However, Click-to-Run has its share of problems. In addition to taking up a lot of CPU resources, the feature has been known to have high disk usage resulting in performance problems.

What causes Click-to-Run to have high disk usage?

Before going into solutions on how to stop Click-to-Run from taking up resources, it’s important to get into why this happens. That way, you can prevent this from occurring in the first place:

Your computer has been infected by malware – This is, by far, the most likely reason why the feature is taking up a lot of resources. Install some antivirus software to get rid of the malware. You don’t have the latest Windows Update – Be sure to stay updated on the security patches. And there are two ways to do this: automatically through the Settings menu or from Microsoft itself. Corrupt files are ruining system functions – Corrupted files can result from a computer virus infection and must be addressed separately.

How can I fix Microsoft Office Click-to-Run?

Luckily, there are many ways to resolve Office Click-to-Run problems, both simple and complex solutions for those particularly stubborn times. Here’s what you should first do:

The first thing that you should do is restart your computer. Most of the time, a simple reboot will fix Click-to-Run so Office apps can run smoothly. Be sure to download and install the latest Windows 11 Update. These patches always come with a variety of fixes in tow. Launch the Office apps in Safe Mode and see if they run properly. If they do, it’s recommended that you either download the latest Office update or repair the files. In a similar vein, repairing files can also fix corrupt system files. You can do this by either running an SFC scan or the Disk Cleanup tool.

1. Delete cache files

If the INetCache folder isn’t there, you’re fine. You don’t have to do anything else. Also, do not delete Microsoft.Win 32 folder mentioned earlier.

2. Disable Click-to-Run in Services

3. Uninstall Click-to-Run

4. Repair Click-to-Run

5. Set priority

Conversely, if the problem continues, lower the priority even further and see if that works. SPONSORED

6. Disable Superfetch

7. Disable metered connection

Is it possible to get a fresh copy of Click-to-Run?

Sort of. You can’t download Click-to-Run by itself, but what you can do is reinstall the Office apps. Doing this will net you a fresh version of the feature, and there are multiple ways to do this. You can try to go to the Microsoft Office website, log in and reinstall the software. Or download the Office Deployment Tool, but you should only try this if you’re an IT professional. While we have you, it’s recommended that you learn how to fix Microsoft Office Error Code 147-0, which prevents apps in the suite from opening. It usually happens when you try to start launching one. The error can be caused by corrupt system files or faulty software installation. Deleting the Office Registry Subkeys works in addressing the problem as well as updating the software. Feel free to comment below if you have questions about other Windows 11 errors. And please tell us if there’s a specific guide for any Office app you’d like to see.

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