CPU overload?

inabis · 01-09-2008, 09:45 AM

Hey guys,
I've been having a weird problem recently. I don't use my computer for much anymore just basic word processing and internet. However, these last couple of days my computer has been acting weird. If I try to open itunes and surf the net at the same time, the CPU usage thing that pops up (Control+Alt+delete) shows 100%. I'm like WTF?? The only thing that has changed is that I upgraded my ram from 512 to a Gig but honestly that should help me not hinder my performance. Any ideas what it could be/what to do?

UncleWede · 01-09-2008, 10:56 AM

Watch the process tab and see which application is using all the CPU, then we might be able to direct you. You have some of teh classic symptoms of being infected. . .

inabis · 01-09-2008, 11:17 AM

that's what I originally thought...I looked through the process tab just to see if anything looked out of place but didn't find anything...then again people these days are awesome with computers...when I get back I'll let you know. Thanks!

mds82 · 01-09-2008, 12:11 PM

do you have Vista on Win XP? if you have vista make sure you click on Show all processes

inabis · 01-09-2008, 12:23 PM

XP...I have a sony FS550

inabis · 01-09-2008, 08:35 PM

ok here are the screen shots I got...anything look at of place?? BTW the cpu usage SHOOTS up if I use my scroll wheel

inabis · 01-10-2008, 09:36 AM

O-cha · 01-10-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by inabis

ok here are the screen shots I got...anything look at of place?? BTW the cpu usage SHOOTS up if I use my scroll wheel

Likely a video driver issue, is there breaking when you drag windows around? Does that lag your pc out?

E(@M# · 01-13-2008, 12:27 AM

disable startup programs and certain services

UncleWede · 01-14-2008, 11:29 AM

I had a similar problem with Win2K, it was a DirectX issue. I had to go in and disable DirectX for most things and my CPU usage came down. But since I had a SATA drive, Win2K did not perform well so I upgraded to XP and things flew.

mds82 · 01-14-2008, 12:28 PM

how long does the task manager stay at 100% if it just jumps up for a second or 2 then dont worry about it

sunman · 01-14-2008, 12:33 PM

Run ad-aware for the hell of it to see if you have any hidden spyware..
you can get a toned down free version here:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php

01-09-2008, 09:45 AM	#1
inabis Captain 302 Rep 955 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Daytona Beach->Denver->Seattle->The Bay iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	CPU overload? Hey guys, I've been having a weird problem recently. I don't use my computer for much anymore just basic word processing and internet. However, these last couple of days my computer has been acting weird. If I try to open itunes and surf the net at the same time, the CPU usage thing that pops up (Control+Alt+delete) shows 100%. I'm like WTF?? The only thing that has changed is that I upgraded my ram from 512 to a Gig but honestly that should help me not hinder my performance. Any ideas what it could be/what to do?
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18404 Rep 9,420 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Watch the process tab and see which application is using all the CPU, then we might be able to direct you. You have some of teh classic symptoms of being infected. . .
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inabis Captain 302 Rep 955 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Daytona Beach->Denver->Seattle->The Bay iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	that's what I originally thought...I looked through the process tab just to see if anything looked out of place but didn't find anything...then again people these days are awesome with computers...when I get back I'll let you know. Thanks!
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mds82 Major General 372 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	do you have Vista on Win XP? if you have vista make sure you click on Show all processes
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inabis Captain 302 Rep 955 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Daytona Beach->Denver->Seattle->The Bay iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	XP...I have a sony FS550
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inabis Captain 302 Rep 955 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Daytona Beach->Denver->Seattle->The Bay iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	ok here are the screen shots I got...anything look at of place?? BTW the cpu usage SHOOTS up if I use my scroll wheel Attached Images
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E(@M# Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 94' corolla Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	disable startup programs and certain services
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18404 Rep 9,420 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	I had a similar problem with Win2K, it was a DirectX issue. I had to go in and disable DirectX for most things and my CPU usage came down. But since I had a SATA drive, Win2K did not perform well so I upgraded to XP and things flew.
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mds82 Major General 372 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	how long does the task manager stay at 100% if it just jumps up for a second or 2 then dont worry about it
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sunman Private 8 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328XI Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (0)	Run ad-aware for the hell of it to see if you have any hidden spyware.. you can get a toned down free version here: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php __________________ *2007 E90 328xi*
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