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Wsappx is a process that runs in the background on your Windows 10/8 computer as part of the Windows Store and Microsoft’s Universal Application Platform.
Most often, wsappx consists of two separate background services – AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC) and Client License Service (ClipSVC) in Windows 10. If you are using Windows 8, you will see AppXSVC and WSService (Windows Store Service).
Wsappx is used to install, update, and uninstall Store apps, so you won’t need them anymore after you install all the updates.
What makes the wsappx use a lot of CPU and memory?
In Windows 10, the wsappx process has sub-processes known as Client License Service or ClipSVC and AppX Deployment Service or AppXSVC.
The ClipSVC service handles licensing and piracy protection for apps in the Store, and the AppXSVC service deploys apps, so it runs every time you install, update, or uninstall an app. So if you disable any of these services, the apps in the Store stop working.
If the sub-processes are active and running, the load on the wsappx process increases. Although wsappx is an important system process, it should not be on all the time. It is only needed when you want to install, update, or uninstall apps from the store.
How to solve the problem of high CPU and memory usage of wsappx?
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- Right-click on the Start button and select Device Manager.
- The Device Manager window will appear.
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Disable the Windows Store using the registry editor
- In Windows 10, type Regedit in the search bar and press Enter to open the registry editor.
- Navigate to the location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\NSOFTWARE\NPolicies\Microsoft\NWindowsStore.
- Click WindowsStore in the left pane and right-click an empty area in the right pane to select New > DWORD Value (32 bit). Name this newly created key RemoveWindowsStore.
- Double-click the RemoveWindowsStore key and type 1 under the data value. Click the OK button and restart your computer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does wsappx consume so much CPU?
Typically, the wsappx service only consumes a significant amount of CPU when your computer installs, uninstalls, or updates Store applications. This can happen when you install or uninstall an app, or when the Store automatically updates apps on your system.
Why does my CPU and memory usage so high?
Close any running programs/applications that you don't need. If your computer uses a lot of memory, you can try closing some programs and applications that are running unnecessarily to solve this problem.
Can Wsappx be stopped?
The WSAPPX process is associated with the Windows Store. In Windows 10, the Windows Store is an important application. That's why you can't disable it through Windows Services or Control Panel. The only way to disable it is to use the local Group Policy Editor.
