Runaway process

I just ran EtreCheck, and it says something called a "runaway process" is using a large percentage of my cpu and needs immediate attention. Whazzat?

EtreCheck version: 5.4.3 (5052)

Report generated: 2019-10-22 10:44:02

Download EtreCheck from https://etrecheck.com

Runtime: 3:13

Performance: Good

Sandbox: Enabled

Full drive access: Disabled

EtreCheck report in full

Problem: No problem - just checking

Major Issues:

Anything that appears on this list needs immediate attention.

Runaway process - A process is using a large percentage of your CPU.

MacBook Air 11", macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 22, 2019 11:33 AM

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stedman1

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Oct 22, 2019 11:36 AM in response to richman0841

Completely close Google Chrome and check for improved performance.

BDAqua

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Oct 24, 2019 8:10 PM in response to richman0841

Easiest way,Go64...

https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/

richman0841 Author

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Oct 22, 2019 1:03 PM in response to stedman1

Thanks! I now see No Major Problems.

Under minor problems, I see that I have some 32-byte apps that won't work if I upgrade to OS Catalina. Can I figure out which apps they are?

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Runaway process