odd problem with cpu

Using an AMD 450mhz, my cpu idles at around 20-30% (wtf?). However, when I start playing a song, in either media player OR winamp, the cpu shoots to the max. While typing this message, every keystroke sent my cpu at or near the max (cpu monitor is indicating this). Hell, even moving my mouse causes hte cpu to skyrocket. Using windows 98se. What is going on here?

 

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has this always been the case? have you installed any new sofware lately?

 

A few guys have posted with this problem It seems there is a general prob with the way win98 utilizes the cpu,im not qualified to answer but Im sure if you search this forum one of the clever guys has an answer and i dont think it can be fixed without upgrading to xp,i'll have a look.

 

here take your pick;-
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/search.php?searchid=134103
This seems a good one
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=57121&highlight=win98+cpu