Heavy CPU usage when using Add/Remove Programs ( Control Panel )

[WinField]

Windows 2000 - service pack_4

I've noticed that whenever I start "Add/Remove Programs" applet in
Control Panel my computer bogs down. Even after the program listing is
completed, my CPU usage stays pegged up around 100%.

Any ideas as to what might be causing this? It's been this way for a
long time. The only possible suspect I have is an overactive registry
cleaning in the distant past.

Thanks,
Winfield

 

[A_Z]

Windows 2000 - service pack_4

I've noticed that whenever I start "Add/Remove Programs" applet in
Control Panel my computer bogs down. Even after the program listing
is completed, my CPU usage stays pegged up around 100%.

Any ideas as to what might be causing this? It's been this way for a
long time. The only possible suspect I have is an overactive
registry cleaning in the distant past.

Thanks,
Winfield

How does Add/Remove Programs get the size and other information?
http://blogs.msdn.com/oldnewthing/archive/2004/07/09/178342.aspx

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[WinField]

This may be the clue/info I need. Thanks! {winf}

 

[WinField]

The process that's kicking up a lot of CPU usage is mshta.exe. Still
looking further for info/clues.

I also took a chance and ran Registry Booster. After a scrub of
registry, Darn thing made my computer boot faster and run quicker.

(I did a complete backup, just in case Font folder isn't read only...)

onward thru the fog,
Winf