If you have confronted the Runtime Broker error in Windows 10, then this is just the right article for you.
Operating behind the scenes of Windows, the Runtime Broker component remains an enigma to many users. In this article, we aim to demystify the Runtime Broker and shed light on its significance within the Windows operating system.
Essentially, the Runtime Broker serves as a mediator, managing permissions for universal apps and safeguarding the integrity of your applications and personal data. Operating silently in the background, it plays a crucial role in maintaining a balanced and secure environment.
Throughout this concise exploration, we will talk about the Runtime Broker, the Runtime Broker errors on Windows 10, and the different ways in which you can fix them.
What is Runtime Broker?
Essentially a Windows process, the Runtime Broker manages app permission on the system. It was initiated in Windows 8 and has been taken forward since, and is available in Windows 10 also. The Runtime Broker makes sure that the permissions of the Windows Store apps are managed properly.
Thus, the Runtime Broker runs constantly in the background, has a very low CPU usage and uses very little memory.
Runtime Broker Errors
The Runtime broker can adversely impact the system performance as it causes high CPU usage and there are various problems that have been reported by the users.
Common Runtime Broker Errors on Windows 10:
- Runtime Broker high CPU usage or Runtime Broker high memory usage
- Runtime Broker Keeps Running
- Runtime Broker Multiple Instances
- Runtimebroker.exe shutdown system
- Runtime broker error the group or resource is not in the correct state
- Runtime broker application error
How to Fix Runtime Broker Error
1. Runtime Broker high CPU usage or Runtime Broker high memory usage
You can follow the fixes given below if you are facing the Runtime Broker high CPU usage or Runtime Broker high memory usage on your Windows 10 computer.\
The Runtime Broker's high CPU usage can be caused by the antivirus. So, you can disable certain features of the antivirus and check if that solves the problem for you.
In case this doesn't work out, you can disable the antivirus or uninstall it.
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Stop Runtime Broker Process
Sometimes, you might just remove the Runtime Broker process from the Task Manager and that can solve the high memory usage problem that you are facing.
This is a simple solution and you can give it a try.
You can make a couple of changes in the registry if the fixes given above are not working for you.
It is quite simple but you need to be careful while doing this:
- Press Windows Key + R, then type regedit and press Enter key.
- Then, move to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesTimeBroker.
- Change Start=dword:00000003 to dword:00000004.
This might fix the error.
2. Runtime Broker Keeps Running
The Runtime Broker keeps running has been reported by many users on their Windows system.
As the Runtime Broker is a core process of Windows and is used to check whether the apps are managing the entire permissions or not, it keeps running continuously in the background. Although it uses very less memory and 0% of CPU while doing this, if the Runtime Broker causes high CPU, memory usage should then follow the fixes given above.
Some users have also reported that modifying the directory has worked for them, on occasion, to fix this error. To do that, you can again follow the instructions above.
3. Runtime Broker Multiple Instances
There are some tweaks that might work for you to fix the Runtime Broker in multiple instances.
- You have to first ensure that all the permissions, such as being able to access your location or microphone, are declared after downloading the apps from the Microsoft Store.
- Even after this, you are left with the only option to kill all the services from the Task Manager.
4. Runtimebroker.exe Shutdown System
This is another Runtime Broker error, well this is a lesser-known error, a few users are found reporting runtimebroker.exe shutdown server 2016 issue.
This is a lesser-known Runtime Broker error and there is no major cause for this type of restart caused due to RuntimeBroker.exe which the auto Windows Update generates.
For fixing this you have to configure the auto-restart option.
5. Runtime Broker the Group or Resource is not in the Correct State
According to the users, sometimes they are unable to check the Windows 10 updates due to the RuntimeBroker.exe error, and the updating process gets stuck while checking for details and there is an error message reading:
"RuntimeBroker.exe. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation"
To fix the RuntimeBroker.exe errors while installing Windows updates, follow the given solutions.
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Run the Windows Update Troubleshooter
You can simply run the troubleshooter from the Control Panel and wait as the scanning process is completed. Then, restart your computer.
If this doesn't work for you, follow the next fix.
To solve the update error in Windows 10, you can try running the Windows Update Reset Script.
Just follow the given steps:
- Open Notepad
- Then, post the given text there.
@ECHO OFF
echo Simple Script to Reset / Clear Windows Update
echo.
PAUSE
echo.
attrib -h -r -s %windir%system32catroot2
attrib -h -r -s %windir%system32catroot2*.*
net stop wuauserv
net stop CryptSvc
net stop BITS
ren %windir%system32catroot2 catroot2.old
ren %windir%SoftwareDistribution sold.old
ren“%ALLUSERSPROFILE%applicationdataMicrosoftNetworkdownloader” downloader.old
net Start BITS
net start CryptSvc
net start wuauserv
echo.
echo Task completed successfully…
echo.
PAUSE
- Then, save it “WUReset.bat” (including quotes)
- Then, right-click on it and select Run as administrator to run the script
Finally, check if the error is fixed.
6. Runtime Broker Application Error
Users face the Runtime Broker application error when they open the settings and an error message shows up.
It is understood that the cause for this error is that the Windows 10 store is broken while the Runtime Broker manages the permission of apps from the Microsoft Store.
So you can try resetting the Windows Store app as a fix for this error.
Reset Windows Store App
- First, press the Windows + R key and type wsreset.exe, then click on OK
- Then, the Command Prompt window will open
- Then, after 10 seconds the window closes and the Windows Store opens automatically.
Check if the error is solved, and if not, then try running the Windows Update troubleshooter, like in Problem 4.
The PC Repair Tool ( BEST & SIMPLE)
As we have mentioned in our other articles, you can use the PC Repair tool in case of most errors as it helps you fix BSOD, DLL, and other errors on Windows 10.
Conclusion
The Runtime Broker is a crucial Windows process that manages the permissions of Windows Store apps. While it has a low CPU usage and uses little memory, it can sometimes cause issues, such as high CPU usage and multiple instances.
In this article, we have provided several fixes for various Runtime Broker errors on Windows 10, including modifying the registry, disabling or uninstalling the antivirus, and stopping the Runtime Broker process from the Task Manager. Also, we have discussed solutions for errors such as "Runtime broker error the group or resource is not in the correct state" and "Runtime broker application error".
We hope this article has helped you resolve the Runtime Broker errors on your Windows 10 computer.
All the best!
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
1. What are the common Runtime Broker errors on Windows 10?
The common Runtime Broker errors on Windows 10 are high CPU usage or high memory usage, the Runtime Broker keeps running, multiple instances of the Runtime Broker, the shutdown of the system due to RuntimeBroker.exe, and an error message reading "The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation."
2. How can you fix the high CPU or high memory usage of the Runtime Broker?
To fix high CPU or high memory usage of Runtime Broker, you can try disabling certain features of your antivirus, stop the Runtime Broker process from the Task Manager, or modify the registry by changing the Start value from dword:00000003 to dword:00000004.
3. Why Runtimebroker.exe shutdown system error occur?
The Runtimebroker.exe shutdown system error occurs due to the auto Windows Update. To fix this error, you can configure the auto-restart option.
4. How can you fix the "The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation" error caused by RuntimeBroker.exe?
To fix the "The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation" error caused by RuntimeBroker.exe, run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or the Windows Update Reset Script.
