100% Cpu Usage :(

Majin · January 4th, 2003

Ok everytime i start a new program like MSIE or outlook or a game or anything it immeadiatly runs up to 100% processor usage in the xp process manager, leaving my system running terribly slow. I have an AMD Athlon 1500+ and i know theres no way that this should be happening. PLEASE HELP!!!

lieb39 · January 4th, 2003

The 'general' way to fix this is to make sure you don't have too many background applications running. Another thing is to check your disk for errors, and make sure you have the latest windows update. defrag also helps (3rd party is better, for example, diskeeper. very good, i use it.) This is all i can say without more infomation.

**Nick M** · January 4th, 2003

This happens to me in Windows sometimes, a frozen program, teven something like the Pulse client, can cause this. Check that out.

Majin · January 4th, 2003

ok ive disabled all the non esential processes and have nearly no remaining background processes the cpu still goes from when idling at about 2% to 100% on launch of anything.

lieb39 · January 4th, 2003

hmm.. doesn't sound too good. My suggestion, if you have enough free space, install a clean XP (or whatever O.S. you are using) than move over your stuff slowly. Whats your RAM status? Also you couldn't have scandisk and defrag your PC already, i suggest doing that. If you require more assiantance PM me.

Majin · January 4th, 2003

actually i had just finished speedisking it this morning and had norton disk doctored it last night. i dunno what you mean by ram status i have 640 megs and it never gets close to being used up.

lieb39 · January 4th, 2003

List of things to do... try these

- reinstall XP
- run windows update
- update your bios

try these, see if they help at all

**Taurus** · January 4th, 2003

in task manager, under the 'processes' tab, which process does it say is using up 99%?

Majin · January 4th, 2003

it says whichever application i just opend is at 99 - 100% like winamp or internet explorer. Im probably going to have to reinstall windows AGAIN...for the 6000th time. LOL

lieb39 · January 4th, 2003

save yourself from the pain, just do a clean install. a useful application for clean installs is WinDriversBackup (http://www.jermar.com/) VERY helpful. Enjoy!

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Majin DBZ - Yes its in me! Joined: July 2002 Posts: 119 Reputation: 0 Power: 122	100% Cpu Usage :( Ok everytime i start a new program like MSIE or outlook or a game or anything it immeadiatly runs up to 100% processor usage in the xp process manager, leaving my system running terribly slow. I have an AMD Athlon 1500+ and i know theres no way that this should be happening. PLEASE HELP!!!

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lieb39 Apple lover, PC User Joined: November 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 526 Reputation: 0 Power: 121	The general answer The 'general' way to fix this is to make sure you don't have too many background applications running. Another thing is to check your disk for errors, and make sure you have the latest windows update. defrag also helps (3rd party is better, for example, diskeeper. very good, i use it.) This is all i can say without more infomation. Did a post help you, or solve a problem you were having? Click the button under the member's avatar to increase his/her reputation, and to encourage useful posts on the forum.

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lieb39 Apple lover, PC User Joined: November 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 526 Reputation: 0 Power: 121	hmm... looks like a big problem hmm.. doesn't sound too good. My suggestion, if you have enough free space, install a clean XP (or whatever O.S. you are using) than move over your stuff slowly. Whats your RAM status? Also you couldn't have scandisk and defrag your PC already, i suggest doing that. If you require more assiantance PM me. Did a post help you, or solve a problem you were having? Click the button under the member's avatar to increase his/her reputation, and to encourage useful posts on the forum.

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lieb39 Apple lover, PC User Joined: November 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 526 Reputation: 0 Power: 121	List of things to do... try these - reinstall XP - run windows update - update your bios try these, see if they help at all Did a post help you, or solve a problem you were having? Click the button under the member's avatar to increase his/her reputation, and to encourage useful posts on the forum.

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lieb39 Apple lover, PC User Joined: November 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 526 Reputation: 0 Power: 121	save yourself from the pain, just do a clean install. a useful application for clean installs is WinDriversBackup (http://www.jermar.com/) VERY helpful. Enjoy! Did a post help you, or solve a problem you were having? Click the button under the member's avatar to increase his/her reputation, and to encourage useful posts on the forum.

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Nick M OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: July 2002 Posts: 3,961 Reputation: 370 Power: 162	This happens to me in Windows sometimes, a frozen program, teven something like the Pulse client, can cause this. Check that out.

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Majin DBZ - Yes its in me! Joined: July 2002 Posts: 119 Reputation: 0 Power: 122	ok ive disabled all the non esential processes and have nearly no remaining background processes the cpu still goes from when idling at about 2% to 100% on launch of anything.

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Majin DBZ - Yes its in me! Joined: July 2002 Posts: 119 Reputation: 0 Power: 122	actually i had just finished speedisking it this morning and had norton disk doctored it last night. i dunno what you mean by ram status i have 640 megs and it never gets close to being used up.

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Taurus hardware monkey Joined: May 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,206 Reputation: 90 Power: 155	in task manager, under the 'processes' tab, which process does it say is using up 99%?

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Majin DBZ - Yes its in me! Joined: July 2002 Posts: 119 Reputation: 0 Power: 122	it says whichever application i just opend is at 99 - 100% like winamp or internet explorer. Im probably going to have to reinstall windows AGAIN...for the 6000th time. LOL

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