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Cpu 100% 24/7
Name: Jen Date: October 9, 2002 at 18:52:06 Pacific OS: Win Me CPU/Ram: P4(1.4GHz)/512MB
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Hi! I hope someone can help me because I have done everything I can think of to find out why my CPU is constantly at 100%. I get this reading using Windows Sys Monitor, Norton, PC Pitstop, and every resource I've used to check it. The computer ran fine for several months. It is a Compaq Presario. I run DSL with a NAT Router. Can anyone offer me any info as to what might cause a CPU to run at 100% ALL THE TIME? I have run virus scans with Norton, yes my definitions are up-to-date. Could it be a maliciously written program that was once installed? (Anyone ever heard of a program called FLASK MPEG?) The PC is whining, and I fear it's about to blow. Is this a hardware device issue or what? The CPU has been running like this for 3 weeks or more. Thanks in advance for any help!
Name: dan Date: October 9, 2002 at 19:04:47 Pacific
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I had the same problem with my school laptop. I could figure out how to fix it so they just gave a me a new computer but I am with you in asking, "Is there a way to fix that???"
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Response Number 2
Name: n3985 Date: October 9, 2002 at 19:27:54 Pacific
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what background software are you running? If you have firewall and antivirus running, that alone will task your computer
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Response Number 3
Name: Jen Date: October 9, 2002 at 19:47:48 Pacific
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Yes, I am running Norton Internet Security and Norton Antivirus. But even when I turn those programs off it is still at 100%. And anyway, I have always run those programs in the past but without the CPU running at 100%. Other than that all I am running is windows and my mouse software. Anymore suggestions? Thanks!!
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Response Number 4
Name: n3985 Date: October 9, 2002 at 20:03:46 Pacific
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OK...exclugint hose two programs, what else? press ctril-alt-del, and if you get a long, I mean, really long list of programs, I think your found your problem.
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Response Number 5
Name: 100% guy Date: October 10, 2002 at 07:13:39 Pacific
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I had that problem before and I fixed it by running recovery disc of my OS. Make sure to back-up your files before you do this. If that doesnt work reformat your Hard drive and install OS again. GOODLUCK
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Response Number 6
Name: Jorcasce Date: October 10, 2002 at 09:37:22 Pacific
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I really would go with the last advice...
reformat your HD, that fixes everything ;)
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Response Number 7
Name: P4sucks Date: October 10, 2002 at 10:14:50 Pacific
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Dont formatt your hard drive just yet. have you tried msconfig yet? If not try it first before formatting. If you dont know how to do this then here it is. click start and then run. Type msconfig....goto the setup tab and you will see all the programs that startup when you bootup windows. Uncheck a few and restart windows and check your cpu usage. keed doing this untill you find the program that is using your cpu all the time. This is much faster than formatting.
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Response Number 8
Name: Jen Date: October 10, 2002 at 19:31:01 Pacific
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Okay, thanks guys! I'm going to try MSCONFIG and if that doesn't work. I'm going to try the Recovery CD. Formatting is my very, very last resort! Thanks Again!
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Response Number 9
Name: Jen Date: October 10, 2002 at 20:13:21 Pacific
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Just wanted to thank you all for your help once more, and let you know that my CPU is now running at 6% :) It WAS the firewall software. I pinpointed the problem using MSCONFIG. I don't know why I didn't try that sooner! Stubborn & Silly I suppose! Have A Splendid Day! And thanks again!
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