explorer.exe

[Andrew]

Hi everyone,

When Windows starts up, only the background shows because
explorer.exe is taking 100% of the CPU usage and
everything grinds to a halt. Even after hours,
explorer.exe is still trying to open. Does anyone know
what the problem with explorer is? Thanks!

 

[Jim]

-----Original Message-----
Hi everyone,

When Windows starts up, only the background shows because
explorer.exe is taking 100% of the CPU usage and
everything grinds to a halt. Even after hours,
explorer.exe is still trying to open. Does anyone know
what the problem with explorer is? Thanks!
.
Try re-booting into safe mode, or the "last known good

configuration" option. Then run a virus scan, and mayby
run system file checker too, start,run, type; sfc /scannow.

 

[S.Sengupta]

Hi,
scan your system with latest virus definitioned antivirus/spybot search
and destroy/adaware.
look here:-'Explorer.exe Process Uses Many CPU Cycles When Windows Is Idle'
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;317751
Have you installed Service pack? This problem was first corrected in
Windows XP Service Pack 1.
update Windows as well as drivers.
regards,
ssg MS-MVP
pronetworks.org