Windows Xp Home running very slow - high CPU usage

[Guest]

Windows runs very slow. In task manager CPU usage is 100%. I have 3 entries
for "KillWindow2" each using about 33%. What does Kill Window process do and
can I safely end the processes to free up CPU? Please advise.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
http://support.microsoft.com/?­id=827315

Download Ad-aware SE and scan your PC for the presence of sp­yware:
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button

Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym&plfid=23&pkj=YVXRORVWHFHMFNZMBBX

Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en

Antivirus software: Frequently asked questions
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/antivirus.mspx

Install Avast! antivirus program (FREE)
http://www.avast.com/eng/down_home.html

3 Simple Steps to Help Ensure the Protection of Your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/athom­e/security/protect/default.msp­x

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

Utilize the following maintenance programs, at least monthly,
to maintain the optimum performance of Windows XP:

Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310312&Product=winxp

How to Perform Disk Error Checking in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315265&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305781&Product=winxp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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| Windows runs very slow. In task manager CPU usage is 100%. I have 3 entries
| for "KillWindow2" each using about 33%. What does Kill Window process do and
| can I safely end the processes to free up CPU? Please advise.
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| Ian W

 

[Guest]

You may want to go here and and download and run Hijackthis
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/respagecx-Z-A-date-22-5.html
Then go here for the How To Use Tutoria
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/for...ve_Browser_Hijackers__and__Spyware-tut42.html
then post your saved scan here
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/HijackThis_Logs_and_Analysis-f22.html
There may be other issues at large on your system

 

[Guest]

Thank you very much for the advice - I shall try your recommendations

 

[Guest]

Many thanks for the advice - I shall try your recommendations.

 

[Ron Martell]

Windows runs very slow. In task manager CPU usage is 100%. I have 3 entries
for "KillWindow2" each using about 33%. What does Kill Window process do and
can I safely end the processes to free up CPU? Please advise.

Start with MVP Jim Eshelman's general Spyware page at
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm and follow the various suggestions
for detecting and cleaning up spyware from your computer, and for
preventing further infestations.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

In memory of a dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
http://aumha.org/alex.htm