I have been trying since last nite to correct the 100% CPU usage. I got a virus called PSW Agent 2Z, I ran AVG it got rid of it, but my task manager is telling me that explorer exe. is using an average of 98. At present, this is the only window I have open and am using 92-99. I have scanned disk, defragmented, looked in my Add/Remove and see Python Labs at Zope Corporation. I don't ever remember seeing that, and have no idea what it is. Most times, I have to shut down via the tower because I freeze and can't shut down from the sreen. I'm in the process of downloading MS updates. If anyone can answer me of what my NEXT "move" is...I will certainly appreciate it. TIA! Always been one to ask questions.

get a new AV Computer Associates Antivirus is a good AV and pretty cheap to might also want to try running updated ad-aware, spybot, pest patrol Complete Computer Service Inc. NW Indiana

Python is a programming language, and is not a virus... Ignis vulpes impero

UGH!!! I've run Spybot and still I'm at 100% CPU, with the "cuprit" being the explorer exe. It musta not made any difference whether I had Python or not...I deleted it because it said I''d never used it. XP and I don't seem to get along very well. Does it make sense to take the cover off the tower and air clean it? This puter is only 2 months old. I am at a total loss at what to do to get the CPU usage back down to the 4-12 that it was at, just 2 days ago. TIA Always been one to ask questions.

If its that much of a problem, reinstall windows. Personally I think AVG anti-virus free edition is very good. Use a firewall as well - i suggest outpost.

Startup in safe mode and recheck possible sources of your problem Check to see what is booting up as well. This sounds more like a software issue than a virus. Good luck Greaner

Greaner...If I was to open the task manager in safe mode, I did that and nothing else was running except the task manager. I've been back on line for 3 minutes, and it just NOW went to 99 CPU's in the explorer exe. I've spent hours on MS pages and can't find any reason why this has happened. I ran a scan on PC Pit Stop, and they call the 100% CPU a minor thing. I just want to be able to find what has caused it. It has slowed me down. Is it something minor, and should I just quit trying to find the cause? LOL! (tho not funny, to ME! I just keep my humor.) LOL!!! I've always been one to find the reason or cause, as best I could. TIA _______________________________________ aquarianx...All I've EVER used is AVG, I really like it, too. Thanks! Always been one to ask questions.