SOLVED Runtime Broker Killing my computer

[dac8190]

Every time I think I've disabled things that would use Runtime Broker and try to disable Cortana as much as possible it eventually comes back and consumes all my i7 CPUs for minutes on end and everything else stops and becomes non responsive until whatever is driving Runtime Broker becomes satisfied.

I did not ask for all of these “features” Microsoft seems to think I must have and would like some advice on how to identify what they are and how to permanently disable them from taking over my computer.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

 

[Norton]

It does consume huge amounts of memory and HD run time. I don't use Windows apps they are all turned OFF. Run I think Time Broker is nothing more than an annoying MS virus that slows down productivity.

https://www.windows10forums.com/threads/runtime-broker.1465/

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...pu-usage/4302a4dd-44c1-474e-8e6a-3c00889c65a7

 

[dac8190]

The Windows 10 version 1703 was finally able to install on both my Desktop and Laptop computers. It restored Cortana, which I had removed form my Desktop, and apparently this update corrected whatever was causing issues with Cortana consuming the Desktop's CPU and Disks.

 

[Norton]

Good to hear your problems have been resolved