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Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

alee001 — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 06:28:53 GMT

I don’t know if Windows 11 has been updated recently, but now every time I turn on the home workstation, I immediately notice the Intel Network Connections load, and the CPU is occupied at 15% for several minutes.

I tried disabling it in "Services" but it still works the same every time I restart the system.

Is this program necessary? Can it be unused or unloaded? Thanks.

Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

Srri — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:25:09 GMT

Greetings W.K,

Thank you for contacting Intel Customer Support.

The central processing unit (CPU) is a PC’s brain. All of the system’s major components, like the graphics card and RAM, rely on instructions that come from the CPU. A properly functioning processor is a critical part of every gaming PC.

All processors have limits, and it’s normal for high-intensity games and applications to hit those limits without badly impacting performance. However, abnormally high CPU usage can cause the computer to stutter, become unresponsive, or crash.

If your computer seems to overwork its CPU even when high-intensity applications are closed, it may indicate a deeper problem. This can happen for several different reasons, which is why it’s important to learn how to fix high CPU usage in Windows 11.

Please check the link below for more information and steps for HIGH CPU USAGE.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/gaming/resources/how-to-fix-high-cpu-usage.html

If you have any further questions or queries, please kindly let us know.

Best Regards,

Srri

Intel Customer Support

Re: Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

alee001 — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 03:52:02 GMT

Thank you for your reference.

I just want to know why Intel Network Connections is (automatically) installed after updating to Windows 11 recently (there was no such program before), and the CPU is occupied for a while when the computer is turned on...

The Intel Network Connections program obviously inconveniences my workstation and does not help.

Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

Srri — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:23:10 GMT

Hello W.K,

The Intel(R) Network Connections software manages your Ethernet Network Controller (Wired Ethernet Connection) drivers.

If you don't regularly connect your laptop to the internet using a cable, your computer should be OK with the generic driver that Windows* will automatically install once you remove the software. For more information we can recommend engaging our team over at the /tech/wired/content Wired Ethernet Support Community, or your computer manufacturer.

- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/topics/oems.html Computer Manufacturer Support Websites

- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000006628/network-and-i-o/ethernet-products.html Support Options for Intel® Ethernet Controllers

We hope this information helps.

If you have any further questions or queries, please kindly let us know.

Best Regards,

Srri

Intel Customer Support

Re: Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

alee001 — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 05:20:06 GMT

Thanks for your refer,

I am using a Dell Precision 3650 workstation, and there is no relevant driver update on the official website. Previously, every time I turned on the system, Intel Network Connections would execute and occupy about 15% of the CPU (i9-11900K) and then stop for a period of time.

However, in the past few days, I have discovered that Intel Network Connections has been switched to manual in "Services" and no longer consumes high CPU resources.

I don’t know why the program automatically activates it, and I don’t know when or when it will happen again when Windows 11 is updated next time?

Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

Srri — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 14:16:04 GMT

Hello W.K,

Please review the link below and it might help you:-

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005593/ethernet-products.html

Please check and try, and let us know the feedback.

If you have any further questions or queries, please kindly let us know.

Best Regards,

Srri

Intel Customer Support

Re: Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

alee001 — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 01:35:00 GMT

Thank you for your attention,

Note that Intel Network Connections takes up CPU for a period of time (about 5 minutes) every time it is turned on. I don't know what or how to use it, but it may affect other programs running on the network (such as Power Automate Desktop).

Problem seems unsolvable?

Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

Srri — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:47:57 GMT

Hello W.K,

Sorry to hear that, we would like to suggest you to go ahead and post your questions in Intel Embedded Community, and select Embedded Connectivity and post your question *in that forum to assist you further. Please follow the link below:

https://community.intel.com/t5/Embedded-Products/ct-p/embedded-products

If you have any further questions or queries, please kindly let us know.

Best Regards,

Srri

Intel Customer Support

Re: Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

alee001 — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:06:55 GMT

Sorry, as an ordinary user, I really don’t know the complex classification of products and software in the Intel forum to ask questions.

It would be better if you could or improved on moving users' wrong posts to the correct section so that users don't have to spend time creating new posts.

Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

Srri — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:38:53 GMT

Hello W.K,

Apologies for the inconvenience. Have you tried to check with the Embedded Community, any updates from the community.

If you have any further questions or queries, please kindly let us know.

Best Regards,

Srri

Intel Customer Support

Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

Srri — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 11:02:40 GMT

Hello W.K,

Any updates from the Embedded Community that we suggested.

Can we close this ticket since you can follow up with Embedded Community.

If you have any further questions or queries, please kindly let us know.

Best Regards,

Srri

Intel Customer Support

Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

Srri — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:26:43 GMT

Hello W.K,

Any updates from the Embedded Community that we suggested.

Can we close this ticket since you can follow up with Embedded Community.

If you have any further questions or queries, please kindly let us know.

Best Regards,

Srri

Intel Customer Support

Re: Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

alee001 — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 07:13:46 GMT

Sorry, I don't quite understand what you mean. The problem still exists. How to solve it?

Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

Srri — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:03:24 GMT

Hello W.K,

We have suggest you to go ahead and post your questions in Intel Embedded Community due to more , and select Embedded Connectivity and post your question in that forum to assist due to complex classification of products and software. Please follow the link below:

https://community.intel.com/t5/Embedded-Products/ct-p/embedded-products

If you have any further questions or queries, please kindly let us know.

Best Regards,

Srri

Intel Customer Support

Re: Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

alee001 — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 01:30:08 GMT

I found that if I select Intel Connectivity Network Service to disable it in the service item list, the system will still automatically execute it the next time it is turned on, but entering its content and disabling it can effectively disable its execution.

The problem can be solved temporarily.

Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

Srri — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 14:45:06 GMT

Hello W.K,

Alright, meanwhile can you please post your enquiries with Embedded Community for any suggestions regarding the advance settings for the windows 11.

https://community.intel.com/t5/Embedded-Products/ct-p/embedded-products

If you have any further questions or queries, please kindly let us know.

Best Regards,

Srri

Intel Customer Support

Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

Srri — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:07:17 GMT

Hello W.K,

Any updates from the Intel Embedded Community that we suggested.

Can we close this Intel Community ticket since you can follow up with Intel Embedded Community.

If you have any further questions or queries, please kindly let us know.

Best Regards,

Srri

Intel Customer Support

Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

Srri — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:48:32 GMT

Hello W.K,

Any updates from the Intel Embedded Community that we suggested.

If you have any further questions or queries, please kindly let us know.

Best Regards,

Srri

Intel Customer Support

Re: Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

alee001 — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 03:50:04 GMT

Thank you for your response,

After updating Windows, I have been able to permanently disable Intel Network Connections execution. Now the system can operate normally and the problem has been solved.

Re:Intel Network Connections causes high CPU usage

Srri — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 07:26:14 GMT

Hello W.K,

Thank you for the update. Since your issue is resolved, we will proceed to close this case.

If you have further questions, pls let us know.

Thank You & Regards,

Srri

Intel Customer Support