CPU Usage Always At 100%

Hi there, I switched on the computer this morning and have noticed it was running much slower than usual. I looked at the Task Manager and it indicates that the CPU usage is stuck at a steady 100%.

How can I resolve this problem as it is very irritating and I have my A-level coursework to be getting on with rather than having a problem with the PC. Internet Explorer is running very slow, as are all the other programs and the running program occasionally says that it is not responding and then comes back 10 seconds later.

During the past week I have been trying out different software to convert our home movies from avi format to dvd. Would this have put any influences on the cpu usage, all the software is still installed: DVD Flick, Gordian Knot, AVI Synth 2.5, ConvertXToDVD, WinAVI Video Converter and Nero 8.

Please could somebody help me with this problem quickly as I really need the computer working smoothly again soon.

Thanks in advance skyline_gtrr32

 

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

 

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