This is an unusual occurrence. Thankfully, just like the Widgets high CPU usage issue, this problem can be fixed, as shown in this guide.

How to disable WSAPPX in Windows 11?

The WSAPPX on Windows 11 process comes in handy when updating or downloading the Microsoft Store. So, if you are not using the app and find the process running, you can disable it by following the steps above.

How to fix WSAPPX high CPU usage in Windows 11?

1. Disable Windows Store

  1. Press the Windows key + R, type gpedit.msc, and click OK.

  2. Navigate to the path below in the left pane: HComputer COnfiguration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Store

  3. Now, double-click the Turn Off the Store application option in the Store folder.

  4. Tick the radio button for Enabled.

  5. Finally, click the Apply button, followed by OK to save the changes.

The WSAPPX process, as mentioned earlier, is connected to the Windows Store on Windows 11. So, to stop the high CPU usage, you can disable the Store app.

2. Scan for malware

If the WSAPPX consumes high resources on Windows 11, you might need to scan for viruses. This is because a virus might be disguised as the process to consume your PC resources.

3. Perform a clean boot

If the fixes above failed to solve the WSAPPX high CPU usage on Windows 11, you need to perform a clean boot. This is because a third-party app or process might be causing the issue. If the process does not occur, you need to enable the disabled apps and services in batches to find the problem. There you have everything you need to fix the WSAPPX high CPU usage on Windows 11. We hope you can fix the issue in the comments below. If you are facing the System Idle Process high CPU usage issue on Windows 11, check our detailed guide to fix it quickly. Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.

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