CPU running at 100%

I have an emachine and when I run some programs, the cpu jumps to 100% and stays there until I exit that program. An example is; when I am on firefox and view a video, the cpu jumps to 100%. If I am in any program that requires the computer to think or process something, same issue. Please help.

 

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

I had the same problem. It could be malware on your system try this link it may help if not hang on someelse with more experience will be along

 

Core Temp http://www.majorgeeks.com/Core_Temp_d5665.html

Download that and check the how much heat your CPU is emitting.

 

Welcome to MG, Erich48152. :major

Check out my Tip # 48 (post #38) at http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=168572

Let us know what processes / programs are causing the 100% usage and someone here should be able to suggest a solution.

Bazza