10-29-2023, 01:30 PM
If possible, try to boot a fresh Windows (or Linux) from a USB-flash.
Then install the correct drivers and play with hashcat there.
Otherwise, it is difficult to accurately diagnose the problem.
Ubuntu is recommended Linux distribution.
https://hashcat.net/forum/thread-8026-po...l#pid43147
https://hashcat.net/forum/thread-9587-po...l#pid50503
https://hashcat.net/forum/thread-6661-po...l#pid40381
Concerning CPU load, may be these posts will be useful
https://hashcat.net/forum/thread-5184.html
https://hashcat.net/forum/thread-2999.html
Then install the correct drivers and play with hashcat there.
Otherwise, it is difficult to accurately diagnose the problem.
Ubuntu is recommended Linux distribution.
https://hashcat.net/forum/thread-8026-po...l#pid43147
https://hashcat.net/forum/thread-9587-po...l#pid50503
https://hashcat.net/forum/thread-6661-po...l#pid40381
Concerning CPU load, may be these posts will be useful
https://hashcat.net/forum/thread-5184.html
https://hashcat.net/forum/thread-2999.html