Darktable keeps using the processor even after being closed.

You haven’t answered the question around the version of dt. Zooming in, it looks like a development version. What’s the source? Install this one: darktable windows insider program 10/26/2025

What’s the version of your GPU drivers?

After you use the version above, if the issue is still there, provide the Logfile from -d common.

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