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CPU running at 65-100% constantly
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Post by
Broshimitsu
Salutations.
I recently realised that my CPU is constantly working at 65%+. Even if I have zero programs up and running, it's still in the 60+ area.
I've tried hit Ctrl+Shift+Escape which supposedly should detect any sneaky programs running to eat my CPU. Though I find nothing.
I've also scanned my computer several times for suspicious files. Yet again, nothing.
So I'm turning to you now, to seek aid in the battle against the CPU-eating monster that is dwelling deep within the shell of my computer.
I would post my computer specs, but I don't know what exactly you're looking for. So I'm going to let you tell me what you want to know, and I'll get back to you.
Suppose I could post the basics(?)
Windows Vista 64-bit
Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E5200 @ 2,50GHz 2,50GHz
NVIDIA GeForce GT 220
Thanks in advance.
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Post by
Broshimitsu
Having windows Vista cant help
I've been close to shoving my foot through the computer several times. I don't know if it's me doing something wrong, or if it's Vista being utter crap. I'd like to blame the latter either way.
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Post by
Sheridan
When it happens, open task manager and see what's taking the CPU cycles. Some programs or services can just misbehave occasionally and suck up all the CPU time.
Post by
Broshimitsu
When it happens, open task manager and see what's taking the CPU cycles. Some programs or services can just misbehave occasionally and suck up all the CPU time.
Well, it's at around 80-90% as I write. I open up Task manager. The programs running are:
Firefox.exe - 276 784 kB
TeaTimer.exe - 73 976 kB
msnmsgr.exe - 73 560 kB
explorer.exe - 44 272 kB
iTunes.exe - 37 056 kB
spotify.exe - 36 268 kB
dwm.exe - 27 016 kB
Rest are less than 10k
Post by
Kristopher
When it happens, open task manager and see what's taking the CPU cycles. Some programs or services can just misbehave occasionally and suck up all the CPU time.
Well, it's at around 80-90% as I write. I open up Task manager. The programs running are:
Firefox.exe - 276 784 kB
TeaTimer.exe - 73 976 kB
msnmsgr.exe - 73 560 kB
explorer.exe - 44 272 kB
iTunes.exe - 37 056 kB
spotify.exe - 36 268 kB
dwm.exe - 27 016 kB
Rest are less than 10k
Are you currently using iTunes/spotify? If not, you can close them until you need them.Also is Firefox updated to the current version, and do you have addons that you don't "need" on it? That might help too. But whatever you do, do NOT close explorer.exe. Ever.
If that doesn't help, I believe your computer needs some fixin up, how old is it by the way?
Post by
Sheridan
Look at what's using the CPU. In task manager look at the CPU column. Also, make sure "Show processes from all users" is selected.
Post by
Broshimitsu
Are you currently using iTunes/spotify? If not, you can close them until you need them.Also is Firefox updated to the current version, and do you have addons that you don't "need" on it? That might help too. But whatever you do, do NOT close explorer.exe. Ever.
If that doesn't help, I believe your computer needs some fixin up, how old is it by the way?
I've closed iTunes and Spotify, disabled all firefox addons. Latest version of Firefox. No change to the CPU.
Look at what's using the CPU. In task manager look at the CPU column. Also, make sure "Show processes from all users" is selected.
Showing processes from all users:
svchost.exe - 239 884 kB
firefox.exe*32 - 186 728 kB
BullGuardScanner.exe - 184 592 kB
svchost.exe - 149 912 kB
msnmsgr.exe*32 - 77 360 Kb
TeaTimer.exe*32 - 73 980 Kb
explorer.exe - 44 288 kB
SearchIndexer.exe - 34 920 kB
dwm.exe - 27 068 kB
svchost.exe - 25 228 kB
audodg.exe - 24 484 kB
svchost.exe - 23 352 kB
System - 21 512 Kb
svchost.exe - 15 568 Kb
wlcomm.exe*32 - 15 192 Kb
Rest are less than 10k Kb
Do I really want several svchost.exe's running at once?
Post by
Kristopher
Are you currently using iTunes/spotify? If not, you can close them until you need them.Also is Firefox updated to the current version, and do you have addons that you don't "need" on it? That might help too. But whatever you do, do NOT close explorer.exe. Ever.
If that doesn't help, I believe your computer needs some fixin up, how old is it by the way?
I've closed iTunes and Spotify, disabled all firefox addons. Latest version of Firefox. No change to the CPU.
Look at what's using the CPU. In task manager look at the CPU column. Also, make sure "Show processes from all users" is selected.
Showing processes from all users:
svchost.exe - 239 884 kB
firefox.exe*32 - 186 728 kB
BullGuardScanner.exe - 184 592 kB
svchost.exe - 149 912 kB
msnmsgr.exe*32 - 77 360 Kb
TeaTimer.exe*32 - 73 980 Kb
explorer.exe - 44 288 kB
SearchIndexer.exe - 34 920 kB
dwm.exe - 27 068 kB
svchost.exe - 25 228 kB
audodg.exe - 24 484 kB
svchost.exe - 23 352 kB
System - 21 512 Kb
svchost.exe - 15 568 Kb
wlcomm.exe*32 - 15 192 Kb
Rest are less than 10k Kb
Do I really want several svchost.exe's running at once?
Best I could find.
I believe what Sheridan was looking for was
This
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Post by
Broshimitsu
Oh, uhm. I don't have a CPU tab in my task manager's window. How does one enable it?
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Post by
Broshimitsu
1) Reboot your computer, and select "Safe Mode With Networking."
2) Go online and search for "MalwareBytes Cnet". Here's the link:
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
3) download it
4) run it
5) see if it finds anything
6) reboot your computer normally
Done. I found two malicious softwares
Broken.OpenCommand
Trojan.Dropper
I removed both of them and rebooted. The CPU is still running at 65 or more. Though it only runs at 10-ish while in safe mode.
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