Fix: Windows Shell Experience Host Suspended On Windows 10

Windows Shell Experience Host Is Suspended

What Is Windows Shell Experience Host

Considering that many of the ordinary Windows users don’t even know the existence of Windows Shell Experience Host, I’d like to introduce it in brief firstly. Windows Shell Experience Host, also known as ShellExperienceHost.exe, is actually an organic component of a Windows operating system. Though it is not shown to you while working, you can go to find it manually in Task Manager.

The main function of Windows Shell Experience Host is:

• It is in charge of the present of universal apps in a windowed interface.
• It offers the Universal App integration in Windows Explorer (Windows Shell).
• It deals with some graphical elements of the interface, such as taskbar transparency, start menu, and new visuals for notification area (like calendar).

In short, the Windows Shell Experience Host serves as a kind of visual manager on your PC since it was first introduced with Windows 10. However, some users reported the error: Windows Shell Experience Host suspended (the host takes too much CPU and memory), so they desperately need a solution to fix it. (Go to the home page to get some applications in order to protect your system and data before fixing Windows Shell Experience Host error).

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How to Fix When You Find ShellExperienceHost.exe Suspended

After finding the Windows Shell Experience Host not responding, some users would ask whether they can disable it or not. In fact, Microsoft doesn’t allow them to do so since it will block the necessary visuals in Windows 10.

Now, I will introduce 3 effective ways to deal with Windows Shell Experience Host stopped working.

Way 1: update system and software.

Firstly, make sure your operating system is updated to the latest version:

1. Click on the Windows logo button in the lower left corner.
2. Click on the Settings icon (look like a gear) from the left sidebar.
3. Select Update & Security from the pop-up Settings window.
4. Click on the Check for updates button to make sure there is no new update available.
5. Please agree to update to the latest version if your system is not.

After that, you also need to update your BIOS, Graphics Software, and Power Management Drivers (some users said they have fixed the Windows Shell Experience Host not running problem by updating these things).

Way 2: disable slideshow and automatic color change.

Firstly, select picture to replace slideshow.

1. Repeat step 1 and step 2 to open Settings app.
2. Select Personalization.
3. Make sure Background is chosen in left sidebar.
4. Look for the Background section in the right pane and click on the arrow under it.
5. Choose Picture from the drop-down list.

Secondly, uncheck automatic color changing option.

1. Open Settings and select Personalization.
2. Select Colors in the left sidebar.
3. Look for the Choose your color section in the right pane.
4. Uncheck Automatically pick an accent color from my background.

Click here to know how to change Windows 10 desktop background.

Way 3: run System File Checker.

1. Right click on the Windows logo button.
2. Choose Windows PowerShell (Admin).
3. Click Yes in the User Account Control window.
4. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
5. Wait for the command to complete (it may take some time).

If above methods failed, there are also other solutions to Windows Shell Experience Host high CPU usage.

• Re-register your Start menu.
• Try Clean Boot.
• Run System Maintenance Troubleshooter.
• Set affinity to limit CPU.
• Troubleshoot Windows Registry.
• Crete a new account.

Many users have fixed the error Windows Shell Experience Host suspended by using above solutions.