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explorer.exe 100% cpu

by foxyboy May 31, 2007 11:21AM PDT

Hi
when useing my pc for about a hour (this sometimes doesnt happen) my pc will start running very slow when I go on task manger i see explorer.exe is runnig at about 98% cpu and then I have to close it and i loose my task bar. When i try and run explorer.exe again it starts but the tast bar does not come back but it goes back to 98% cpu and i have to hold the power button on my tower to restart
I have
Windows Xp pro media center
2.8 Ghz dule core processer
1gb Ram
and a 256mb NVIDIA GEforce 7300LE grapics card
360gb HDD

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Couple things that may help.

by caktus May 31, 2007 2:11PM PDT

Cleaning out TEMP files? While at it, also remove old System Restore points.

Scan for and remove any viruses and or spy/ad ware. Immediately after removing any malware delete all System Restore points by turning System Restore off, then back on.

Launch folders in a separate process. Go to Start >
Control Panel > Folder Options > View > scroll down to and place a check mark beside "Launch folders in a separate process" > Apply > OK.

Defrag the Hard Drive to possibly reduce seek time.

Remove unnecessary startup programs.

Hope something here helps.

Charlie

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nope

by foxyboy Aug 28, 2007 11:18AM PDT

Tried what you said and still having the problem. An update to whats happening now it now making programs such as Windows Live messenger go to 60% cup, and when I close then in task manger it will make another program go to 60% cpu and when all the programs are closed explorer.exe goes to 60% and when I try and press log off I have to end each process as when I end one anoter goes up to 60%, Quicket way i have to get it back to normal is holding thebutton on the tower then turning it back on.

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