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      01-09-2008, 08:45 AM   #1
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CPU overload?

Hey guys,
I've been having a weird problem recently. I don't use my computer for much anymore just basic word processing and internet. However, these last couple of days my computer has been acting weird. If I try to open itunes and surf the net at the same time, the CPU usage thing that pops up (Control+Alt+delete) shows 100%. I'm like WTF?? The only thing that has changed is that I upgraded my ram from 512 to a Gig but honestly that should help me not hinder my performance. Any ideas what it could be/what to do?
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Watch the process tab and see which application is using all the CPU, then we might be able to direct you. You have some of teh classic symptoms of being infected. . .
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that's what I originally thought...I looked through the process tab just to see if anything looked out of place but didn't find anything...then again people these days are awesome with computers...when I get back I'll let you know. Thanks!
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do you have Vista on Win XP? if you have vista make sure you click on Show all processes
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      01-09-2008, 11:23 AM   #5
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XP...I have a sony FS550
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      01-09-2008, 07:35 PM   #6
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ok here are the screen shots I got...anything look at of place?? BTW the cpu usage SHOOTS up if I use my scroll wheel
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ok here are the screen shots I got...anything look at of place?? BTW the cpu usage SHOOTS up if I use my scroll wheel
Likely a video driver issue, is there breaking when you drag windows around? Does that lag your pc out?
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disable startup programs and certain services
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I had a similar problem with Win2K, it was a DirectX issue. I had to go in and disable DirectX for most things and my CPU usage came down. But since I had a SATA drive, Win2K did not perform well so I upgraded to XP and things flew.
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how long does the task manager stay at 100% if it just jumps up for a second or 2 then dont worry about it
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Run ad-aware for the hell of it to see if you have any hidden spyware..
you can get a toned down free version here:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
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