Back again... Svchost.exe/Windows-Update/CPU/PIN

Ok so, basically im slowly losing it because of this...

I scanned my PC n the malware dept. said i do not have a malware issue that could be causing this. They redirected me back to Software but told me to try switching the Update service to "manual" from automatic. This was last night. I logged on this morning n things seemed to be running smoother than normal. Usually it's inevitable about 4-5 minutes after initial windows startup...

So anyhow it took a few hours n before u know it i can hear my cpu/fans r whateva at high speeds on the laptop n i open up task manager n bam. svchost.exe is running at 93k-120k n has the cpu pinned n of course the two trouble makers that seem to be causing it are at it. (winauclt.exe & wmiprvse.exe)

I then have to end both those processes about 8 times a piece (they reapear) before the svchost.exe finally tames down...

Yesterday was a mess I have to browse with my task manager open, monitoring the processes n making sure both those processes don't appear n if they do i can end them before they get svchost.exe going but its a tedious job

Now Id'e like to get to the bottom of this because at this point you guys is all i have. I've never dealt with this kind of nonense but would like to put an end to it...

The BS never ends. if it ain't malware it's programs having a mind of there own!!!!
:cry

thanks....

 

OK. So you got a computer (either laptop or desktop) that runs Window$ (some version) that don't have malware. That would narrow it down to hardware or software. Have you added hardware or software recently? Is your hard drive full (or almost full)? Have you done a scandisk to check the hard drive? Does your laptop or desktop run hot? Can you download the hard drive mfg utility to check the hard drive for errors (similar to check disk, but more thorough)?
A little more information about your system would be helpful.

 

Clearly I didnt see my first post about this about a week ago...

I have a hp Laptop XP2, Harddrive is damn near empty n no i havent added any hardware or odd software. I updated from AVG7.5 to the 8.0.1 or whateva but ran into some issues n didnt like it overall n am with Avast 4.8 other than that no other changes.

Don't know what a scandisk is n where to access it, Does it run hot? sure when the svchost.exe is spiked by wuaclt.exe it does rolleyes
Hard drive mfg utility:confused if u could be a bit more elaborate it would be helpful aswell :-D
thanks.

 

Scandisk is an App in Windows that scans your disk

 

Great thanks so what do i do? Run? Search my system for scandisk? If i knew where to locate things or of their existance i probably wouldn't be here... anyhow i need help on this issue n someone who can maybe guide me in the direction in soliving this problem.

Thanks...

 

Aight so i did the Scandisk. Everything is fine from what i can see but the Wuaclt.exe n svchost thing is still the same from what i can see.

I know that it usually happens on startup n then i notice that when i open Windows media player right around 30 secs to a minute after wuaclt.exe starts poppin up again n needs to be deleted a number of times as usually so it doesnt spike svchost.exe

I assume this is a new thing as im not having much success with anything but I hope we can resolve this matter.....:cool

 

Check your settings in windows media player under Tools/Options. Be sure it is not selected to check for updates once a day (you can cancel checking completely but you can change it to once a month). Maybe all the wu (windows update) popping up are from various programs trying to check for updates as soon as you open them.
Everything I have, I put on manual and I also tell my firewall to not let things out. Most of my things, like WMP and IE, have to ask permission to access the internet.
Firefox is allowed to go without asking permission every time. :-D

 

hmm well it was set on once a week n i put it too once a month so i don't think it was that.

N for example i can turn off WMA n back on various times a day n each time that **** starts going.. I gotta open task manager when i open wma to catch n end the Wuaclt.exe's before they shoot my scvhost n spike my cpu.

By the looks of this i don't think this is a resolvable issue.. :cry

 

Dr. I completely missed this post, what happened?

 

Where do i access "group Policy/wmplayer.adm"? I have WMA 11

 

Um yea.. Im not gonna all that. This is something that happened in the past 3 weeks or so it was running as is fine for 4 years im not gonna go into all that to change something that always has been.

Thanks for the suggestion tho, atleast you're making an effort. Im clueless, normally i have an idea of what may have initialized something such as malware but since this isnt the case im a little confused.

 

Aaaahhhhh Im sooooooo Sick of this BUULLLLSSHHITTTT...

Im almost convinced it has to be a virus but Chaslang says i don't have any malware issues. :cry lol

Anyhow I don't want folks to think this is just triggered by WMA cuz for example yesterday i had company. I turned off all proggys n left windows on to have dinner.
The cpu was floating between 3 n 6% As im eating about 15 mins later i hear the cpu fans going nuts n then 5-7 minutes after my laptop shut down! :cry

this happened 2wice!

But of course just now.. I had opened WMA n usually now since this has been happening i open task manager right after n wait for the wuaclt.exe to pop n then close the normally 3-4 reappearences of the processes before it's safe n good to go....

So anyhow after opening wma this time i got distracted n made a call to my mom n after i got off i could hear the cpu u fans buzzing n i look at Task manager n Wuaclt was at 60k n change n the svchost had my cpu pinned @100% I then was forced to go on a mad man wuaclt.exe process ending spree. Atleast 22 instances n then like 4 wmiprvse.exe aswell.
N when i say shutting off that many intances i don't mean there were that many visibly but every time i shut it down it instantly reappears that many times till it finally ives up n then svchost floats back down to normal n this only happens if im lucky enough to do this process fast enough before the 100% shuts down my laptop from the overheat!

Im in desperate need of a resolve:cry

Im taking that this is something new! I did not wanna be the test dummy for this annoyance but dammit! I believe we can figure this out... rolleyes

anyhow thanks for replying halo. Which version would for Windows XP-2? X86 or 64?

N if im not mistaken i think i tried this the other day with no luck....

 

Thanks sir, i was hoping something of this kind was available, I will give it a try n reply tomm.

Thanks alot for your continued support!:cool

 

K so i used dial a fix last night before i shutdown I checked the Wu-Wua update fixer n proceeded. then i shutdown n today when i started up it seemed to have no effect.

I had this Wuaclt.wmiprsve.exe issue today numerous times without having to open WMA so again this is def something broader.

Iv'e done n have been doing research on this matter n haven't really come up with many solutions n the one i see the most really isn't doing it which is this.......

http://www.technibble.com/how-to-fix-svchost-using-100-cpu-memory-leak/

Maybe this can tell you something further i dunno....

 

There we go! I was thinking the same thing today when i made my last post n was gonna ask about there being a possible seperate issue with Wmiprsve.exe n that possibly being the prominant issue.

Iv'e been noticing that while Wuaclt.exe spikes the svchost.exe, SVChose won't cool out until I end several instances of Wmiprsve aswell...

N you since we did the fix for Wuaclt n the Microsoft fixes n solutions n nothing did the trick im guessing it def. must be the Wmiprsve.exe aswell. :-D

We will get to the bottom of this!:major

N thanks man!

 

Any updates on whats goin on with wmiprsve.exe Dr M? or what it is? is it a program?

 

thank you sir. Your continued dedication n support is admirable n highly appreciated! I will look into this n get back to you ASAP!!!!

Thanks again!:major

 

well im not really sure what im lookin at with security task manager or what its for so hmm.. N registry booster is lame. It does a scan, locates a bunch of BS n then says u can clean it up after you purchase it...rolleyes

I might just throw my laptop out the window. That would be a permanent fix. :major

 

I need a full effort this time..

I can't live like this anymore.... Why the F--- do i need to shut off 15+ intances of wmiprsve.exe for svchost to let up n my cpu %tage to go down? N why does this randomly happen so that i have to keep my task manager open while im browsing the web so i can atttempt to prevent it from happenin?!?!?!?!

Id'e rather someone tell me there is no fix then get 300+ views n only help from one person. I can't believe a site this great and elaborate has never seen or doesnt know a resolution to this issue. :confused

Wtf is this? Why is it happening? WHY!! F---in tired of starting my computer n my cpu spikes n sits at 100% n then prematurely shutsdown n im tired of baby sittin my task manager its goin on like a month..

 

Re: I need a full effort this time..

With all due respect, which in this case isn't a lot, with that kind of attitude, I won't help.

Its likely others feel the same.

Take a deep breath, calm down, stop the cursing, and come back posting nicely, and I reckon we can help you better.

Everyone here is doing this for free, they won't help you if you are acting like a jerk.

 

Re: I need a full effort this time..

I only have this tone because i posted this same problem (now for the third time) the first time i got nothing) the second time i got what i stated 3-400+ views n only Dr. M tried helping n i didn't get a resolve... So i basically am not raising a tone with people so to speak but it's coupled with my internet browsing as of late due to this issue...

Ud'e be just as upset if you were in my shoes.

 

Re: I need a full effort this time..

I am sure I would be upset, but I wouldn't direct my anger towards a forum of FREE tech help.

I've no doubt if you want to pay for it, the problem could be resolved quite handily.

Start over. Be precise in what is happening.


1. What kind of internet access do you have?
2. Have you seen if this problem occurs in Safe Mode w/ Networking?

 

Re: I need a full effort this time..

Be precise in what is happening? I can't be precise about something that doesn't have a clocked schedule n is random I have explained it. It doesn't seem to be tied to any one particular program. It stems from Wuaclt.exe or Wmiprsve.exe which is the initiator i havent the slightest idea...

I know that it spikes whichever svchost that seems to be connected to windows. In other words if i end that particular svchost my task bar turns beige or white n all my programs n online stops functioning...

Anyhow what happens I already know its routine more or less. I start my comp. when windows is loaded i open task manager ASAP n wait for the wuaclt.exe to pop n it kicks in at 6k+ n then gradually increases till its the lead process which gets that svchost going nuts. (this is if i ignore it n don't end several instances of it) Basically the calming down of the cpu/svchost process if it has spiked n doesn't shut down my laptop is i end like 3-4 wuaclt.exes' 15-20 wmiprsve.exes' n 2 more wuaclt.exe (Mind you they arent all there together i have to wait several moments inbetween their reoccurances... which leads to me most of the time having a premature shutdown due to the perputual 100%cpu spike while it's doing so....

Anyhow i have ADSL dial up running a XP2

I didnt have this issue prior nor ever n iv'e been online for over 10 years.. so i dont even know where to start. I cant seem to update windows either it doesn't initiate or if i get to see the windows update pop screen with what needs to be updated i click continue/ok n nothing happens after that n it just runs at 100% (my cpu) that is....

Chaslang apparently says I dont have a malware issue but at this point i somehow believe otherwise...

I have great faith in this forum, tis why i come here. If i wanted to get this problem fixed by a tech physically i garuntee id'e be paying for a reformat N since i don't believe those are necessary 9 outa 10 times n only in extreme situations I refues to for the time being.

Thanks.

 

Re: I need a full effort this time..

Try Safemode w/ Networking like I asked, please.

 

Re: I need a full effort this time..

I forgot to mention what does that mean? I know how to get into safe mode from reboot, its f8 correct? But what do u mean "Networking in safemode:confused

 

Re: I need a full effort this time..

Look right below the safe mode option when you hit F8.

Do you see SafeMode w/ Networking?

 

Halo here is a screen cap of my startup progs...

 

Re: I need a full effort this time..

I dunno i was waiting for your reply but it should be there when i do so correct? What do i do if so? Select it n then what? does it do something on its own?

 

Re: I need a full effort this time..

No...you test your system and see if the problem persists. The networking components are active to allow you to browse the internet.

 

Re: I need a full effort this time..

Oh i see so i just go in on safemode with networking n i can run things as normal but just check if that issue arises? i'll be right back...

 

hmm well I went in on SafeMode with networking i had 14 processes running but i couldnt really open anything. Not WMP or sign on or anything but i didnt have that issue with wuaclt or wmiprsve.exe n i stayed on for about 10 mins..
:confused

 

Try this.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310353

 

have you got automatic updates turnoff,right click my computer go to properties.windows update and see if it is turn off..also you could send a better view of startups program in help & support-go to porfomance and maintiance then tools scroll down to system config.then startup..post a screenshot of that..

 

Its the same stuff n yes i turned off auto updates today since it wasn't doing its job n slighlty tames the problem....

 

No firewall, antivirus, or spyware protection running.

Asking for trouble?

When is the last time you scanned for viruses?

 

huh?

I had Avg 7.5 for the longest then updated to 8.0.1 n now im on AVASt N I use spyware blaster n Adaware.

I keep my antimalware stuff fresh n up to date.

Problem is as of late i wasn't able to fully run a S&D or Super Anti Spyware scan because the process runs my cpu to hell n will shutdown my laptop. I didn't have such an issue before although it has happened. All i can think of to resolve this is maybe more ram....

 

The screenshot clearly shows no AV, firewall or AS software running.