I hope I'm at the right place; I'm new at this & hope I'm doing it right...
here goes...

CPU - What takes up the computer's CPU's? How do I free up some CPU's? I
have just a little knowledge of computers/lingo, but would appreciate what
ever advice I could get.



My computer: Feb. 2002; HP 780n; 512MB Ram; Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.80GHz;
Windows XP Home - Upgraded to XP Professional, version 2002 with service
pack 2. [used space: 73.9 GB, Free Space: 33.1GB] I keep up with all the
program's latest updates. I have a highband cable ISP.



A few months back I have started to have slow loading programs, and it seem
to be getting worse. Sometimes not so bad, and other times terrible!

Large programs, such as Internet Explorer 7, IncrediMail, PrintMaster 17,
Yahoo Music Jukebox, etc. have started to hit the 100% of my computer's CPU
useage on program start-up, after load-up the useage drops back down to
around 3 or 4 %. Internet Explorer (web based programs) seem to be the
worst, changing Web pages/sites jumps the CPU useage to 100% again and it
waits/loads as if I was on a poor dial-up ISP.



The Windows Task Manager shows usually 49 process; Commit Charge 435M to
470M of 1246M; The Physical Memory (K) runs around: a total of 523,808 and
available 100,000 to 150,000; The Kernel Memory (K) is around 30,000 paged
& 20,000 Nonpaged.



I have scanned the computer with up to date: McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007;
Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Plus; and Microsoft Windows Defender, and it is clean.



I ran the HP Help and Support Center, Instant Support Professional Editon
(online diagnostic tools): System Health Scan - with no critical issues;
Hardware Diagnostics (Processor, Memory, IDE hard disk, Modem) - with no
problems noted; and Advanced Diagnostics (Memory, IDE hard disk) - with no
problems noted).



( I also have a: Feb. 2004; HP zd7000 Laptop; 1.00 GB Ram; Intel Pentium
4 CPU 3.20GHz; Windows XP Media Center Edition, version 2002 with service
pack 2. With about the same exact programs as the HP 780n. [used space:
56.2 GB, Free Space: 18.2GB] The CPU usage on it tops around the 75-80%
range when opening the mentioned programs. This computer still operates real
well, loading programs/web pages quickly. )

well, i think that
incredimail should be
uninstalled.

however, one way to compare
your system is to see how
well the computer works
in safemode.

in safemode, your pc is
basically running pure
windows.

in normal mode your pc is
running windows and
everything that is non
windows.

so comparing the two
enviroments above
would be helpful in
determining whether
windows is faulty or
if the programs running
are causing windows
problems.

otherwise, there are
many variables that
can cause the problems
you mentioned, including
hardware malfuntions.

one of the variables may
simply be an issue caused
by the registry. however
this is only an example. if
it were the registry, then
this would be of some help:

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/a...leaner_why.htm

--

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..


"B&C" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>I hope I'm at the right place; I'm new at this & hope I'm doing it right...
>here goes...
>
> CPU - What takes up the computer's CPU's? How do I free up some CPU's? I
> have just a little knowledge of computers/lingo, but would appreciate what
> ever advice I could get.
>
>
>
> My computer: Feb. 2002; HP 780n; 512MB Ram; Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.80GHz;
> Windows XP Home - Upgraded to XP Professional, version 2002 with service pack
> 2. [used space: 73.9 GB, Free Space: 33.1GB] I keep up with all the
> program's latest updates. I have a highband cable ISP.
>
>
>
> A few months back I have started to have slow loading programs, and it seem to
> be getting worse. Sometimes not so bad, and other times terrible!
>
> Large programs, such as Internet Explorer 7, IncrediMail, PrintMaster 17,
> Yahoo Music Jukebox, etc. have started to hit the 100% of my computer's CPU
> useage on program start-up, after load-up the useage drops back down to around
> 3 or 4 %. Internet Explorer (web based programs) seem to be the worst,
> changing Web pages/sites jumps the CPU useage to 100% again and it waits/loads
> as if I was on a poor dial-up ISP.
>
>
>
> The Windows Task Manager shows usually 49 process; Commit Charge 435M to 470M
> of 1246M; The Physical Memory (K) runs around: a total of 523,808 and
> available 100,000 to 150,000; The Kernel Memory (K) is around 30,000 paged &
> 20,000 Nonpaged.
>
>
>
> I have scanned the computer with up to date: McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007;
> Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Plus; and Microsoft Windows Defender, and it is clean.
>
>
>
> I ran the HP Help and Support Center, Instant Support Professional Editon
> (online diagnostic tools): System Health Scan - with no critical issues;
> Hardware Diagnostics (Processor, Memory, IDE hard disk, Modem) - with no
> problems noted; and Advanced Diagnostics (Memory, IDE hard disk) - with no
> problems noted).
>
>
>
> ( I also have a: Feb. 2004; HP zd7000 Laptop; 1.00 GB Ram; Intel Pentium 4
> CPU 3.20GHz; Windows XP Media Center Edition, version 2002 with service pack
> 2. With about the same exact programs as the HP 780n. [used space: 56.2 GB,
> Free Space: 18.2GB] The CPU usage on it tops around the 75-80% range when
> opening the mentioned programs. This computer still operates real well,
> loading programs/web pages quickly. )
>

I performed the registry cleaner; cleaned out LOTS of stuff, but it didn't
solve the problem.
How do I startup in Safemode?


" db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com>
wrote in message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> well, i think that
> incredimail should be
> uninstalled.
>
> however, one way to compare
> your system is to see how
> well the computer works
> in safemode.
>
> in safemode, your pc is
> basically running pure
> windows.
>
> in normal mode your pc is
> running windows and
> everything that is non
> windows.
>
> so comparing the two
> enviroments above
> would be helpful in
> determining whether
> windows is faulty or
> if the programs running
> are causing windows
> problems.
>
> otherwise, there are
> many variables that
> can cause the problems
> you mentioned, including
> hardware malfuntions.
>
> one of the variables may
> simply be an issue caused
> by the registry. however
> this is only an example. if
> it were the registry, then
> this would be of some help:
>
> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/a...leaner_why.htm
>
> --
>
> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>
>
> .
>
>
> "B&C" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>I hope I'm at the right place; I'm new at this & hope I'm doing it
>>right...
>>here goes...
>>
>> CPU - What takes up the computer's CPU's? How do I free up some CPU's?
>> I
>> have just a little knowledge of computers/lingo, but would appreciate
>> what
>> ever advice I could get.
>>
>>
>>
>> My computer: Feb. 2002; HP 780n; 512MB Ram; Intel Pentium 4 CPU
>> 1.80GHz;
>> Windows XP Home - Upgraded to XP Professional, version 2002 with service
>> pack
>> 2. [used space: 73.9 GB, Free Space: 33.1GB] I keep up with all the
>> program's latest updates. I have a highband cable ISP.
>>
>>
>>
>> A few months back I have started to have slow loading programs, and it
>> seem to
>> be getting worse. Sometimes not so bad, and other times terrible!
>>
>> Large programs, such as Internet Explorer 7, IncrediMail, PrintMaster 17,
>> Yahoo Music Jukebox, etc. have started to hit the 100% of my computer's
>> CPU
>> useage on program start-up, after load-up the useage drops back down to
>> around
>> 3 or 4 %. Internet Explorer (web based programs) seem to be the worst,
>> changing Web pages/sites jumps the CPU useage to 100% again and it
>> waits/loads
>> as if I was on a poor dial-up ISP.
>>
>>
>>
>> The Windows Task Manager shows usually 49 process; Commit Charge 435M to
>> 470M
>> of 1246M; The Physical Memory (K) runs around: a total of 523,808 and
>> available 100,000 to 150,000; The Kernel Memory (K) is around 30,000
>> paged &
>> 20,000 Nonpaged.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have scanned the computer with up to date: McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007;
>> Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Plus; and Microsoft Windows Defender, and it is
>> clean.
>>
>>
>>
>> I ran the HP Help and Support Center, Instant Support Professional Editon
>> (online diagnostic tools): System Health Scan - with no critical issues;
>> Hardware Diagnostics (Processor, Memory, IDE hard disk, Modem) - with no
>> problems noted; and Advanced Diagnostics (Memory, IDE hard disk) - with
>> no
>> problems noted).
>>
>>
>>
>> ( I also have a: Feb. 2004; HP zd7000 Laptop; 1.00 GB Ram; Intel
>> Pentium 4
>> CPU 3.20GHz; Windows XP Media Center Edition, version 2002 with service
>> pack
>> 2. With about the same exact programs as the HP 780n. [used space: 56.2
>> GB,
>> Free Space: 18.2GB] The CPU usage on it tops around the 75-80% range
>> when
>> opening the mentioned programs. This computer still operates real well,
>> loading programs/web pages quickly. )
>>
>

You should be aware that Windows Live Onecare does not come with a
universal seal of approval. I would want evidence that Incredimail is a
major contributor to your problems before considering uninstalling.

Some points arise from your original post. That your CPU usage hits 100%
is not of itself a problem. It is a problem if it does this for the
wrong or an unexplained reason. You need to identify the process or
application that generates such usage. This is indicated in Windows Task
Manager, which you have already visited. A better tool for investigating
CPU usage is Process Explorer (freeware).

Download Process Explorer.

For further information about Process Explorer see here:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sys...sExplorer.mspx

It would be helpful if you could post the Command Line of the process
generating the excessive CPU usage. In Process Explorer place
cursor on Process and select Properties, Image.

To ascertain which service is causing the problem select the image
producing the high CPU usage, right click, select Properties,
Services. Note there are the full names and some explanation of what
each service does.

You will find further information on Services here:
http://majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=12

To trace the particular Service involved you need to turn off each
service in turn and then restore it noting what effect it has on CPU
usage. However, you need to take care and watch what other Services
are dependent on that service. When you click on the Dependencies
tab allow it a little time to display the information.

Often unexplained CPU usage is the result of spyware that slips through
the defences. Even though you think your system is clean you should not
totally rule this out as a possibility. This Article is worth a read:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

What Add Ons are you using with Internet Explorer? In Internet Explorer
select Tools, Manage Add Ons, Enable or Disable Add-Ons. Try disabling
all Add Ons and see what impact it has on system performance. If it
makes a significant difference try adding one back at a time and observe
for effect.

Also with regard to Internet Explorer do you have lots of windows / tabs
open at any one time. Try closing windows after use. Same applies with
any application, close after use, unless you intend to return in the
near future.

Do you leave your computer on 24/7? This has a cumulative adverse impact
on system performance.

You may have over many programmes opening on booting your computer!
Review the list and see if you can change some to load on demand. Many
users advocate using msconfig but a better freeware utility is
Autoruns.Use Autoruns to find any unwanted start ups!

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sys.../Autoruns.mspx

McAfee and Norton are not popular with many users in these newsgroups.
The reason being that they require a lot of resources to service their
requirements. There are a number of freeware alternatives that do as
good a job without bringing with them all the baggage that comes with
McAfee and Norton software. McAfee may be part of your problem. When is
it scheduled to do a full scan? Does this time correspond with when the
most problems occur?

Please open Disk Defragmenter and click on Analyse. Select View Report
and click on Save As and Save. Now find VolumeC.txt in your My Documents
Folder and post a copy. Preferably as it is now and not after running
Disk Defragmenter.

Next select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk
CleanUp, More Options, System Restore and remove all but the latest
System Restore points? Restore points can be quite large.

You should use Disk CleanUp regularly to Empty your Recycle Bin and
Remove Temporary Internet Files. This is also advisable after Outlook
Express folders have been compacted. Whenever you remove large numbers
of redundant files you should always run Disk Defragmenter by selecting
Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Defragmenter.

Another important source of information is Event Viewer. Have you looked
at Error and Warning Reports since the computer was last booted?

You can access Event Viewer by selecting Start, Control Panel,
Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the meaning
of the error, information regarding Event ID, Source and Description
are important.

HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427/en-us

Part of the Description of the error will include a link, which you
should double click for further information. You can copy using copy
and paste. Often the link will, however, say there is no further
information.
http://go.microsoft.com/fw.link/events.asp
(Please note the hyperlink above is for illustration purposes only)

A tip for posting copies of Error Reports! Run Event Viewer and double
click on the error you want to copy. In the window, which appears is a
button resembling two pages. Click the button and close Event
Viewer.Now start your message (email) and do a paste into the body of
the message. Make sure this is the first paste after exiting from
Event Viewer.


--



Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~




B&C wrote:
> I performed the registry cleaner; cleaned out LOTS of stuff, but it
> didn't solve the problem.
> How do I startup in Safemode?
>
>
> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ."
> <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> well, i think that
>> incredimail should be
>> uninstalled.
>>
>> however, one way to compare
>> your system is to see how
>> well the computer works
>> in safemode.
>>
>> in safemode, your pc is
>> basically running pure
>> windows.
>>
>> in normal mode your pc is
>> running windows and
>> everything that is non
>> windows.
>>
>> so comparing the two
>> enviroments above
>> would be helpful in
>> determining whether
>> windows is faulty or
>> if the programs running
>> are causing windows
>> problems.
>>
>> otherwise, there are
>> many variables that
>> can cause the problems
>> you mentioned, including
>> hardware malfuntions.
>>
>> one of the variables may
>> simply be an issue caused
>> by the registry. however
>> this is only an example. if
>> it were the registry, then
>> this would be of some help:
>>
>> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/a...leaner_why.htm
>>
>> --
>>
>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>> <)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>
>>
>> .
>>
>>
>> "B&C" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> I hope I'm at the right place; I'm new at this & hope I'm doing it
>>> right...
>>> here goes...
>>>
>>> CPU - What takes up the computer's CPU's? How do I free up some
>>> CPU's? I
>>> have just a little knowledge of computers/lingo, but would
>>> appreciate what
>>> ever advice I could get.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> My computer: Feb. 2002; HP 780n; 512MB Ram; Intel Pentium 4 CPU
>>> 1.80GHz;
>>> Windows XP Home - Upgraded to XP Professional, version 2002 with
>>> service pack
>>> 2. [used space: 73.9 GB, Free Space: 33.1GB] I keep up with all
>>> the program's latest updates. I have a highband cable ISP.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> A few months back I have started to have slow loading programs, and
>>> it seem to
>>> be getting worse. Sometimes not so bad, and other times terrible!
>>>
>>> Large programs, such as Internet Explorer 7, IncrediMail,
>>> PrintMaster 17, Yahoo Music Jukebox, etc. have started to hit the
>>> 100% of my computer's CPU
>>> useage on program start-up, after load-up the useage drops back
>>> down to around
>>> 3 or 4 %. Internet Explorer (web based programs) seem to be the
>>> worst, changing Web pages/sites jumps the CPU useage to 100% again
>>> and it waits/loads
>>> as if I was on a poor dial-up ISP.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The Windows Task Manager shows usually 49 process; Commit Charge
>>> 435M to 470M
>>> of 1246M; The Physical Memory (K) runs around: a total of 523,808
>>> and available 100,000 to 150,000; The Kernel Memory (K) is around
>>> 30,000 paged &
>>> 20,000 Nonpaged.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I have scanned the computer with up to date: McAfee VirusScan Plus
>>> 2007; Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Plus; and Microsoft Windows Defender,
>>> and it is clean.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I ran the HP Help and Support Center, Instant Support Professional
>>> Editon (online diagnostic tools): System Health Scan - with no
>>> critical issues; Hardware Diagnostics (Processor, Memory, IDE hard
>>> disk, Modem) - with no problems noted; and Advanced Diagnostics
>>> (Memory, IDE hard disk) - with no
>>> problems noted).
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ( I also have a: Feb. 2004; HP zd7000 Laptop; 1.00 GB Ram; Intel
>>> Pentium 4
>>> CPU 3.20GHz; Windows XP Media Center Edition, version 2002 with
>>> service pack
>>> 2. With about the same exact programs as the HP 780n. [used
>>> space: 56.2 GB,
>>> Free Space: 18.2GB] The CPU usage on it tops around the 75-80%
>>> range when
>>> opening the mentioned programs. This computer still operates real
>>> well, loading programs/web pages quickly. )

Thank you for the advice. I will check into all the information you gave
me,
and will reply... it will be a few days before I am able to. THANKS


"Gerry" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> You should be aware that Windows Live Onecare does not come with a
> universal seal of approval. I would want evidence that Incredimail is a
> major contributor to your problems before considering uninstalling.
>
> Some points arise from your original post. That your CPU usage hits 100%
> is not of itself a problem. It is a problem if it does this for the wrong
> or an unexplained reason. You need to identify the process or application
> that generates such usage. This is indicated in Windows Task Manager,
> which you have already visited. A better tool for investigating CPU usage
> is Process Explorer (freeware).
>
> Download Process Explorer.
>
> For further information about Process Explorer see here:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sys...sExplorer.mspx
>
> It would be helpful if you could post the Command Line of the process
> generating the excessive CPU usage. In Process Explorer place
> cursor on Process and select Properties, Image.
>
> To ascertain which service is causing the problem select the image
> producing the high CPU usage, right click, select Properties,
> Services. Note there are the full names and some explanation of what
> each service does.
>
> You will find further information on Services here:
> http://majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=12
>
> To trace the particular Service involved you need to turn off each
> service in turn and then restore it noting what effect it has on CPU
> usage. However, you need to take care and watch what other Services
> are dependent on that service. When you click on the Dependencies
> tab allow it a little time to display the information.
>
> Often unexplained CPU usage is the result of spyware that slips through
> the defences. Even though you think your system is clean you should not
> totally rule this out as a possibility. This Article is worth a read:
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>
> What Add Ons are you using with Internet Explorer? In Internet Explorer
> select Tools, Manage Add Ons, Enable or Disable Add-Ons. Try disabling all
> Add Ons and see what impact it has on system performance. If it makes a
> significant difference try adding one back at a time and observe for
> effect.
>
> Also with regard to Internet Explorer do you have lots of windows / tabs
> open at any one time. Try closing windows after use. Same applies with any
> application, close after use, unless you intend to return in the near
> future.
>
> Do you leave your computer on 24/7? This has a cumulative adverse impact
> on system performance.
>
> You may have over many programmes opening on booting your computer! Review
> the list and see if you can change some to load on demand. Many users
> advocate using msconfig but a better freeware utility is Autoruns.Use
> Autoruns to find any unwanted start ups!
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sys.../Autoruns.mspx
>
> McAfee and Norton are not popular with many users in these newsgroups. The
> reason being that they require a lot of resources to service their
> requirements. There are a number of freeware alternatives that do as good
> a job without bringing with them all the baggage that comes with McAfee
> and Norton software. McAfee may be part of your problem. When is it
> scheduled to do a full scan? Does this time correspond with when the most
> problems occur?
>
> Please open Disk Defragmenter and click on Analyse. Select View Report
> and click on Save As and Save. Now find VolumeC.txt in your My Documents
> Folder and post a copy. Preferably as it is now and not after running Disk
> Defragmenter.
>
> Next select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp,
> More Options, System Restore and remove all but the latest System Restore
> points? Restore points can be quite large.
>
> You should use Disk CleanUp regularly to Empty your Recycle Bin and Remove
> Temporary Internet Files. This is also advisable after Outlook Express
> folders have been compacted. Whenever you remove large numbers of
> redundant files you should always run Disk Defragmenter by selecting
> Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Defragmenter.
>
> Another important source of information is Event Viewer. Have you looked
> at Error and Warning Reports since the computer was last booted?
>
> You can access Event Viewer by selecting Start, Control Panel,
> Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the meaning
> of the error, information regarding Event ID, Source and Description
> are important.
>
> HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427/en-us
>
> Part of the Description of the error will include a link, which you
> should double click for further information. You can copy using copy
> and paste. Often the link will, however, say there is no further
> information.
> http://go.microsoft.com/fw.link/events.asp
> (Please note the hyperlink above is for illustration purposes only)
>
> A tip for posting copies of Error Reports! Run Event Viewer and double
> click on the error you want to copy. In the window, which appears is a
> button resembling two pages. Click the button and close Event
> Viewer.Now start your message (email) and do a paste into the body of
> the message. Make sure this is the first paste after exiting from
> Event Viewer.
>
>
> --
>
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Gerry
> ~~~~
> FCA
> Stourport, England
> Enquire, plan and execute
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>
>
>
> B&C wrote:
>> I performed the registry cleaner; cleaned out LOTS of stuff, but it
>> didn't solve the problem.
>> How do I startup in Safemode?
>>
>>
>> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ."
>> <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> well, i think that
>>> incredimail should be
>>> uninstalled.
>>>
>>> however, one way to compare
>>> your system is to see how
>>> well the computer works
>>> in safemode.
>>>
>>> in safemode, your pc is
>>> basically running pure
>>> windows.
>>>
>>> in normal mode your pc is
>>> running windows and
>>> everything that is non
>>> windows.
>>>
>>> so comparing the two
>>> enviroments above
>>> would be helpful in
>>> determining whether
>>> windows is faulty or
>>> if the programs running
>>> are causing windows
>>> problems.
>>>
>>> otherwise, there are
>>> many variables that
>>> can cause the problems
>>> you mentioned, including
>>> hardware malfuntions.
>>>
>>> one of the variables may
>>> simply be an issue caused
>>> by the registry. however
>>> this is only an example. if
>>> it were the registry, then
>>> this would be of some help:
>>>
>>> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/a...leaner_why.htm
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>>> <)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>>
>>>
>>> .
>>>
>>>
>>> "B&C" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> I hope I'm at the right place; I'm new at this & hope I'm doing it
>>>> right...
>>>> here goes...
>>>>
>>>> CPU - What takes up the computer's CPU's? How do I free up some
>>>> CPU's? I
>>>> have just a little knowledge of computers/lingo, but would
>>>> appreciate what
>>>> ever advice I could get.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> My computer: Feb. 2002; HP 780n; 512MB Ram; Intel Pentium 4 CPU
>>>> 1.80GHz;
>>>> Windows XP Home - Upgraded to XP Professional, version 2002 with
>>>> service pack
>>>> 2. [used space: 73.9 GB, Free Space: 33.1GB] I keep up with all
>>>> the program's latest updates. I have a highband cable ISP.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> A few months back I have started to have slow loading programs, and
>>>> it seem to
>>>> be getting worse. Sometimes not so bad, and other times terrible!
>>>>
>>>> Large programs, such as Internet Explorer 7, IncrediMail,
>>>> PrintMaster 17, Yahoo Music Jukebox, etc. have started to hit the
>>>> 100% of my computer's CPU
>>>> useage on program start-up, after load-up the useage drops back
>>>> down to around
>>>> 3 or 4 %. Internet Explorer (web based programs) seem to be the
>>>> worst, changing Web pages/sites jumps the CPU useage to 100% again
>>>> and it waits/loads
>>>> as if I was on a poor dial-up ISP.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The Windows Task Manager shows usually 49 process; Commit Charge
>>>> 435M to 470M
>>>> of 1246M; The Physical Memory (K) runs around: a total of 523,808
>>>> and available 100,000 to 150,000; The Kernel Memory (K) is around
>>>> 30,000 paged &
>>>> 20,000 Nonpaged.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I have scanned the computer with up to date: McAfee VirusScan Plus
>>>> 2007; Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Plus; and Microsoft Windows Defender,
>>>> and it is clean.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I ran the HP Help and Support Center, Instant Support Professional
>>>> Editon (online diagnostic tools): System Health Scan - with no
>>>> critical issues; Hardware Diagnostics (Processor, Memory, IDE hard
>>>> disk, Modem) - with no problems noted; and Advanced Diagnostics
>>>> (Memory, IDE hard disk) - with no
>>>> problems noted).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ( I also have a: Feb. 2004; HP zd7000 Laptop; 1.00 GB Ram; Intel
>>>> Pentium 4
>>>> CPU 3.20GHz; Windows XP Media Center Edition, version 2002 with
>>>> service pack
>>>> 2. With about the same exact programs as the HP 780n. [used
>>>> space: 56.2 GB,
>>>> Free Space: 18.2GB] The CPU usage on it tops around the 75-80%
>>>> range when
>>>> opening the mentioned programs. This computer still operates real
>>>> well, loading programs/web pages quickly. )
>
>

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/d....mspx?mfr=true

if windows works better
in safemode, then there
is something being run
in normal mode that is
bogging down your pc.


--

db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>


..


"B&C" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>I performed the registry cleaner; cleaned out LOTS of stuff, but it didn't
>solve the problem.
> How do I startup in Safemode?
>
>
> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote
> in message news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> well, i think that
>> incredimail should be
>> uninstalled.
>>
>> however, one way to compare
>> your system is to see how
>> well the computer works
>> in safemode.
>>
>> in safemode, your pc is
>> basically running pure
>> windows.
>>
>> in normal mode your pc is
>> running windows and
>> everything that is non
>> windows.
>>
>> so comparing the two
>> enviroments above
>> would be helpful in
>> determining whether
>> windows is faulty or
>> if the programs running
>> are causing windows
>> problems.
>>
>> otherwise, there are
>> many variables that
>> can cause the problems
>> you mentioned, including
>> hardware malfuntions.
>>
>> one of the variables may
>> simply be an issue caused
>> by the registry. however
>> this is only an example. if
>> it were the registry, then
>> this would be of some help:
>>
>> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/a...leaner_why.htm
>>
>> --
>>
>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>><)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>
>>
>> .
>>
>>
>> "B&C" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>I hope I'm at the right place; I'm new at this & hope I'm doing it right...
>>>here goes...
>>>
>>> CPU - What takes up the computer's CPU's? How do I free up some CPU's? I
>>> have just a little knowledge of computers/lingo, but would appreciate what
>>> ever advice I could get.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> My computer: Feb. 2002; HP 780n; 512MB Ram; Intel Pentium 4 CPU 1.80GHz;
>>> Windows XP Home - Upgraded to XP Professional, version 2002 with service
>>> pack
>>> 2. [used space: 73.9 GB, Free Space: 33.1GB] I keep up with all the
>>> program's latest updates. I have a highband cable ISP.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> A few months back I have started to have slow loading programs, and it seem
>>> to
>>> be getting worse. Sometimes not so bad, and other times terrible!
>>>
>>> Large programs, such as Internet Explorer 7, IncrediMail, PrintMaster 17,
>>> Yahoo Music Jukebox, etc. have started to hit the 100% of my computer's CPU
>>> useage on program start-up, after load-up the useage drops back down to
>>> around
>>> 3 or 4 %. Internet Explorer (web based programs) seem to be the worst,
>>> changing Web pages/sites jumps the CPU useage to 100% again and it
>>> waits/loads
>>> as if I was on a poor dial-up ISP.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The Windows Task Manager shows usually 49 process; Commit Charge 435M to
>>> 470M
>>> of 1246M; The Physical Memory (K) runs around: a total of 523,808 and
>>> available 100,000 to 150,000; The Kernel Memory (K) is around 30,000 paged
>>> &
>>> 20,000 Nonpaged.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I have scanned the computer with up to date: McAfee VirusScan Plus 2007;
>>> Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Plus; and Microsoft Windows Defender, and it is clean.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I ran the HP Help and Support Center, Instant Support Professional Editon
>>> (online diagnostic tools): System Health Scan - with no critical issues;
>>> Hardware Diagnostics (Processor, Memory, IDE hard disk, Modem) - with no
>>> problems noted; and Advanced Diagnostics (Memory, IDE hard disk) - with no
>>> problems noted).
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ( I also have a: Feb. 2004; HP zd7000 Laptop; 1.00 GB Ram; Intel Pentium
>>> 4
>>> CPU 3.20GHz; Windows XP Media Center Edition, version 2002 with service pack
>>> 2. With about the same exact programs as the HP 780n. [used space: 56.2
>>> GB,
>>> Free Space: 18.2GB] The CPU usage on it tops around the 75-80% range when
>>> opening the mentioned programs. This computer still operates real well,
>>> loading programs/web pages quickly. )
>>>
>>
>
>

Sorry for the long delay in answering... medical issues. Process explorer
showed
me the culprit, and the computer is running back to about normal now.
Thanks again.

"B&C" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Thank you for the advice. I will check into all the information you gave
> me,
> and will reply... it will be a few days before I am able to. THANKS
>
>
> "Gerry" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>> You should be aware that Windows Live Onecare does not come with a
>> universal seal of approval. I would want evidence that Incredimail is a
>> major contributor to your problems before considering uninstalling.
>>
>> Some points arise from your original post. That your CPU usage hits 100%
>> is not of itself a problem. It is a problem if it does this for the wrong
>> or an unexplained reason. You need to identify the process or application
>> that generates such usage. This is indicated in Windows Task Manager,
>> which you have already visited. A better tool for investigating CPU usage
>> is Process Explorer (freeware).
>>
>> Download Process Explorer.
>>
>> For further information about Process Explorer see here:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sys...sExplorer.mspx
>>
>> It would be helpful if you could post the Command Line of the process
>> generating the excessive CPU usage. In Process Explorer place
>> cursor on Process and select Properties, Image.
>>
>> To ascertain which service is causing the problem select the image
>> producing the high CPU usage, right click, select Properties,
>> Services. Note there are the full names and some explanation of what
>> each service does.
>>
>> You will find further information on Services here:
>> http://majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=12
>>
>> To trace the particular Service involved you need to turn off each
>> service in turn and then restore it noting what effect it has on CPU
>> usage. However, you need to take care and watch what other Services
>> are dependent on that service. When you click on the Dependencies
>> tab allow it a little time to display the information.
>>
>> Often unexplained CPU usage is the result of spyware that slips through
>> the defences. Even though you think your system is clean you should not
>> totally rule this out as a possibility. This Article is worth a read:
>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>>
>> What Add Ons are you using with Internet Explorer? In Internet Explorer
>> select Tools, Manage Add Ons, Enable or Disable Add-Ons. Try disabling
>> all Add Ons and see what impact it has on system performance. If it makes
>> a significant difference try adding one back at a time and observe for
>> effect.
>>
>> Also with regard to Internet Explorer do you have lots of windows / tabs
>> open at any one time. Try closing windows after use. Same applies with
>> any application, close after use, unless you intend to return in the near
>> future.
>>
>> Do you leave your computer on 24/7? This has a cumulative adverse impact
>> on system performance.
>>
>> You may have over many programmes opening on booting your computer!
>> Review the list and see if you can change some to load on demand. Many
>> users advocate using msconfig but a better freeware utility is
>> Autoruns.Use Autoruns to find any unwanted start ups!
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sys.../Autoruns.mspx
>>
>> McAfee and Norton are not popular with many users in these newsgroups.
>> The reason being that they require a lot of resources to service their
>> requirements. There are a number of freeware alternatives that do as good
>> a job without bringing with them all the baggage that comes with McAfee
>> and Norton software. McAfee may be part of your problem. When is it
>> scheduled to do a full scan? Does this time correspond with when the most
>> problems occur?
>>
>> Please open Disk Defragmenter and click on Analyse. Select View Report
>> and click on Save As and Save. Now find VolumeC.txt in your My Documents
>> Folder and post a copy. Preferably as it is now and not after running
>> Disk Defragmenter.
>>
>> Next select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp,
>> More Options, System Restore and remove all but the latest System Restore
>> points? Restore points can be quite large.
>>
>> You should use Disk CleanUp regularly to Empty your Recycle Bin and
>> Remove Temporary Internet Files. This is also advisable after Outlook
>> Express folders have been compacted. Whenever you remove large numbers of
>> redundant files you should always run Disk Defragmenter by selecting
>> Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Defragmenter.
>>
>> Another important source of information is Event Viewer. Have you looked
>> at Error and Warning Reports since the computer was last booted?
>>
>> You can access Event Viewer by selecting Start, Control Panel,
>> Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the meaning
>> of the error, information regarding Event ID, Source and Description
>> are important.
>>
>> HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427/en-us
>>
>> Part of the Description of the error will include a link, which you
>> should double click for further information. You can copy using copy
>> and paste. Often the link will, however, say there is no further
>> information.
>> http://go.microsoft.com/fw.link/events.asp
>> (Please note the hyperlink above is for illustration purposes only)
>>
>> A tip for posting copies of Error Reports! Run Event Viewer and double
>> click on the error you want to copy. In the window, which appears is a
>> button resembling two pages. Click the button and close Event
>> Viewer.Now start your message (email) and do a paste into the body of
>> the message. Make sure this is the first paste after exiting from
>> Event Viewer.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Gerry
>> ~~~~
>> FCA
>> Stourport, England
>> Enquire, plan and execute
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> B&C wrote:
>>> I performed the registry cleaner; cleaned out LOTS of stuff, but it
>>> didn't solve the problem.
>>> How do I startup in Safemode?
>>>
>>>
>>> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ."
>>> <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> well, i think that
>>>> incredimail should be
>>>> uninstalled.
>>>>
>>>> however, one way to compare
>>>> your system is to see how
>>>> well the computer works
>>>> in safemode.
>>>>
>>>> in safemode, your pc is
>>>> basically running pure
>>>> windows.
>>>>
>>>> in normal mode your pc is
>>>> running windows and
>>>> everything that is non
>>>> windows.
>>>>
>>>> so comparing the two
>>>> enviroments above
>>>> would be helpful in
>>>> determining whether
>>>> windows is faulty or
>>>> if the programs running
>>>> are causing windows
>>>> problems.
>>>>
>>>> otherwise, there are
>>>> many variables that
>>>> can cause the problems
>>>> you mentioned, including
>>>> hardware malfuntions.
>>>>
>>>> one of the variables may
>>>> simply be an issue caused
>>>> by the registry. however
>>>> this is only an example. if
>>>> it were the registry, then
>>>> this would be of some help:
>>>>
>>>> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/a...leaner_why.htm
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>>>> <)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> .
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "B&C" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>> I hope I'm at the right place; I'm new at this & hope I'm doing it
>>>>> right...
>>>>> here goes...
>>>>>
>>>>> CPU - What takes up the computer's CPU's? How do I free up some
>>>>> CPU's? I
>>>>> have just a little knowledge of computers/lingo, but would
>>>>> appreciate what
>>>>> ever advice I could get.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> My computer: Feb. 2002; HP 780n; 512MB Ram; Intel Pentium 4 CPU
>>>>> 1.80GHz;
>>>>> Windows XP Home - Upgraded to XP Professional, version 2002 with
>>>>> service pack
>>>>> 2. [used space: 73.9 GB, Free Space: 33.1GB] I keep up with all
>>>>> the program's latest updates. I have a highband cable ISP.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> A few months back I have started to have slow loading programs, and
>>>>> it seem to
>>>>> be getting worse. Sometimes not so bad, and other times terrible!
>>>>>
>>>>> Large programs, such as Internet Explorer 7, IncrediMail,
>>>>> PrintMaster 17, Yahoo Music Jukebox, etc. have started to hit the
>>>>> 100% of my computer's CPU
>>>>> useage on program start-up, after load-up the useage drops back
>>>>> down to around
>>>>> 3 or 4 %. Internet Explorer (web based programs) seem to be the
>>>>> worst, changing Web pages/sites jumps the CPU useage to 100% again
>>>>> and it waits/loads
>>>>> as if I was on a poor dial-up ISP.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> The Windows Task Manager shows usually 49 process; Commit Charge
>>>>> 435M to 470M
>>>>> of 1246M; The Physical Memory (K) runs around: a total of 523,808
>>>>> and available 100,000 to 150,000; The Kernel Memory (K) is around
>>>>> 30,000 paged &
>>>>> 20,000 Nonpaged.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I have scanned the computer with up to date: McAfee VirusScan Plus
>>>>> 2007; Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Plus; and Microsoft Windows Defender,
>>>>> and it is clean.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I ran the HP Help and Support Center, Instant Support Professional
>>>>> Editon (online diagnostic tools): System Health Scan - with no
>>>>> critical issues; Hardware Diagnostics (Processor, Memory, IDE hard
>>>>> disk, Modem) - with no problems noted; and Advanced Diagnostics
>>>>> (Memory, IDE hard disk) - with no
>>>>> problems noted).
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ( I also have a: Feb. 2004; HP zd7000 Laptop; 1.00 GB Ram; Intel
>>>>> Pentium 4
>>>>> CPU 3.20GHz; Windows XP Media Center Edition, version 2002 with
>>>>> service pack
>>>>> 2. With about the same exact programs as the HP 780n. [used
>>>>> space: 56.2 GB,
>>>>> Free Space: 18.2GB] The CPU usage on it tops around the 75-80%
>>>>> range when
>>>>> opening the mentioned programs. This computer still operates real
>>>>> well, loading programs/web pages quickly. )
>>
>>
>
>

B&C

Thanks for reporting the outcome. Glad you solved the problem.


--
Regards.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


B&C wrote:
> Sorry for the long delay in answering... medical issues. Process
> explorer showed
> me the culprit, and the computer is running back to about normal now.
> Thanks again.
>
> "B&C" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Thank you for the advice. I will check into all the information you
>> gave me,
>> and will reply... it will be a few days before I am able to. THANKS
>>
>>
>> "Gerry" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> You should be aware that Windows Live Onecare does not come with a
>>> universal seal of approval. I would want evidence that Incredimail
>>> is a major contributor to your problems before considering
>>> uninstalling. Some points arise from your original post. That your
>>> CPU usage hits
>>> 100% is not of itself a problem. It is a problem if it does this
>>> for the wrong or an unexplained reason. You need to identify the
>>> process or application that generates such usage. This is indicated
>>> in Windows Task Manager, which you have already visited. A better
>>> tool for investigating CPU usage is Process Explorer (freeware).
>>>
>>> Download Process Explorer.
>>>
>>> For further information about Process Explorer see here:
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sys...sExplorer.mspx
>>>
>>> It would be helpful if you could post the Command Line of the
>>> process generating the excessive CPU usage. In Process Explorer
>>> place cursor on Process and select Properties, Image.
>>>
>>> To ascertain which service is causing the problem select the image
>>> producing the high CPU usage, right click, select Properties,
>>> Services. Note there are the full names and some explanation of what
>>> each service does.
>>>
>>> You will find further information on Services here:
>>> http://majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=12
>>>
>>> To trace the particular Service involved you need to turn off each
>>> service in turn and then restore it noting what effect it has on CPU
>>> usage. However, you need to take care and watch what other Services
>>> are dependent on that service. When you click on the Dependencies
>>> tab allow it a little time to display the information.
>>>
>>> Often unexplained CPU usage is the result of spyware that slips
>>> through the defences. Even though you think your system is clean
>>> you should not totally rule this out as a possibility. This Article
>>> is worth a read:
>>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware What
>>> Add Ons are you using with Internet Explorer? In Internet
>>> Explorer select Tools, Manage Add Ons, Enable or Disable Add-Ons.
>>> Try disabling all Add Ons and see what impact it has on system
>>> performance. If it makes a significant difference try adding one
>>> back at a time and observe for effect.
>>>
>>> Also with regard to Internet Explorer do you have lots of windows /
>>> tabs open at any one time. Try closing windows after use. Same
>>> applies with any application, close after use, unless you intend to
>>> return in the near future.
>>>
>>> Do you leave your computer on 24/7? This has a cumulative adverse
>>> impact on system performance.
>>>
>>> You may have over many programmes opening on booting your computer!
>>> Review the list and see if you can change some to load on demand.
>>> Many users advocate using msconfig but a better freeware utility is
>>> Autoruns.Use Autoruns to find any unwanted start ups!
>>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sys.../Autoruns.mspx
>>>
>>> McAfee and Norton are not popular with many users in these
>>> newsgroups. The reason being that they require a lot of resources
>>> to service their requirements. There are a number of freeware
>>> alternatives that do as good a job without bringing with them all
>>> the baggage that comes with McAfee and Norton software. McAfee may
>>> be part of your problem. When is it scheduled to do a full scan?
>>> Does this time correspond with when the most problems occur?
>>>
>>> Please open Disk Defragmenter and click on Analyse. Select View
>>> Report and click on Save As and Save. Now find VolumeC.txt in your
>>> My Documents Folder and post a copy. Preferably as it is now and
>>> not after running Disk Defragmenter.
>>>
>>> Next select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk
>>> CleanUp, More Options, System Restore and remove all but the latest
>>> System Restore points? Restore points can be quite large.
>>>
>>> You should use Disk CleanUp regularly to Empty your Recycle Bin and
>>> Remove Temporary Internet Files. This is also advisable after
>>> Outlook Express folders have been compacted. Whenever you remove
>>> large numbers of redundant files you should always run Disk
>>> Defragmenter by selecting Start, All Programs, Accessories, System
>>> Tools, Disk Defragmenter. Another important source of information is
>>> Event Viewer. Have you
>>> looked at Error and Warning Reports since the computer was last
>>> booted? You can access Event Viewer by selecting Start, Control
>>> Panel,
>>> Administrative Tools, and Event Viewer. When researching the meaning
>>> of the error, information regarding Event ID, Source and Description
>>> are important.
>>>
>>> HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308427/en-us
>>>
>>> Part of the Description of the error will include a link, which you
>>> should double click for further information. You can copy using copy
>>> and paste. Often the link will, however, say there is no further
>>> information.
>>> http://go.microsoft.com/fw.link/events.asp
>>> (Please note the hyperlink above is for illustration purposes only)
>>>
>>> A tip for posting copies of Error Reports! Run Event Viewer and
>>> double click on the error you want to copy. In the window, which
>>> appears is a button resembling two pages. Click the button and
>>> close Event Viewer.Now start your message (email) and do a paste
>>> into the body
>>> of the message. Make sure this is the first paste after exiting from
>>> Event Viewer.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Hope this helps.
>>>
>>> Gerry
>>> ~~~~
>>> FCA
>>> Stourport, England
>>> Enquire, plan and execute
>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> B&C wrote:
>>>> I performed the registry cleaner; cleaned out LOTS of stuff, but it
>>>> didn't solve the problem.
>>>> How do I startup in Safemode?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> " db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ."
>>>> <databaseben.public.newsgroup.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>> well, i think that
>>>>> incredimail should be
>>>>> uninstalled.
>>>>>
>>>>> however, one way to compare
>>>>> your system is to see how
>>>>> well the computer works
>>>>> in safemode.
>>>>>
>>>>> in safemode, your pc is
>>>>> basically running pure
>>>>> windows.
>>>>>
>>>>> in normal mode your pc is
>>>>> running windows and
>>>>> everything that is non
>>>>> windows.
>>>>>
>>>>> so comparing the two
>>>>> enviroments above
>>>>> would be helpful in
>>>>> determining whether
>>>>> windows is faulty or
>>>>> if the programs running
>>>>> are causing windows
>>>>> problems.
>>>>>
>>>>> otherwise, there are
>>>>> many variables that
>>>>> can cause the problems
>>>>> you mentioned, including
>>>>> hardware malfuntions.
>>>>>
>>>>> one of the variables may
>>>>> simply be an issue caused
>>>>> by the registry. however
>>>>> this is only an example. if
>>>>> it were the registry, then
>>>>> this would be of some help:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/a...leaner_why.htm
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> db ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·..><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>¸.
>>>>>> <)))º>·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><)))º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><)))º>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> .
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "B&C" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>>> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>>> I hope I'm at the right place; I'm new at this & hope I'm doing
>>>>>> it right...
>>>>>> here goes...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> CPU - What takes up the computer's CPU's? How do I free up some
>>>>>> CPU's? I
>>>>>> have just a little knowledge of computers/lingo, but would
>>>>>> appreciate what
>>>>>> ever advice I could get.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My computer: Feb. 2002; HP 780n; 512MB Ram; Intel Pentium 4
>>>>>> CPU 1.80GHz;
>>>>>> Windows XP Home - Upgraded to XP Professional, version 2002 with
>>>>>> service pack
>>>>>> 2. [used space: 73.9 GB, Free Space: 33.1GB] I keep up with
>>>>>> all the program's latest updates. I have a highband cable ISP.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A few months back I have started to have slow loading programs,
>>>>>> and it seem to
>>>>>> be getting worse. Sometimes not so bad, and other times
>>>>>> terrible! Large programs, such as Internet Explorer 7,
>>>>>> IncrediMail,
>>>>>> PrintMaster 17, Yahoo Music Jukebox, etc. have started to hit the
>>>>>> 100% of my computer's CPU
>>>>>> useage on program start-up, after load-up the useage drops back
>>>>>> down to around
>>>>>> 3 or 4 %. Internet Explorer (web based programs) seem to be the
>>>>>> worst, changing Web pages/sites jumps the CPU useage to 100%
>>>>>> again and it waits/loads
>>>>>> as if I was on a poor dial-up ISP.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The Windows Task Manager shows usually 49 process; Commit Charge
>>>>>> 435M to 470M
>>>>>> of 1246M; The Physical Memory (K) runs around: a total of
>>>>>> 523,808 and available 100,000 to 150,000; The Kernel Memory (K)
>>>>>> is around 30,000 paged &
>>>>>> 20,000 Nonpaged.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have scanned the computer with up to date: McAfee VirusScan
>>>>>> Plus 2007; Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Plus; and Microsoft Windows
>>>>>> Defender, and it is clean.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I ran the HP Help and Support Center, Instant Support
>>>>>> Professional Editon (online diagnostic tools): System Health
>>>>>> Scan - with no critical issues; Hardware Diagnostics (Processor,
>>>>>> Memory, IDE hard disk, Modem) - with no problems noted; and
>>>>>> Advanced Diagnostics (Memory, IDE hard disk) - with no
>>>>>> problems noted).
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ( I also have a: Feb. 2004; HP zd7000 Laptop; 1.00 GB Ram;
>>>>>> Intel Pentium 4
>>>>>> CPU 3.20GHz; Windows XP Media Center Edition, version 2002 with
>>>>>> service pack
>>>>>> 2. With about the same exact programs as the HP 780n. [used
>>>>>> space: 56.2 GB,
>>>>>> Free Space: 18.2GB] The CPU usage on it tops around the 75-80%
>>>>>> range when
>>>>>> opening the mentioned programs. This computer still operates real
>>>>>> well, loading programs/web pages quickly. )