Windows Explorer at 80-90% in CPU

[Melissa]

And also when I open task manager (using ctrl-alt-dlt) in the processes tab
- the majority of the processes read 00 under the CPU column except the
explorer.exe and it is anywhere from 80-98 (it flucuates). In the
performance taqb the CPU usage is 100%. I have 1.5 gb of ram and total hard
drive memory of 103.8 gb with 63.6 gb free.

 

[MICHAEL]

You've not seen mean. This is a newsgroup and this group
is quite tame compared to others. It is impossible to judge
tone based on text. So, if you thought I was being mean, you
need to think again.... I was not.

Back to your problem. It almost looks like you may be
in "Reduced Functionality Mode".

How long have you had this computer? Did you activate Vista?
Perhaps, something changed that caused Vista to want to reactivate
and you didn't.

Something else to try;
Do you have any USB devices attached? Try unplugging all of those.


-Michael

 

[MICHAEL]

Try 6 zeros.



-Michael

I've tried that - it doesn't work either. urgh

 

[Bob]

Melissa,
Can you access the Run command from Task Manager by clicking File then Run?

 

[Melissa]

sorry it was just the way you worded it like I wasn't even trying your
suggestions.....but anyways.

So, I've had this comp for about 3 months. I activated Vista when I
purchased it. Everything was working fine. I used it all day on Tuesday and
shut down as usual that night. when I went to restart on Wed am the problems
previously mentioned occured.

I do have a wireless mouse attached - so I will try umplugging the usb for it.

thanks again.

 

[MICHAEL]

If unplugging the mouse doesn't work try going back
to the Acer System Recovery.
Using Google, it seems the default password you were stuck
on may be 6 zeros. 000000


-Michael

 

[Melissa]

For some files yes, but most of them say no match found. This is how I
opened the system restore app. - but no restore point set. Tried to do the
sfc/scannow and that didn't work.

 

[Melissa]

Ok so unplugging the mouse hasn't done it either. The default password
000000 (6 zeros) is the one that won't work. And by the off chance that I
set a password and didn't set the hint as well I have tried every single
thing that I would have possibly used as a password and none of them work.

 

[Melissa]

Ok. so when I start computer up it loads my quick launch buttons, the icons
in the task bar (network, weather eye, cogeco f-secure, messenger), but no
desktop icons. My cursor stays as the little round "waiting" symbol and I
cannot click on any of my quick launch or task bar icons nor can I click on
the start menu. It simply will not allow it.

I have started in safe mode and it does exactly the same thing. I have
tried to do the restore to last good config. but it didn't change anything -
still no access.

As I have stated before I do not have any restore points set - I didn't set
one and there wasn't one set automatically. I have tried to reset to factory
defaults and it says that there is a password. I did not set a password and
the supposed factory default password (6 zeros - 000000) does not work.

I seem to have tried everything and nothing seems to work. I have tried all
of the suggestions on here and they don't work.

I keep getting told to do a system restore - I have no restore points.

And as I have asked before......can I use a back up from another computer?

Sorry if I seem stupid about this but I don't really know much about
computers and am nervous about messing it up more than it already is.

I appreciate any help you can give me.

And also when I open task manager (using ctrl-alt-dlt) in the processes tab
- the majority of the processes read 00 under the CPU column except the
explorer.exe and it is anywhere from 80-98 (it flucuates). In the
performance taqb the CPU usage is 100%. I have 1.5 gb of ram and total hard
drive memory of 103.8 gb with 63.6 gb free.

 

[Bob]

In Task Manager end the explorer.exe process, then open the Run command and
type "explorer" without the quotation marks.

 

[Melissa]

went back to running the same way - and now the screen is flickering to black
and back to desktop. then a box popped up saying Display driver nvlddmkm
stopped responding and has successfully recovered. click ok and it pops back
up again.....still can't click on anything though.

 

[Bob]

I don't know if chkdsk /f has been recommended or tried. Type it at the Run
command. You'll be asked if you want to schedule it the next time your PC
starts. Check Yes, then restart. It takes a long time and it may seem like
nothing is happening, so be patient.

 

[MICHAEL]

chkdsk /f shouldn't take too long.

chkdsk /r Scan for and attempt Recovery of bad sectors,
will take a long time.

She might want to run the command chkdsk /f /r


-Michael

 

[MICHAEL]

Okay, Melissa. There is another option.

With Vista SP1 you will be able to create a
recovery disc. It will not be an install disc but
it will allow users who did not get an install disc
with their computer to have some recovery/repair
options. The same as those of us who have an install disc.

Please read this thoroughly;
http://www.istartedsomething.com/20070929/vista-sp1-recovery-disc/

What good does that do you now?
Glad you asked.

You can download that recovery disc now.
I have checked this download myself, and
it is the real thing.

Go here;
http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/

Read the article. You'll see two links for the recovery disk,
use the second one, which is;
http://coblitz.codeen.org/neosmart.net/downloads/guides/Vista_Repair/Vista_Recovery_Disc_x86.iso

It is about 120MB. After the download completes, you will need to burn
the ISO image to a CD or DVD. I suggest using ImgBurn, which is free.
http://www.imgburn.com/

This link will walk you through burning the ISO with ImgBurn;
http://neosmart.net/wiki/display/G/Burning+ISO+Images+with+ImgBurn

Once you've burnt the recovery disk, you will then need to
boot from that disc.

You will see some options once the disc boots.
The first thing to try is "Startup Repair"

Any questions?

Hopefully, we'll be able to answer them.


-Michael

 

[Melissa]

Well, I've just finished doing this - no luck.

Okay, Melissa. There is another option.

With Vista SP1 you will be able to create a
recovery disc. It will not be an install disc but
it will allow users who did not get an install disc
with their computer to have some recovery/repair
options. The same as those of us who have an install disc.

Please read this thoroughly;
http://www.istartedsomething.com/20070929/vista-sp1-recovery-disc/

What good does that do you now?
Glad you asked.

You can download that recovery disc now.
I have checked this download myself, and
it is the real thing.

Go here;
http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/

Read the article. You'll see two links for the recovery disk,
use the second one, which is;
http://coblitz.codeen.org/neosmart.net/downloads/guides/Vista_Repair/Vista_Recovery_Disc_x86.iso

It is about 120MB. After the download completes, you will need to burn
the ISO image to a CD or DVD. I suggest using ImgBurn, which is free.
http://www.imgburn.com/

This link will walk you through burning the ISO with ImgBurn;
http://neosmart.net/wiki/display/G/Burning+ISO+Images+with+ImgBurn

Once you've burnt the recovery disk, you will then need to
boot from that disc.

You will see some options once the disc boots.
The first thing to try is "Startup Repair"

Any questions?

Hopefully, we'll be able to answer them.


-Michael

 

[MICHAEL]

You need to take this up with Acer.


-Michael

Well, I've just finished doing this - no luck.

 

[Melissa]

Well, thanks to all who tried to help with my windows issue. I dumped my
computer and reinstalled Vista and all is well again. All I can think is
that there must have been a corrupt Windows file. anyway, thanks for your
assistance.

Melissa