antimalware software scanning Notepad++, and thus slowing it down (ie, making its startup time really long)? If you give AV a chance to catch up, does Notepad++ CPU usage ever go to reasonable? If after 5-10min, you exit Notepad++ and restart Notepad++ from the same location, does it still have high CPU usage?

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        • mvlazaM
          mvlaza
          last edited by

          Peter, history was empty and I don’t think the issue has something to do with AV scanning - since CPU usage was only high for Notepad++.exe process.
          I tested several strategies and none fixed.

          But I have good news, after a clean reinstall and a extra reboot, the CPU usage is back to normal levels again .
          I usually restart my computer every night, but this required an additional restart.

          I’ll reconfigure my settings again and keep an eye on CPU usage on the following days, but I believe it is fixed now.

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          • mvlazaM
            mvlaza @mvlaza
            last edited by

            @PeterJones too soon to celebrate :-(
            CPU at 12% - but look the following pattern (capture from process explorer):
            NPpp__CPU_capture.png
            You will notice that the are flat regions (about 12% CPU usage) - what it is interesting is that the Notepad++ windows was not on top of others (in other words, it was not in focus).
            So if I minimize or send the notepad++ window to back, CPU usage increases, but when I’m editing the text files the CPU usage is typically lower (unfortunately this is not always true. Some of the time because of legit CPU usage for text suggestions, highlight, parenthesis prediction, etc but some are bogus CPU cycles since when I’m reading the text I expect the software to be idle).
            Doing more tests, it doesn’t matter if the notepad++ window is covered or always shown - if it not the focus, the CPU usage will be high for sure. Tested both with dark mode on and off, same behavior.
            Another test with a interesting result: open a modal window (like “sortcut map”) or simply open a menu (and leave it open) drops CPU usage instantly to zero. Looks like a window redraw/refresh issue to me.

            I’m out of ideas for now and don’t know what else can be tested.

            Thanks in advance,
            Marcos

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            • EkopalypseE
              Ekopalypse @mvlaza
              last edited by

              @mvlaza

              The only two ways I know of to find out what could be causing this are,
              run the executable with a debugger or, which I prefer, use
              procmon to see what’s going on.
              Just put a filter on the running process and see what it does.

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              • Fabio Furlan de CarvalhoF
                Fabio Furlan de Carvalho
                last edited by

                I have the same problem, version 8.1.2 installed today 08/13/2021

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                • PeterJonesP
                  PeterJones @Fabio Furlan de Carvalho
                  last edited by PeterJones

                  @Fabio-Furlan-de-Carvalho said in Notepad++ using a lof of CPU:

                  I have the same problem, version 8.1.2 installed today 08/13/2021

                  I am sorry you are experiencing difficulty.

                  Could you please follow the advice already given to the previous user and answer any questions already given to the previous user. Without that, there isn’t anything we can do to help you.

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                  • blacksncB
                    blacksnc
                    last edited by

                    Same problem here. Even with no files opened, the Notepad++ is using 20-25% of my CPU. It’s not normal.

                    • Tried to disable all plugins but I had no success in reducing the CPU usage.
                    • Installed 7.9.5 version (x64). Same results.
                    • Run as Admin. Unlucky.

                    Debug info:

                    Notepad++ v8.1.3   (64-bit)
                    Build time : Aug 10 2021 - 00:29:32
                    Path : C:\Program Files\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
                    Command Line : 
                    Admin mode : OFF
                    Local Conf mode : OFF
                    Cloud Config : OFF
                    OS Name : Windows 10 Home (64-bit) 
                    OS Version : 2004
                    OS Build : 19041.746
                    Current ANSI codepage : 1252
                    Plugins : mimeTools.dll NppConverter.dll NppExport.dll 
                    
                    

                    Any suggestions?

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                    • blacksncB
                      blacksnc @blacksnc
                      last edited by

                      @blacksnc Tryied something new and it managed to ~solve~ the high CPU usage. The solution? I simply installed the X86 version and the usage stayed around 0-2%.

                      Seems to me that exists a bug in the x64 version of notepad++ that is causing this issue.

                      For me the x86 version is fine, since I mainly use it to type some notes or read some files. But I don’t know if this version is OK for other users.

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                      • Emerson Carvalho de SouzaE
                        Emerson Carvalho de Souza
                        last edited by

                        Hello all,

                        For me both versions x86 and x64 have about 25-30% of CPU, without any plugin (I removed all) and with older versions too. Any idea?

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                        • PeterJonesP
                          PeterJones @Emerson Carvalho de Souza
                          last edited by

                          @Emerson-Carvalho-de-Souza ,

                          Any idea?

                          Plenty. Most of which were enumerated above. You’ve only answered questions to two of the many queries posted above. Some that you haven’t answered:

                          Share ?-menu Debug Info

                          Look at the recent-file-history (either in main File menu or a submenu thereof), and make sure there aren’t any

                          Look at your current session and see whether there are any network drives or mapped drives for the files that are open.

                          Look for virus scanners or the like that might be interfering with Notepad++'s running.

                          Try a portable edition of the same version and see if it behaves the same. Try a portable edition of a different (newer or older) version and see if it behaves the same.

                          Is it only when large files are loaded, or any time? (If so, how large?)

                          Is there a syntax highlighter lexer enabled (ie, is the Language menu selected None (Normal Text) or one of the others. If a different lexer is enabled, if you manually change it to None (Normal Text), does the CPU usage stay high, or does it drop to reasonable levels

                          If you exit and/or reboot, does it stop using large CPU levels?

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                          • Emerson Carvalho de SouzaE
                            Emerson Carvalho de Souza
                            last edited by

                            Hi @PeterJones , I’m sorry.
                            On my recent files I have only 1 path, and no files opened.

                            Notepad++ v8.1.4 (64-bit)
                            Build time : Aug 21 2021 - 13:04:59
                            Path : C:\Program Files\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
                            Command Line :
                            Admin mode : OFF
                            Local Conf mode : OFF
                            Cloud Config : OFF
                            OS Name : Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
                            OS Version : 2009
                            OS Build : 19043.1237
                            Current ANSI codepage : 1252
                            Plugins : none

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                            • PeterJonesP
                              PeterJones @Emerson Carvalho de Souza
                              last edited by PeterJones

                              @Emerson-Carvalho-de-Souza said in Notepad++ using a lof of CPU:

                              On my recent files I have only 1 path

                              You don’t say whether that was a local path on your machine’s HDD/SDD, or whether it was a network path. Which is really the information I was going for. But you could try File > Empty Recent File History and see if the performance improves when you restart.

                              Or, as noted above, do the Settings > Preferences > Recent Files History and turn on the Don't check at launch time, which makes it so Notepad++ won’t try to see if files in the Recent Files History still exist or not.

                              and no files opened.

                              Okay

                              With the version you supplied, I have been using it since the day it came out with no unexpected high-CPU events. So it’s not just the version. It’s something specific about your setup, and unfortunately, as a fellow user, there’s nothing more that I can do to help you. I have already suggested everything I can think of. Don’t forget to try everything already suggested in this thread.

                              Good luck.

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                              • lukas venuti coelhoL
                                lukas venuti coelho
                                last edited by lukas venuti coelho

                                Hi guys, how are you?

                                I had no problems wich the portable version of notepad++, I’m using it that way as it was impacting my machine resources.

                                I had the same problem installing the application, I tested several versions, it could be a BUG with Win10 too.

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                                • Claudio NevesC
                                  Claudio Neves
                                  last edited by

                                  Hello!

                                  My Notepad++ version 8.1.5 (32-bit) was constantly using 20-30% of CPU, even without doing anything on it, and just small files opened.

                                  I’ve uninstalled it, installed version 8.1.8 (64-bit), and the high CPU usage continued. Disabled all plugins renaming the plugins directory, and issue persisted.

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                                  Debug Info:
                                  Notepad++ v8.1.8 (64-bit)
                                  Build time : Oct 19 2021 - 17:02:51
                                  Path : C:\Program Files\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
                                  Command Line :
                                  Admin mode : OFF
                                  Local Conf mode : OFF
                                  Cloud Config : OFF
                                  OS Name : Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
                                  OS Version : 2009
                                  OS Build : 19043.1288
                                  Current ANSI codepage : 1252
                                  Plugins : none

                                  I have only around 8-10 files, all with less than 1MB. I really don’t have any idea of what could be causing this high CPU usage.

                                  I’m available to make whatever tests that may help finding what’s causing this high CPU usage .

                                  Thanks,
                                  Claudio Neves

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                                  • artie-finkelsteinA
                                    artie-finkelstein
                                    last edited by

                                    testing (ordered by increasing effort):

                                    • install the portable version instead (in a separate location)
                                    • install the portable x86 (32 bit) version instead (in a separate location)
                                    • cold reboot the computer (power cycle) and exit as many other applications as possible before starting the portable Notepad++ version
                                    • cold reboot the computer (power cycle) and run NO other applications before starting the portable Notepad++ version

                                    Note: One or more of the above may not be possible in a corporate environment

                                    FWIW: approximate commonalities-

                                    • Windows 10
                                    • 64 bit version of Notepad++
                                    • Zoom (the application) has seemed problematic, but that may just be me suspecting the whiteboard function

                                    Disclosure: I don’t use any of the above (Win 10, 64 bit Notepad++ or Zoom); I’m condensing observations in this and other threads

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                                    • Andre ViolA
                                      Andre Viol
                                      last edited by

                                      Same problem here.
                                      Debug info:

                                      Notepad++ v8.1.9.3 (64-bit)
                                      Build time : Dec 6 2021 - 19:21:37
                                      Path : C:\Program Files\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
                                      Command Line :
                                      Admin mode : OFF
                                      Local Conf mode : OFF
                                      Cloud Config : OFF
                                      OS Name : Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
                                      OS Version : 2009
                                      OS Build : 19044.1415
                                      Current ANSI codepage : 1252
                                      Plugins : mimeTools.dll NppConverter.dll NppExport.dll NppFTP.dll

                                      No recent history.
                                      Even with no plug-ins, same problem.
                                      Same situation as mvlaza described: if I open a menu, CPU usage becomes normal (very low)
                                      CPU usage around 30%
                                      Zenburn theme but with default theme same problem

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                                      • Eduardo SchusterE
                                        Eduardo Schuster
                                        last edited by

                                        Same Problem,
                                        No Docs open, no history check, CPU always in 25% or more.

                                        Notepad++ v8.1.9.3 (64-bit)
                                        Build time : Dec 6 2021 - 19:21:37
                                        Path : C:\Program Files\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
                                        Command Line :
                                        Admin mode : ON
                                        Local Conf mode : OFF
                                        Cloud Config : OFF
                                        OS Name : Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
                                        OS Version : 2009
                                        OS Build : 19042.1415
                                        Current ANSI codepage : 1252
                                        Plugins : DSpellCheck.dll mimeTools.dll NppConverter.dll NppExport.dll

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                                        • EkopalypseE
                                          Ekopalypse @Eduardo Schuster
                                          last edited by

                                          @eduardo-schuster

                                          DSpellCheck.dll is not a standard plugin, could it be that this is
                                          an artefact from an old installation that is causing problems?

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                                          • Aguilar DiasA
                                            Aguilar Dias
                                            last edited by

                                            Same problem:

                                            Notepad++ v8.3.2 (64-bit)
                                            Build time : Feb 27 2022 - 03:35:46
                                            Path : C:\Program Files\Notepad++\notepad++.exe
                                            Command Line :
                                            Admin mode : OFF
                                            Local Conf mode : OFF
                                            Cloud Config : OFF
                                            OS Name : Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)
                                            OS Version : 2009
                                            OS Build : 19044.1526
                                            Current ANSI codepage : 1252
                                            Plugins : mimeTools.dll NppConverter.dll NppExport.dll

                                            I’d tried all other options: Portable, 32-bit
                                            But after a few minutes using it, the cpu reaches more than 20% of CPU

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