cpu running 100% while idle

[SM]

My computer had the sasser virus and hasn't been the
same - it is running very slow - CPU usage is at 100%
while idle. Any idea what's up? Feedback appreciated

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Are you that you got rid of Sasser completely? Have a look at the following
article:

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/sasser.htm

Courtesy of MVP Jupiter Jones.

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Will Denny
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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| My computer had the sasser virus and hasn't been the
| same - it is running very slow - CPU usage is at 100%
| while idle. Any idea what's up? Feedback appreciated

 

[Rocket J. Squirrel]

Many viruses affect a computer's performance even after they are
successfully removed. Same thing with a human being. If you can determine a
specific source for your performance issues, you may be able to fix it.
Otherwise, you'll need to reinstall Windows. Another reason why prevention
is better than cure.

Rocky

 

[Skip]

Use this on line scan from Panda to double check that
sasser is removed...
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_pri
ncipal.htm
Also check out this Microsoft knowledge base article on
it...http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;841720 It too includes a removal tool.
One thing to remember is that idle process in task
manager should read almost 100%. Also, if the virus got
into system restore, you may have re-invented it into
your system. You may have to turn system restore off and
turn back on again to get rid of old restore points....
Good luck.