In Windows 7, when running audio or video player software, CPU usage will reach above 80% instantly. This phenomenon is caused by " audiodg.exe " process. Sometimes, high CPU usage by this process might lead to fake crash. Here is a solution to this problem:
1. Right-click "Speakers" icon in the taskbar and then select "Playback devices"
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2 . Under "Playback" tab, right-click "Speakers", and select "Properties".
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3. Click on " Enhancements" tab under "Speakers Properties". Check " Disable all e nhancements " checkbox .
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By the above steps, you could resolve the problem that " audiodg .exe" process hosts high CPU usage and prevent your machine from slow running and fake crash.
Jim Coates
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May 9th, 2015 07:00
Hello. Just wanted to thank you for posting that tip. Might help some other XPS 9343 owners.
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October 23rd, 2015 12:00
SOLUTION:
In Windows 7, when running audio or video player software, CPU usage will reach above 80% instantly. This phenomenon is caused by " audiodg.exe " process. Sometimes, high CPU usage by this process might lead to fake crash. Here is a solution to this problem:
1. Right-click "Speakers" icon in the taskbar and then select "Playback devices"
Fig.1
2 . Under "Playback" tab, right-click "Speakers", and select "Properties".
Fig.2
3. Click on " Enhancements" tab under "Speakers Properties". Check " Disable all e nhancements " checkbox .
Fig.3
By the above steps, you could resolve the problem that " audiodg .exe" process hosts high CPU usage and prevent your machine from slow running and fake crash.
Other options:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/981013
support.microsoft.com/.../2670667