100% CPU Utilization with Web Browser

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All:

Have a situation somewhat similar to other 100% CPU Utilization questions
though mine seems to occur any time I run Windows Explorer now. The moment
the browser starts the CPU Ute spikes to 100% and can sit there for a few
minutes-thereby essentially freezing almost everything. This may have
started some time back in my case and I'd initially thought is was
performance degredation on my DSL line-except another machine upstairs on
Vista RC1 runs like a top.

Keep in mind this is Win 2K running on a PII-233 I built in Jan 1998 so it's
had a long life but still? While I plan to build a new PC by end of year
when another new wave of CPUs has been unleashed to cause more confusion (and
hopefully more price drops), it's becomming more and more problematic.

Thanks to anyone who might have some input!

Jeff Lynch

 

[dc]

The processor is marginal, so do this...

Start
Run..
"type" chkdsk /f
"type" Y (for Yes)
reboot and let it do its thing

Now try Windows Explorer.
Any better?

download and run CCleaner
(backup your data to be safe)
just run the cleaner and not the Registry cleaner for now...

Any better?

NO

Do this...

Start
Run...
"type" SFC /scannow
(have your W2K OS CD)
afterward go get Windows Update for SP4 (or whatever)

reboot

any better?

Have a nice day

dc

 

[Guest]

dc:

Thanks for the input! Will try this stuff later in the week and report back.

jl

 

[Guest]

dc:

just an update fyi.....

tried all 3 items in your list.....no help though CCleaner was good and the
SFC scan was as well.....thanks for the input...will have to keep searching.

jl