'Runtime Broker' 100% CPU Usage Issue

The Runtime Broker is an important Windows process that is tasked with application permissions, as well as facilitating the smooth operation of the programs installed on the system. Under certain circumstances, however, the process could start to fail and cause an issue that sees the Runtime Broker process take up a significant portion of the system's CPU (Central Processing Unit)'s output, even reaching 100% CPU usage. The underlying reasons for this problem could vary. Users have reported that the error appeared as a result of a malfunctioning Photos application, Microsoft OneDrive, Windows 10's spotlight, Windows tips, or a potential crypto-miner being present on the system. 

To find the exact solution, users may need to go through several potential fixes. Start by running a scan of your system with a professional anti-malware product to eliminate the possibility of coin miners and other malware infecting your computer. 

Next, try disabling Windows tips by going to the Settings menu and choosing the 'System' section. Now, select 'Notifications & Actions' and uncheck the 'Show me tips about Windows' option. Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard and open Task Manager to check if the Runtime Broker CPU usage has returned to normal. 

Another option is to disable the P2P sharing temporarily to see if it will affect the Runtime Broker issue. Go to Settings again, but this time choose 'Update.' Select 'Advanced' and then 'Choose how updates are delivered.' Find the 'Updates from more than one place' and set it to 'off' mode. 

Finally, users can try to delete programs that use the Runtime Broker process. These applications are legitimate perfectly but if they start to malfunction, it could cause a CPU usage issue. The first step is to type powershell in the Search box on the Taskbar and then click on 'Run as Administrator.' Once the PowerShell window is open, paste the following commands in it and press Enter on your keyboard:

Get-AppxPackage *windowscommunicationsapps* | Remove-AppxPackage

Get-AppxPackage *windowtacticera* | Remove-AppxPackage

Get-AppxPackage *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackage

Get-AppxPackage *zunemusic* | Remove-AppxPackage

Get-AppxPackage *windowsmaps* | Remove-AppxPackage

Get-AppxPackage *zunevideo* | Remove-AppxPackage

Get-AppxPackage *messaging* | Remove-AppxPackage

Get-AppxPackage *phone* | Remove-AppxPackage

Get-AppxPackage *bingweather* | Remove-AppxPackage

Get-AppxPackage *windowsstore* | Remove-AppxPackage

Get-AppxPackage *windowsalarms* | Remove-AppxPackage

If you use any of these applications, simply exclude that command from the list.