High CPU when code compiling with Visual Studio

Products

• Carbon Black App Control (formerly Cb Protection)

Issue/Introduction

High CPU is seen when compiling code with Visual Studio.

Environment

• App Control Agent: All Supported Versions
• Microsoft Windows: All Supported Versions

Cause

Large numbers of file modifications and process spawning by Visual Studio in a short amount of time.

Resolution

1. Log in to the Console and navigate to Rules > Software Rules > Rapid Configs.
2. Locate Visual Studio and click View Details (pencil icon).
   • Visual Studio Locations:  Locations will be identified using well known registry keys. If there are additional installation locations for Visual Studio please enter them here.
   • Intermediate Files To Ignore: Add or remove file types accordingly.
   • Users and Groups: By default this is Any User but if desired it could be restricted.
   • Settings Apply To: It is recommended to limit this to Policies where Visual Studio would be expected to run (Example: Developers-High Enforcement)
3. Click Save.
4. Wait for Agents to show as Connected & Up to Date with the new settings.

Additional Information

• This Rapid Config approves Visual Studio builds and ignores intermediate build files which can improve the performance of Visual Studio builds.
• Should the performance not improve please follow these steps for Windows.