services.exe process slowing down computer

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by bigblokey0, Feb 21, 2007.

  1. bigblokey0

    bigblokey0 Private E-2

    recently formatted the wifes computer and since i have the process in task manager services.exe is doing overtime and really slowing the pc down any ideas?
     
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  3. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    HI

    Which OS? as W2k did have some issues on some PCs with Services.exe running at 100% CPU, until you deployed Service Pack 4, are you fully upto date which all OS updates for your version?


    but also to assist if this is caused by malware we will need you to fun the guide below and supply the requested logs,

    Please follow our standard cleaning procedures which are necessary for us to provide you support. Also there are steps included for installing, running, and posting HijackThis logs as attachments.
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  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

  5. bigblokey0

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    sorry didnt realise about bumping the thread only did it cuz it was going to another page

    the operating system is xp and yes it has the latest updates as for it being malware im not sure because its a vital system process which can not be shut down ive done scans with counterspy and spybot,adaware,avg and hijackthis and none have come up with anything apart from hijack this but i fixed what it found but still no luck
     
  6. bigblokey0

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    also forgot to mention when i run the pc in safe mode the services.exe has no cpu usage and the pc runs fine
     
  7. Shadow_Puter_Dude

    Shadow_Puter_Dude MG Authorized Malware Fighter

    Please follow the directions posted by Halo, this way we can have a look to see if teh problem is Malware.
     
  8. bigblokey0

    bigblokey0 Private E-2

    ok ive found out what the problem is, seems its something to do with the wireless adapter because when i unplug it the services.exe stops but she needs the net any ideas?
     
  9. Shadow_Puter_Dude

    Shadow_Puter_Dude MG Authorized Malware Fighter

    Wireless drivers are corrupt, would be my guess.
     
  10. bigblokey0

    bigblokey0 Private E-2

    how is this possible i installed the original drivers that where on the cd i even uninstalled it and tried again but still have the problem confused
     
  11. Shadow_Puter_Dude

    Shadow_Puter_Dude MG Authorized Malware Fighter

    Follow the directions in Halo's original post and attach the logs when finished.
     

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