problems with computer? xp?

Question

my computer keeps freezing i checked the processes and my system idler is using most of the computer what is going on i have a windows xp 1.20ghz 384mb ram

ok i ran anti spy and anti virus and a system scan no problems still sluggish i will check the heat sinks i added 128 mb of ram originaly only slot available 3 slots
anyother ideas?

Answer 1

The idler isn't actually using any processor. The idler is telling you how much of the processor IS NOT in use. If the idler says 98% then 98% of CPU resources are available. If it says 50% then 50% of it is available and so on.

Run a spyware, virus scan. I'll let someone else list the programs.

Oh yeah, get yourself some more memory. I won't even go into the processor...

Answer 2

1.2 GHz / 384 Mb is not state of the art, but it should run XP.

Odd behavior can be caused by heat problems, open up the box and remove any dust bunnies you find there. Unplug it first, BTW, and don't use a vacuum cleaner, they produce static.

Other things that can cause erratic behavior inclide viruses/spyware. If you are not running any antivirus software, get comodo, URL below.
If you have antivirus software, make sure it is up to date. Free programs include Ad-Aware and Spybot, I recommend you run both of them.

Answer 3

Hi
If you're on default fans you may have to take a look at them as if they were running exhausted due to dirt and probable huge amount of dust which cause slow-down in fan rotation and speed.
if you're quite sure they're on their optimal state then you may head for your CPU fan speed and its relative air condition.

Answer 4

Upgrade you computer. your computer configuration is quiet slow.

or downgrade to win98 second edition.