My HP8100e is presently idling at 2-8% each core, and RAM use is 45%. I have a 32 bit system with 4 gigs.
Do you have 32 or 64 bit? What measuring program are you referencing?
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Hey my cpu usage is constantly running at about 50% or higher. My computer is also unusually hot at the bottom. I've solved the problem by putting my computer back to factory settings several times but the problem always comes back.
I'm running a an HP dv5 1159se with core 2 duo, vista service pack 2, 4 gigs ram, 320 hard drive.
Can anyone help? Thanks.

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