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Dell Data Manager High CPU Usage
Inspiron 11 3185 2-in-1
My Windows 10 Inspiron laptop is running very slow. When viewing Task Manager I noticed that Dell Data Manager is using ~70% CPU consistently. What is this service and can it be disabled without affecting the system's operation and/or performance?
pwcrickman
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October 26th, 2022 17:00
With Dell's help, they disabled the System Repair option in the Dell Support Assist app, the Dell Data Manager usage went back to less than 5% and the CPU usage is now back to normal.
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October 28th, 2022 19:00
Thanks for sharing this update!
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NellieC
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November 10th, 2022 07:00
Did they re-enable the option afterwards or have they left it permanently disabled?
I have a similar problem on a Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (9365) and would like to know the cause. What is the result of disabling system repair - does that then cause problem if you need to use the feature?
jrm271
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November 26th, 2022 12:00
Same concern as NellieC here. Must have some use. I don't think it's "bloatware". With me though on my Inspiron netbook it needs all the CPU it can get too. CPU hovers around 90% for quite a few minutes before returning to normal unused level.
pwcrickman
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November 26th, 2022 13:00
This system is out of warranty and I am unlikely to use this system repair option. I have left it permanently disabled.