CPU keeps going to 100%--any suggestions to remedy?

try this it has work for me

copy it to your note pad an call it clean.bat

And here's the commands that correspond to the different buttons. The most important one from a
cleanup perspective is the first, which will delete just the temporary internet files that are
cluttering up your computer.

To use these commands, just run them from the command line, the start menu search box in vista,
or a batch file.
---------------- copy to your note pad --------------
Temporary Internet Files

RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 8

Cookies

RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 2

History

RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 1

Form Data

RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 16

Passwords

RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 32

Delete All

RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 255

Delete All - "Also delete files and settings stored by add-ons"

RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 4351

These commands should work in Internet Explorer 7 on XP or on Windows Vista.


del C:\Windows\Prefetch\*.* /Q
del C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Owner\LocalSettings\Temporary Internet Files\*.* /Q

ipconfig /flushdns

Rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks


rmdir %SYSTEMROOT%\Temp\ /S /Q
md %SYSTEMROOT%\Temp
rmdir "%USERPROFILE%\Cookies\" /S /Q
md "%USERPROFILE%\Cookies"
rmdir "%USERPROFILE%\Recent\" /S /Q
md "%USERPROFILE%\Recent"
rmdir "%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp\" /S /Q
md "%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temp
rmdir "%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\" /S /Q
md "%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files"
rmdir "%SYSTEMPARTITION%\Documents and Settings\Default User\Cookies\" /S /Q
rmdir "%SYSTEMPARTITION%\Documents and Settings\Default User\Recent\" /S /Q
md "%SYSTEMPARTITION%\Documents and Settings\Default User\Recent"
rmdir "%SYSTEMPARTITION%\Documents and Settings\Default User\Local Settings\Temp\" /S /Q
md "%SYSTEMPARTITION%\Documents and Settings\Default User\Local Settings\Temp"
rmdir "%SYSTEMPARTITION%\Documents and Settings\Default User\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\" /S /Q
md "%SYSTEMPARTITION%\Documents and Settings\Default User\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files"
RMDIR "%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\file\" /S /Q
MD "%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\file"
RMDIR "%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\jar\" /S /Q
MD "%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\jar"
RMDIR "%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\tmp\" /S /Q
MD "%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\tmp"
RMDIR "%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\ext\" /S /Q
MD "%USERPROFILE%\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\javapi\v1.0\ext"
del C:\Windows\Prefetch\*.* /Q
del C:\Documents and Settings\HP_Owner\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\* /S /Q
%SystemRoot%\system32\cleanmgr.exe
cleanmgr /sagerun:100

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Paul
sfctracey@msn.com

It's not a "SURE sign of a virus"
there are atleast 20 different "Probable Causes"
and you can easily throw in another 20.
We don't know all the specs.
we don't know alot of exact information.
They might have a virus.
might not.
might have 15 or 30 programs at startup or in background.
I run a old slow computer, my culprit "was" heavy flash based sites.

I disagree that you get what you paid for. I have always used AVG Free and Defender real time protection and never gotten a virus. I also scan monthly with Adaware and Trend Micro Housecall, which is the most powerful virus scan one can get (free) from the web. When I had a slow condition on another computer, Microsoft walked me through a number of steps which included running Trend Micro Housecall in Safe Mode to make sure there were no viruses, editing Visual Effects, keeping it clean via Disk Cleanup and CCleaner (free, again) and Defragging. I now use the Auslogics defrag and registry defrag (free) which are 10x better than MS defrag and registry cleaner on Windows Live Safety scan. Auslogics also has a trial Speed Booster which taught me important tweaks to the system for speed and cleanliness. Now I have advanced to tweaking with Tweak VI which even does CPU, Superfetch and Disc optimization - you just have to study every item carefully and do it over months instead of impulsively. All are free and all keep my $339 eMachine T5234 Vista Premium running like it is turbocharged.

Read through first and evaluate before doing.
What you do is something that you choose by doing the least work to accomplish the out come, before wiping your hard drive and starting scratch. Like others: You create a check list to follow so you don't get lost going in a circles. Not remembering what your did in the order that you did it. Don't loose sleep over this. It is better do do it slowly when you are learning.
-When I investigated this problem I found that people like me got confused and not paying attention to details over a particular issue when installing or re-installing an application. One of the questions in this process in the wizard asks do you want this "application" to run on start up? You should say no. This is confusion because your mind thinks do you want this in your start-up list-- which should be no. The "Start" menu button, is not the same thing.
On your menu bar, icons show up. Your computer thinks that it smarter than you. It remembers what programs you used last and it thinks that you need them when you start your computer. Some not all, applications, you can fix this by 1) open application window of the application,
2) find prefrences, in a dialog window it may show
boxes with a description of options.
a) make sure all boxes are unchecked that would
apply to opening on start-up.
b) Then may have an OK button or an apply button.
c) Right click and choose close if possible.
3) Properties- right click file application and choose properties-
sometime this can be changed for different issues.
Other applications that are a little different in wording would be like "McAffie" (not sure of spelling), has different options. I choose to run every time I start my computer, because that one seems the best for me. Other applications are dependent on your operating system and get confused if you move them to another location. Make sure the locations for these are not easily accessed by other users on your computer.
Another way to fix your computer would be to copy all your files that you made to a storage media like data CD's or DVD's with stuff like pictures, text documents, etc., on a regular basis. After turning off your computer, unplug all your hardware including your main part of computer from power source, monitor, printer, everything. Then first plug in your moniter to the main, then your mouse and keyboard. Then plug in your power source. unplug all your periferals. Let the computer go through the start-up. This is not something I like to do because my printer doesn't recognize to print and I have to find the link to make it work again.
Sometimes, all you need to do is "unplug" the main power chord and then plug in after computer has rested for 10 minutes at least, and more if your computer is hot. When the weather is really hot my computer works really slow, and may even freeze.
The worst is if you treat like a crash and then you have to
follow instructions-- for-or either go back to a previous date- like before you had problems. Or uninstall every thing and unplug everything and start the process you did when you first got your computer and reinstall and follow instructions and don't check any that say open on start-up.
Here is a google search which is basic for most users even though it says it is for "Windows XP Fundamentals". It is a free download. Once you learn the basics, you have a starting point of terms if you need to find out more information. Link below to other things you can do.

Google search result: Copy and paste into your URL address window:

http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=Check+list+for+trouble+shooting+problems+on+my+computerj&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Dear Lois Anderson,

Thanks for the Comcast hog of 103 pages of cures for everything from 2003 on. I am using a 2002 version of Office XP and XP Pro. I paid over $500 for XP Pro. I expected it to work.

In my last crash last weekend many Media Files and Outlook Express files were lost. I did a Google Desktop search for them and found out why I filled a 60 Gig backup hard drive in a year. Thirty-plus pages were exact duplicates of the same ten files for a total of over 300 duplications on a few albums.

Thanks for the bad info. It totally crashed my system. The system would give a warning that I had one minute to save files. I couldn't get to system restore.

I cost me 26 hours of non stop misery. DO NOT TOUCH svchost.exe it destroys your restore system files immediately but hey go ahead if it floats your boat to have misery untold, as Mr. Burns on The Simpsons would say; "Release the hounds!"

Thanks again and may God richly bless your pointed little head.

Sincerely,
Art O'Shea

Sorry, But, NOT BAD INFO. You didn't read or know what you're doing.
(Below at bottom. is copied from that post which you should have taken note on).
It doesn't destroy yourt restore files.
Yes it will give you that warning to save and you have about 1 minute.
it didn't mean to create a system restore though. Lol.
It meant to save and or close any programs and files you have open you might be editing or creating.
Have no idea why you say it cost you 26 hours of non stop misery.
(It should have booted right back up after you turned it back on)
other than the fact you pointed out that you don't know what you're doing
A couple of those svchosts will do exactly that, and others aren't "attatched to explorer".
Which is why you use The program to find out which one "IS" "Attatched to what".
You don't just go and end task on the anyone you want, and probably the one using the most Memory or CPU Lol.

NOW READ CAREFULLY.
( Check to see what process is using up the most of the CPU. This will be your culprit.

"But wait you say the issue is with something called svchost.exe? Well that is a system process and
(you may not want to kill it)."

In this case I would recommend a program from SysInternals called Process Explorer. It's like Task Manager only more informative. svchost.exe is referenced by a lot of things and

this tool will allow you to see what is part of that particular svchost instance.

This hopefully will give you enough information to find the program that is causing the issue).

Dear Dadsgone,

One summer in the 80's I got pneumonia and went to public health. They prescribed an antibiotic and Theodor decongestant. About a week later I was back in the clinic with severe pain. I was doubled over. The doctor said that I was an alcoholic and that my liver was failing.

I knew that wasn't true and went home and read in the PDR that one should never, ever prescribe Theodor with that antibiotic because it will cause severe liver damage.

Well Dr. Dadsgonewhere? I'm glad you find it funny. You know SO much and I am just a patient.

By the way, your other prescription for Process Explorer. Weeks ago I downloaded and tried it. What a system hog, and the helps were obtuse. If I wanted to take a course for the next couple of years that prescription would not be my choice.

Thanks for all the help Doctor.

Sincerely,
Art O'Shea

There are thousands that will stand by me and what I said.
and tell you that if you had a problem with Process explorer,
there is something wrong with your POS. or you did something wrong.
You know how many people here suggested that program, let alone tens of other places like this on the web ?
It doesn't even install locally.
You analogies and such tell me you're 5150 and way to full of your self and to smart for anyone to tell you or teach you anything.
Either way you just keep proving what I said and how you are with every word you type.
Your little funny with my name didn't even come close to anything.
Don't start that childish garbage.
Learn.

Now DADGOTDOWN
and DADSGONE!

Dear Dr. Dad,

Hmmm? No sense of humor? That is the first sign of insanity. LOL.

Your diagnosis of my being full of myself is really funny. You really are guilty of this yourself as well as BS.

Something I heard one time really applies here; "Don't try and get in a battle of wits with me because you are unarmed."

Your wisdom overwhelms me. Like Job said to his accusers; "You are the people."

I stand rebuked. You have such wisdom, and a heart that is beyond comprehending.

May God richly bless and keep you and yours in heavenly places in Him.

Sincerely,
Art O'Shea

I'm not to savvy when comes to computers, but I would suggest running free AVG virus scan, spybot, AdawareSE and Window Washer 4.7 or later. There is also a couple little programs I use, such as, ZD Startup Manager, just disable everything and reboot, plus there is also a little program called Omemory optimizer, which works quite well. Lastly after all that Defragment your PC. Good Luck

Wow! you folks are worth sumptin after all, For the last this past week has been, well its been! I had been working on an article and almost on schedule my computer or should I say my word perfect program would lockup and then I noticed on the Task manager it was pegging out at 100 CPU. With the information I now have Thanks to yah
I can start my hair replants immediately and my slobbering and druling has stopped as well! Thank you'all at C/Net. I want have to go to the Nut house for this anyway.

hello

Your cpu has been 100% used so there is major problem.

1)U Have Check the cpu Fan is working or not?

2)U have Check His gum stick above processeor?

3)Windows problem?

4)If Processeor is hit many more then hi use 100% so Processeor problem.


Please u have go to the step by step and comfirm to me your problem in above or not ?


Chirag Mehta

The problem could also be caused by lack of Windows Updates. If you do noy automatik updates and you do not make manualy running your Windows updates regularly. I just checked I reinstalled Windows XP on January 17 2004. since then automatic updates has installed 716 updates an average od 3? each week. Only about 200 of them ( Random Sample Extrapolation)were to fix slow or faulty operations. Most were security issues (so that a hackes can not get in and slow down your computer).

IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO DO UPDATES Don't use a Microsoft O/S

Hi ,

Had a similar problem.

Microsoft had done one of its automatic updates and about the same time Nero said it needed to be done. but instead of an update it tried to install a thirty day trial of Nero 8. At about the same time i chose to update spybot. And within weeks , my brother all in one printer failed and I brought back an old hp all in one and had to install new drivers. I couldn't work 5 minutes without freezes and error messages. And as I was trying to figure things out. , found that I was unable to run defrag because there wasn't enough room on the hard drive.
Hard drive is western digital 80 gig and i was using 26 gig. With a lot of reading, I founf theunused space on the hard drive and made it usable and placed all my documents in there , and at least now was able to run defrag. Although it did not cure other problems.

System restore did not accomplish anything, kept saying it was unsuccessful no matter how far back i went.

I uninstalled the new spybot. Went to uninstall the windows update and it said many programs might be effected. So I didnt do it.
Worked with the Nero people to no avail. Not all there fault. I had my original receipt from purchasing a year ago and the upc code but could not find the original disc.

Also tried to uninstall the hp printer but was unsuccessful for weeks, until the fourth person at hp finally sent me into BIOS.
Still have an open ticket with Microsoft. Called Dell (manufacturer, actually support was in the Phillipines) , they patiently had me download drivers( didnt have them with my original discs) and then reinstall windows xp.
It is like having a brand new machine. Everything works fine.
Microsoft now wants me to install 89 updates. They won't say which ones are critical. I have turned off their automatic updates.(as an aside , had a similar problem five years also involving windows automatic update, turned them off - after someone from microsoft had me into CAB files and said no more updates for that machine-and that win 98 hp computer is still working fine and dandy)

Microsoft keeps assuring me that I need all the updates and that if there is a problem we can go back to a restore point. They can not tell me why a restore point would be successful now , when it hasn't been in the past.
There is a definite language barrier dealing with them. They also take four or five days to answer each email.

I spent weeks trying to fix the issue.I do keep an external hard drive back up and also back up to discs. Before i tried anything else I also used google to email myself all my documents.

I did follow most of the other suggestions here, including spring cleaning the tower, keyboard and mouse. and got a brand new can of compressed air.

When everything was up and running properly , i waited two weeks and added 2 gig of memory to the 512 I had.

Am sure if you follow the excellent suggestions here , you will succeed. And as Bob said , back up what ever is at all possible, even though with the freezing it may take a very long time, in the long run it is worth it. You may also find, as I did that it is a wonderful opportunity to get rid of stuff you no longer need or want.

Paula

Hello Darlin.
As far as seeing which are critcal there are options at Windows Update
To show those, infact, You can break ir down in several ways.
Just look closely.
And it's not a good idea to install a bunch of updates at the same time.
and there are those that have to be installed by themselves.
They will tell you those. usually.

You did right by turning off auto updates.
If you remember you can tell it to tell you and that's it, once a month or something but no real need.
IF You remember to check Windows Update in your start menu.
OR
http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us

BUT You still have to have Auto Updates turned on they say, atleast for the time they need to look at your system and see what they say you need.

Well I do thank you kindly Dadsgetndown.

However, In the old days I could select which updates I wanted and which I didn't.

I just reran priority updates. The only option is Intstall tried selecting that figuring it would then ask me to select which ones I wanted. It asked if I accept microsoft terrms. I did.

It immediately began the download, which I aborted.

I totally agree things should be installed one at a time.

But given it did not give me the option of even which to download, and my current level of confidence in microsoft I do not trust that is what will happen.


I am still in slow communication with microsoft.

They continue to get miffed when i take two or three days to answer them , although they continue to take 3 to 4 days to respond.

They are clear that I should just install all 89. They have not addressed my lack of confidence in using system restore should the updates cause a major problem that can not otherwise be removed.

I am certainly open to any other ways to select specific downloads.

As you can see below inside my asterisks. They do not give the option , the first time you go to updates, to be selective.

Paula


Review and Install Updates

Install Updates Download size (total): 61.4 MB
Estimated time at your connection speed: 1 hour 10 minutes



Restore and Check Again Only ***********selected updates will appear the next time you check for updates.************










High-priority updates
Microsoft Windows XP



Security Update for Windows XP (KB896423)
Typical download size: 494 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in the Print Spooler service that could allow an attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP (KB944533)
Typical download size: 1.3 MB , 1 minute
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Security Update for Windows XP (KB946026)
Typical download size: 132 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in the mrxdav.sys driver that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool - February 2008 (KB890830)
Download size: 7.4 MB , less than 1 minute
After the download, this tool runs once to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps to remove any infection found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center or run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an anti-virus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an anti-virus product. Details...


Security Update for Windows XP (KB943055)
Typical download size: 153 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) Automation and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Security Update for Windows XP with Windows Media Format Runtime 9 (KB941569)
Download size: 2.1 MB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to remotely compromise your Windows-based system using Windows Media file formats and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Security Update for Windows XP (KB941644)
Typical download size: 158 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in TCPIP that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Update for Windows XP (KB942840)
Typical download size: 182 KB , less than 1 minute
Install this update to increase the performance of web sites that use Ajax. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Security Update for Windows XP (KB943485)
Typical download size: 189 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in LSASS that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Update for Windows XP (KB942763)
Typical download size: 103 KB , less than 1 minute
Installing this update enables your computer to automatically adjust the computer clock on the correct date in 2007 and 2008 due to revised Daylight Saving Time laws in many countries. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Security Update for Windows XP (KB94156
Typical download size: 246 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft DirectShow that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Security Update for Windows XP (KB944653)
Typical download size: 118 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in the Macrovision Driver that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Update for Windows XP (KB936357)
Typical download size: 331 KB , less than 1 minute
This is a reliability update. Install this microcode update to improve the reliability of systems with Intel processors. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP
Download size: 14.7 MB , less than 1 minute
This free upgrade to Internet Explorer customers offers improvements such as enhanced security, a cleaner look, and features to make everyday tasks such as printing and searching the web easier. This upgrade preserves your current home page, search settings, favorites, and compatible toolbars, and can be uninstalled if you decide to do so. Details...


Security Update for Windows XP (KB933729)
Download size: 855 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Security Update for Outlook Express for Windows XP (KB941202)
Typical download size: 139 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in Outlook Express that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Security Update for Windows XP (KB936021)
Typical download size: 579 KB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in Microsoft XML Core Services (MSXML) that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...


Update for Windows XP (KB93882
Typical download size: 193 KB , less than 1 minute
This is a reliability update. Install this update to improve the stability of computers running Windows XP. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. Details...

there new version was released too soon, full of bugs, even after uninstall it has ghosts everywhere. reformat required. avoid Spybot until it retracts/fixes real time protection in free edition.

You can check for dust build up on the heatsink this maybe your problem

good luck

bye for now

Ian

keep smiling

Be Happy