GPU Usage 100% at Idle Windows 11 Fix [2026]

Quick Answer: GPU at 100% indicates crypto miner or runaway process. Check Task Manager → Performance → GPU for culprit process.

Fix

Check GPU Process

Task Manager → Performance → GPU → Check which app using GPU

Update GPU Driver

Device Manager → Display adapters → Update driver

Scan for Malware

Run full scan - crypto miners use GPU

Check Background Apps

Close GPU-intensive apps running in background

How Againly Helps

Againly runs check_memory_pressure to detect GPU issues.

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