I updated NetWorx from version 5.5.5 to 7.1.4. I use the Taskbar widget and it makes explorer.exe use 100% CPU when clicking or interacting with the taskbar. It is very disruptive.
I use Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Enterprise build 9600 on a VM with 1 core at 3.8GHz. I know it's old and crappy, but if you could try to solve this problem I would be so happy to purchase the new version because the old one does not works properly with my VPN.
If you need the ISO of this version of Windows I can provide it. Please note this problem is not present on Windows 10. NetWorx works flawlessly on Windows 10 21H2.
On Windows 8.1, for now, I reverted to version 5.5.5 and the CPU is perfect. But like I said, the graph is not precise because of my VPN.
I'm available if you need to do tests, but I will also understand if you do not want to waste time supporting this deprecated version of Windows.
I wish you a nice day!