Iastordatasvc is a system process that continually runs in the background of Windows and can use up about 30 percent of the CPU’s resources on a regular basis. Occasionally, the CPU usage can go higher than that. This may cause the PC to slow down significantly. This guide will show how to fix this problem. <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://helpdeskgeek.com/wp-content/pictures/2021/04/hot-cpu.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“How to Fix “iastordatasvc” High CPU Usage on Windows 10 image 1 - 1”>...

Resetting your PC is supposed to be the ultimate troubleshooting solution that fixes most system malfunctions on Windows. But what happens when your PC won’t reset? You can use other built-in tools to diagnose and fix the problem. If your PC keeps displaying a “There was a problem resetting your PC” error whenever you try to reinstall Windows, the solutions listed below should resolve the issue. Besides system file corruption, a sudden power outage could also interrupt the PC reset process....

Do you keep receiving a “Trusted platform module has malfunctioned” error in Windows 11 or 10 while attempting to activate Microsoft 365 apps? We will show you how to fix it. Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Outlook, and Teams will throw out a “Trusted platform module has malfunctioned” warning during authentication if they run into issues communicating with the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chipset on your PC . You may also see error codes like 80090030, 80090016, and 80284001 accompany it....

In Windows, CMOS stands for Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. It is a battery-powered memory located on your computer’s motherboard. The term also describes a memory technology that helps the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) program on your PC store vital system data like date & time settings, boot sequence , disk drive information, and other system configurations. If there’s a problem with this memory, your PC will display a “CMOS Checksum Bad” error before it boots Windows....

Although many cloud-based game streaming services work pretty well on several devices, you may sometimes encounter delayed response or input lag. The reason could be poor internet connection or problems with your network and device settings. This tutorial highlights factors responsible for Google Stadia lag issues and 11 potential ways to fix the problem. 1. Boost Your Internet Connection To enjoy glitch-free gameplay in Stadia and remove Stadia lag, Google recommends having a minimum connection speed of 10 megabits per second (10 Mbps)....

Dynamic Link Library (DLL) files are critical system files that power several functionalities in Windows applications. Your PC might fail to run some programs if vital DLL files are corrupt or missing . If your Windows computer fails to launch an app because “MSVCP140.dll” or “VCRUNTIME140.dll” are missing, we’ll show you how to restore the files. On the error message, you should see a directive to reinstall the affected app. While that might resolve the problem, some less drastic troubleshooting steps are worth trying....

YouTube is one of the largest websites to watch videos and listen to thousands of music tracks available on it. While the platform works just fine most of the time, there are times when you may face issues like no sound on YouTube. If the video plays but you don’t hear any sound, there’s probably an issue with either your system or your web browser. Fixing these items on your computer should bring back the sound of your videos and that’s exactly what you’re going to learn today....

The Caps Lock key is one of the few “toggle” keys in Windows, and can often get stuck in a reverse configuration, making it tricky to recognize its actual state. Let’s look at how to fix this issue. This is a distinct problem from the stuck Caps Lock issue, where the Caps Lock button remains continuously pressed due to a hardware or software fault. When your Caps Lock key is reversed, you get lower case characters when Caps lock is enabled, instead of uppercase as you would expect, and vice versa....

YouTube is the most popular platform for watching and uploading videos , but it’s not entirely free of glitches and bugs. Did you ever log in to your YouTube account to watch your funny cat videos or a vlog, just to receive a “You’re Offline. Check Your Connection” error? This error can affect the web browser version of YouTube and also prevent the YouTube app from working. That said, you can easily fix this error with our step-by-step troubleshooting guide....

If you’re an iPhone user, you can participate in large group chats through the iMessage app . Though the app seems straightforward, there are some hidden features many users don’t take advantage of — particularly giving your group chats a custom name. If you’re in multiple group chats with overlapping participants, it can be tough to keep it all straight. Giving a group chat a custom name helps you remember who is involved and what the chat is for, and you can name the chat with just a few taps of your phone....

Both the mobile and desktop versions of Safari support extensions. In this post, you’ll figure out what you must do to install, manage, and uninstall Safari extensions on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Note: Safari extensions do not sync between the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. You must separately install and manage them on each device. How To Install Safari Extensions on iPhone and iPad You can install and use extensions in Safari on any iPhone or iPad running at least iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 ....

There are many reasons why you may want to log out of Facebook Messenger on your iOS and Android based devices. It could be you want to use another account with the messenger, you don’t want others to find your messages in the messenger app, and so on. The issue is that the messenger app doesn’t actually have an option to log yourself out . This is unlike many other apps where you have a clear button or option to sign out from your account....

In Minecraft, Redstone components can be handy for your in-game Minecraft builds. For example, you can use Redstone to automate Minecraft farms, minecarts, storage systems, and lighting without Minecraft mods . In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a Redstone door in Minecraft. You can use these doors as a simple automatic Minecraft house door or secret automatic walls. These designs work for both the Minecraft Bedrock Edition and Java Edition....

Microsoft Word is a useful application for more than just document creation. You can generate labels, make greeting cards , create a booklet , and set up fillable forms , so why not create a calendar? The nice thing about making a calendar in Word is that you have flexible options. Would you prefer portrait or landscape? Do you want a year, month, or week? Would an interactive calendar be handy?...

The last time I right-clicked on a file, I was annoyed by the fact that it took a full two seconds to load the context menu. Why? Well because I had installed so many different applications on my computer that a couple of them added themselves to my right-click context menu automatically! Some programs ask you if you want the option added to your context menu while others do not. Now granted, I probably said yes a couple of times, thinking how useful it would be to have that in my right-click menu, but there are still many I never use!...

Rest Mode is a Sony PlayStation 5 feature that conserves power when you aren’t actively using the console. Unlike a total shutdown, it keeps the system software and open video games in memory, allowing you to hop back into the action in seconds. Even better, it charges your accessories and downloads games and updates, also much quicker than normal. Your PS5 automatically enters Rest Mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. However, if you’d like to manually put the console into Rest Mode or adjust the automatic activation time, this tutorial will show you how....

Is Microsoft Office Click-to-Run using excessive processing power and causing your computer to make whirring noises or overheat? We’ll help you understand why that happens and show you different ways to troubleshoot and fix the issue. Note: The troubleshooting steps in this tutorial apply to Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers. What Is Microsoft Office Click-to-Run? Microsoft uses Click-to-Run to download, install, and run Microsoft 365 and Office applications in Windows....

With over 50,000 plugins in its repository, it’s clear that WordPress plugins are an essential element to any WordPress site. You have most likely tested and tried to use many of them to solve problems or accomplish tasks. If you decide you don’t want to use it anymore or it doesn’t work as you expected, you deactivate and then delete it from your WP dashboard. However, this does not remove all traces of a WP plugin and leaves behind rows and tables in your WP database....

The Meta Quest 2 is a standalone virtual reality headset based on the Android 10 operating system. While it works smoothly most of the time, you might run into glitches, or the headset itself might freeze. This happens more frequently if you’re downloading content from the App Lab to try out games that aren’t fully released yet . The good news is that there’s a way to reset the VR headset if it does freeze and a way to factory reset the entire device if everything goes wrong....

Is your Apple TV or Siri Remote unresponsive ? Do some buttons occasionally malfunction , or has your remote stopped working entirely? Resetting the remote might resolve these issues. There’s no option to reset your Apple TV Remote in the tvOS settings menu. However, there are two workarounds: restart the remote or reconnect it to your Apple TV from scratch. Both methods are straightforward and involve pressing specific key combinations....