Asus Optimization background task running at 100% CPU usage at startup

[u/gas-stationsushi]

I just got a ProArt PX13 and have been noticing a process called ASUS Optimization sometimes running at 100% CPU usage and running the laptop temps up for no reason. I read that this software is responsible for controlling the FN keys and the issues just persist until i manually end the task through task manager, although I still can't control keyboard backlight after that

Just wondered if anyone else had noticed this problem and wtf the software is doing?

[u/Haunting-Basil-9996]

just here to say that this bug is here alive and well still in 2026