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2021 Macbook Pro 14" Windowserver high memory/cpu usage.

Hi,


I just got my new Macbook Pro with an M1 Pro CPU (16 GB RAM / Monterey) and currently as I'm writing this post, the Windowserver process needs 13,47 GB RAM. The only application is running is Firefox with 1 tab and Discord. Is this normal? I have to restart my notebook 2-3x a day to get it back to normal level. How can this problem be fixed? I hope Apple reacts since I spent 2400 EUR on this new notebook and it's completely useless after a few hours of usage.


Thanks

Posted on Nov 21, 2021 3:23 AM

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Nov 22, 2021 9:50 AM in response to mate091

If one really what's to see what may be causing this issue >>


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The application is free or paid from added features. 


Run the application with Full Disc Access ( Security & Privacy - Full Disc Access ).


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Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last )


We can have a look at the report for possible issues and may have possible suggestions to resolve the issues.


Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, alter, modify, remove or delete or attempt to do so is an invitation for disaster and may require a Reinstallation of the OS.


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The The Built in Security  is all that is required.

Nov 22, 2021 10:16 AM in response to mate091

1 - No Time Machine backup - Time Machine backup not found.

Ans - A Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS


2 - x86-only Apps - This computer has x86-only apps might not work on future versions of the operating system.

Ans - Although they may function by invoking Rosetta 2 - it might be worth the effort to explore newer Universal Application that do not required depending on Rosetta 2.


3 - /Applications/Bitwarden.app/Contents/Library/LoginItems/Bitwarden Login

Ans - https://bitwarden.com/download/ According to their website it support up to Mojave macOS 10.14 and no specific mention of Monterey Compatible.


4- TradingView, Inc.

Ans - Could not find any information specific to what version of macOS is supported.

Nov 23, 2021 4:32 AM in response to mate091

Reading some more - there might be another issue causing your issue.


If one has changed the Default Curser to Red - there are reports that this may cause the issue being experienced.


If this is your case - suggest putting it back to the Default setting and then, Test if the " Windowserver " issue is resolved.


Dec 1, 2021 4:40 AM in response to PRP_53

Sounds like two issues. WindowServer and a memory leak. We were having the WindowServer runaway CPU usage - took a lot of trial and error but for us getting all things Google off the computer (to include Keystone) helped a little WindowServer down into the 20-30% range from over 100%. In the end the more significant culprit was found to be Sophos Home. Removed Sophos and WindowServer is consistently back to single digits - also improved the Watt draw and temps of the laptop noticeably.

2021 Macbook Pro 14" Windowserver high memory/cpu usage.

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