CPU usage problem

anytime i run any program my cpu usage goes to 100 %. I have done all the steps to make sure my computer is spyware and virus free. Most of the programs i run are games and only one program at a time.



AMD 2600
1 gig mem
geforce 6600 256
XP home

 

To rule out Malware as your problem, please follow the below instructions.

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http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gifRun HijackThis and save your log file.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gif Post your log as an ATTACHMENT to your next post. (Do NOT copy/paste the log into your post as it will be removed).

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ok, here it is

 

Scan with HJT and have it fix the below entries:

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = :0

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k

O16 - DPF: {01118400-3E00-11D2-8470-0060089874ED} (SdcNetCheckCtl Class) - http://activex.microsoft.com/objects/ocget.dll


Your log is fairly clean, one thing I want to ask. Do you use anything called Macrovision?


Generate a StartupList log using HijackThis.
Run HJT and on the first screen, click the button that says "Open the Misc Tools section". In the next window first select "List also minor sections (full)" and then click the button that says "Generate StartupList log". CLick Yes to the Do you want to continue prompt. Now a notepad window will come up with the Startuplist.txt file. It is already saved in the the directory HJT is running from. So just come back here and upload the file as an attachment to your next message.

 

ok, did the things you asked. And no i dont use that program.

 

Your logs look clean to me, if you dont use any Macrovision software there isnt a need for this service.

Click Start > Run > type services.msc and Click OK

Locate InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) and RightClick on it to bring up the Service Properties Window.
First: Stop the service by clicking the Stop Button.
Next: Disable it by changing the Startup Type to Disabled and click Apply


After you complete the above, reboot and Run CCleaner to clean up cookies and temp files.

Then let me know if your still having the problem.

 

yep. its still happening.

 

Okay, I want you to do something for me. Press CONTROL + SHIFT + ESC. This will open Task Manager, click on Processes and then click on CPU to arrange by usage.

Now note the ones that have the highest number and post them back to me.

 

firefox 26k
explorer 22k
svchost 19k
ashserv 17k
wrsssdk 6k


system idle process is at 99

 

All of those look good, what is the exact problem?

 

Whenever i run any programs, my cpu usage is at 100% and i dont know why.

 

Its normal when the program first opens but it should return to normal. System Idle Process is normal to be 99%.

Does the program your running peak at 100% or what?

 

any game or program i run seems to always be at 100% the whole time

 

Okay, since we have ruled out malware as a possibility I recommend posting this in the Software Forum. Those guys will get you all fixed up!

Good Luck!

 

ok, thank you for your help. should i just start a new thread there?

 

Yes, just create a new thread in the Software Forum and let those guys know whats going on and they will get you fixed up.