Last Pass for Edge(4.139.0). CPU usage is still high. When will there be a fix? The problem exists for weeks now.

renethien

Last Pass for Edge(4.139.0). CPU usage is still high. When will there be a fix? The problem exists for weeks now.

jasbonjonwick

I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing high CPU usage with the LastPass extension on Microsoft Edge. This issue has been reported by several users recently. Notably, in April 2024, LastPass released version 4.130.0 of their extension, which addressed a bug causing high CPU load.

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Recommended Steps:

1. Update the LastPass Extension:

• Ensure you're using the latest version of the LastPass extension. Developers often release updates to fix performance issues.
• To update, open Microsoft Edge, navigate to
• edge://extensions/
  • , and check if an update is available for LastPass.

1. Disable and Re-enable the Extension:

• Temporarily disable the LastPass extension to see if the CPU usage decreases.
• Navigate to
• edge://extensions/
  • , toggle off LastPass, monitor your CPU usage, and then toggle it back on.

1. Check for Conflicting Software:

• Some antivirus programs, like Bitdefender, have been known to cause conflicts with browser extensions, leading to high CPU usage. Bitdefender Community
• Consider temporarily disabling your antivirus software to see if it affects CPU usage. If it does, you may need to adjust your antivirus settings or consult their support.

1. Clear Browser Cache:

• Accumulated cache can sometimes cause performance issues.
• Go to
• edge://settings/clearBrowserData
  • , select "Cached images and files," and clear the data.

1. Monitor Edge's Task Manager:

• Press
• Shift + Esc
  • within Edge to open its task manager. This will show which extensions or tabs are consuming the most resources.
  • If LastPass consistently shows high CPU usage, it confirms the extension as the source of the problem.

1. Consider Alternative Password Managers:

• If the issue persists and significantly impacts your browsing experience, you might explore other password managers that are known for efficient performance.