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01-05-2020 05:16 AM
windows 10 is running multiple "XML Scan Engine" tasks. Using up CPU memory and slowing down my PC. How do I fix this issue?
I end the tasks in Task Manager and my PC speeds up.
What is this task used for and can I delete or stop it from running?
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01-07-2020 04:26 PM
@SharV
Thank you for posting on the HP Support Community.
Let's try this workaround: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/xml-scan-engine-task-running-multiple-times-an... from Microsoft community.
Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
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01-07-2020 04:26 PM
@SharV
Thank you for posting on the HP Support Community.
Let's try this workaround: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/xml-scan-engine-task-running-multiple-times-an... from Microsoft community.
Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
ECHO_LAKE
I am an HP Employee