If you are dealing with the same problem, we are going to show you how you can get rid of this problem. In this post, we are going to discuss multiple working fixes that worked for users to resolve the problem. Let us check out.
Why does LocalServiceNoNetworkFirewall use so much CPU?
After analyzing several reports, here are the possible causes that may trigger this problem:
If you are using a third-party firewall and it is conflicting with Windows Firewall, this issue can be caused.In case you have set up too many rules in Windows Firewall, it can result in excessive CPU usage of LocalserviceNoNetworkFirewall. You can try deleting custom firewall rules in that case.This issue can be caused if you are dealing with the corrupted installation of your third-party firewall program and it is conflicting with Windows Firewall. In that case, uninstalling and then reinstalling the third-party firewall might help you fix the issue.Another reason for this problem can be corrupted customizations or settings of the Windows Firewall. If the scenario is applicable, you can set the Windows Firewall to default configuration to resolve the problem.
Based on the scenario you think is best suited to you, you can try an appropriate fix from the guide to counter this problem.
Fix LocalServiceNoNetworkFirewall High CPU or Power Usage
Here are the methods to fix the high CPU usage of the ‘LocalServiceNoNetworkFirewall’ service on Windows 11/10:
1] Restart Windows Firewall
It could be some temporary glitch of the Windows Firewall that might be causing high CPU usage of LocalServiceNoNetworkFirewall. In that case, you should be able to fix the problem by restarting Windows Firewall. To do that, you can follow the below steps: If the issue still persists, you will need to try some additional troubleshooting methods to fix it up. So, move on to the next potential fix. Read: Fix error 0x8007042c for Windows Update or Firewall
2] Update Windows to the Latest Build
If you are using an outdated version of Windows OS, consider updating it to the latest build. Some incompatibility issues with OS and other system modules might be causing high CPU usage of the LocalServiceNoNetworkFirewall service. So, update your Windows and then see if the error is fixed now. Updating your Windows is recommended to improve the stability of your system and it also fixes some bugs. To update Windows, open the Settings app and then go to the Windows Update section. Here, you can click on the Check for updates button and download and install all available updates. In case you are on the latest OS build and still encountering this problem, you can move on to the next fix. See: Windows could not start the Windows Firewall on Local Computer
3] Disable, then Enable third-party Security Firewall and Windows Defender Firewall
Are you using more than one firewall security on your PC? If yes, the problem might be caused due to that. To counter the issue, you can try disabling both the firewalls and then enable them again. First of all, close the third-party firewall you are using. To do that, right-click on your firewall from the system tray and click on the Exit button to close it. You can also open that Task manager and end processes related to your third-party firewall. After that, open the Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security as an administrator and then click on the Windows Defender Firewall Properties button. Now, set the Firewall State to Off for Domain Profile, Private Profile, and Public Profile. Then, click on the Apply > OK button to apply changes. Next, you can open Windows Defender Firewall and enable/ set it to On. And then, launch your third-party firewall. See if this method fixes up the issue for you.
4] Revert the Driver Update
If you recently installed some driver update, there are chances that it might be conflicting with Windows Firewall. If the scenario is applicable, you can try rolling back recent driver updates and see if this resolves the issue for you.
5] Reset Windows Firewall to its Defaults
The high CPU usage of LocalServiceNoNetworkFirewall can be caused due to customizations of the firewall. For example, if you have added inbound or outbound rules or some more customizations to Firewall, it can overload your system. In that case, you can try resetting Windows Firewall to its default settings and see if the problem is fixed. Firstly, open the Windows Security app from search and then go to the Firewall & Network Protection tab. Next, click on the Restore firewall settings to default button. After that, go to the Virus & Threat Protection tab and then click the Manage Settings option. Then, press the Add or Remove Exclusions and tap on the Add an exclusion option, and then select Folder. Now, enter C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows Defender\ location and click on Select Folder. Finally, close Windows Security and restart your PC to check whether the problem is resolved now. Read: Windows Firewall can’t change some of your settings
6] Delete the Firewall Rules
If there are rules added to the Windows Firewall from a previous installation of a third-party firewall and there are conflicts with the Windows firewall’s own rules, it can cause this problem. So, you can delete the firewall rules to resolve the issue. Here are the main steps to do that:
7] Reinstall the third-party security suite
If you have installed a third-party security suite and it is not installed correctly or there are some corrupted installation files associated with it, there are chances it might be conflicting with Windows Firewall and thus, causing the issue in hand. In this case, you can try reinstalling the third-party firewall or security suite that you have installed on your system. So, first, uninstall the security suite via the Settings app. Then, reboot your PC and see if the CPU usage of LocalServiceNoNetworkFirewall has slowed down. You can later download the setup for your security suite from its official website and install it back on your PC. Read: Windows Firewall services fail to start – Error 1079
Why is my CPU usage so high for no reason?
If you have too low RAM and too many resource-hungry apps and software running on your system, it can cause high CPU usage. The high CPU usage on your system can also be a result of malware or virus running on your PC. To resolve this problem, you can try uninstalling unnecessary apps, run Chkdsk, disable Windows Search Indexer, update device drivers, examine the system health report, and run SFC & DISM scans. You can try some more tips to resolve the issue of high CPU usage on your PC.
What is the WMI provider host high CPU?
WMI provider host aka Windows Management Instrumentation Provider Service is an essential service required to manage applications. If it is having too much CPU usage, you can resolve the problem by running System Maintenance Troubleshooter, launching the System Performance Troubleshooter, troubleshoot in a clean boot state, or checking Event Viewer logs to identify offending processes. You can check out the full guide to Fix WMI Provider Host (WmiPrvSE.exe) high CPU usage. Now read: Fix System interrupts high CPU usage in Windows.
