[abhijit]

Hi guys, i am having a problem with my PC. The CPU usage increases to almost 100% soon after booting up. The task manager shows a System Idle Process hugging almost all of the Cpu resources. I dont know what to do. :( Please help..

[AuroraDizon]

have you checked what shows up on start up, os? either get ccleaner.com < tools start upor type start > run > mscongif see if you know whats starting up

[mphenterprises]

Hi Abhijit. Wait, am I reading this correctly? "...The System Idle Process hugging all the CPU Resources."I think you may be misinterpreting the numbers. Your Total CPU Usage should ALWAYS add up to 100%. Various processes will split this number and then the rest of the 100% will be allocated to System Idle Process.For example, right now, my System Idle Process is at 98%. However, if I look at the CPU Usage at the bottom of the Ctrl-Alt-Delete screen, my CPU Usage is only 2%.Look very carefully at the CPU Usage indicator. That is the true figure for which you should concern yourself.

[abhijit]

Hi mph, Yeah you are right. Actual cpu uusage isnt much. But i dont remember this happening before. Ever since this started, all applications run slowly and internet explorer hangs frequently. Maybe i should reinstall windows??

[mphenterprises]

Would you use a bazooka to kill a fly? Reinstalling Windows is a final option for any issue. I have some questions for you:- When was the last time you ran Error Check or Defragmented your Hard Drive(s)?- What security do you have in place?- What are the exact specifications of your computer, including Power Supply rating? (You can find the PS rating on the inside of the computer on a sticker on the side of the Power Supply)- How many programs load during startup? (You can initally judge this by following what Aurora mentioned)