ASUS has acknowledged this bug in several firmware versions (especially 2022-2023 ROG models). A permanent fix is expected in future Armoury Crate updates, but until then, this guide will keep your system running smoothly.
If you own an ASUS laptop (ROG, TUF, Zenbook, VivoBook, or ProArt), you may have encountered a peculiar and frustrating pop-up notification: "The system is busy, please wait for ASUS Framework Service exclusive." ASUS has acknowledged this bug in several firmware
Last updated: October 2025. Compatible with Windows 10/11, Armoury Crate v5.x and v6.x. but until then
If you're in a hurry, start with Method 1 and Method 2 – a simple service restart often clears the lock. ASUS has acknowledged this bug in several firmware