i have a month old compaq presarrio, with a amd 64 athlon 3500+ Processor with a gig of ram. when i use windows task manager more than 1/2 of the cpu is on system idle process and it never goes down, so all my programs are slower
2006-07-06 03:30:48 · 15 answers · asked by Kraziness 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
The idle process is a good thing. It is the other processes that you want LOW.
For Windows XP, use RUN and type in MSCONFIG. Uncheck all processes in the STARTUP section, except your anti-virus software. Reboot and check your anti-virus status.
Then get and run SpyBot Search & Destroy and Ad-aware from www.download.com The free version is fine. Install, update and run these scans to clean up your computer.
2006-07-06 03:35:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The System Idle Process just means that the processor isn't really doing much of anything right now. It's normal for it to be in the 90s when you're not doing anything with your computer.
2006-07-06 03:39:44 · answer #2 · answered by pulseHEADer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am with u on this! Just a hint to every repeat answer?! It is a system idle process THAT IS USING 99% of the cpu! That s not good!
2015-08-21 07:28:40 · answer #3 · answered by abby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem as well and the worst program was my McAfee anti virus software. I found out later that I did have a virus that McAfee wasn't detecting. Go to start and run msconfig. Deselect everything in your Service and Startup tabs - restart your PC - this stops viruses from loading. If your anti virus software isn't doing the job, download Norton from Limewire.com, follow the instructions in the .txt file to get it working properly - do not connect to the web while it its being installed.
After you've got it up and running do a full scan, restart your PC and then connect to the web to get it registered. After this, run msconfig again and select everything in the Service and Startup tabs. If there are any viruses left, Norton will find them.
2006-07-06 03:37:24 · answer #4 · answered by pratchmg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
System Idle process!lol thats the amount of CPU thats free! The higher it is the better
2006-07-06 03:49:23 · answer #5 · answered by CoolBuddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a virus.
Your system idle process shoud be at 99% after a reboot.
2006-07-06 03:33:27 · answer #6 · answered by MetalTeK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is idle... Your system idle process will be high... Hence the name. It's basically CPU that is not being used.
2006-07-06 03:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by Duds331 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any unused CPU power gets labeled as "idle". All that means is that it's available for usage. It isn't actually being used.
2006-07-06 03:36:25 · answer #8 · answered by lenny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, you can try firefox browser.
it can block any annoying popup ads. it can prevent most of the virus in the webpage, as you know, most of the virus is spread through internet.
firefox is more safe and run faster than IE.
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Good Luck! && Best Wishes
2006-07-06 03:34:43 · answer #9 · answered by ϻϢ b size= 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scan ur pc for virus and adware and sharewares
delete all the cookies and temperary files
it vl make free your pc
by running disk clean up
for that go to : Start > program > accessories > system tools > disk cleanup
2006-07-06 03:34:06 · answer #10 · answered by chill_chatter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋