my laptop is always restarting because of 100% CPU usage. i tried remormatting it, but it still happened. whenever i play games, the cpu usage quickly rises up, even if its only 1 game. whats the problem with my laptop? is it the video card or what? pls help...
Note:The 100% CPU usage im talking about is located at the Task Manasger>Processes.
2006-11-17 20:48:16 · 10 answers · asked by Lonez 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Maybe you need to install more RAM or increase the Virtual Memory. Read this about RAM Booster. http://forums.pcworld.co.nz/showthread.php?t=14202
2006-11-17 20:59:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahhhhhhh! First of all it could be a virus like everyone is suggestion, it could also be spyware. Download Ad-Aware by lavasoft once downloaded, Run it and update if needed.
Click Start
Check the "Perfom full system scan" bubble.
Click Next
When its done scanning youll hear a wierd noise...
Heres the important part, because you can accidently delete DLLs if you are not careful. Go to the 'Scan Summary' Tab and check everything execpt the MRU LIST and then hit next.
Ive found Ad Aware to be very useful...
and a more advanced tip of mine to free up some CPU Usage. Be careful though...
Use ALT + CTRL + DELETE and open up the processes and end any unneeded processes....
Im running windows XP Home Edition and here are my processes right now.....
IEXPLORE.EXE
taskmgr.exe
wanmpsvc.exe
wdfmgr.exe
svchost.exe (many times)
spkrmon.exe
snmp.exe
snmp.exe
SNDSrvc.exe
tcpsvcs.exe
navapsvc.exe
shellmon.exe
ccApp.exe
waol.exe
hkcmd.exe
jushed.exe
tfswctrl.exe
explorer.exe
ccproxy.exe
lsass.exe
services.exe
winlogon.exe
csrss.exe
acsd.exe
smss.exe
system
system idle process
so if you have any suspisious looking processes running just end them....
I also suggest looking for suspicious folders and files in System, system32, and window folders...but dont delete things you arent sure could be needed....
whew thats all I think
2006-11-17 22:04:55 · answer #2 · answered by SSXVegeta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep a virtual memory booster as an auto-start entry. It frees the clogged RAM. I use RAM Booster, which is very effective. Here is the link to download it:
http://www.download.com/rambooster/3000-...
After downloading it, follow the steps:
*.Cilck on Edit>Options and tick the follow options:
1.Set auto optimisation on
2.Show CPU usage
3.Start minimised
4.Launch automatically at start up
Also, increase the auto optimisation level and 'Mb of RAM to free at auto level' as per your requirement.
Hope this helps.
:-)
2006-11-17 20:52:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove unwanted programs downloaded. Boot to safe mood before you do all this first. When you UN-install each down load one at a time check the CPU history..
2006-11-17 22:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anointed71 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to: Run> msconfig> or you can go to: Run >services.msc and you
can disable a lot of services.you must scan your system by an antivrus.
Probably, you have Installed a lot of programs in your laptob.
2006-11-17 21:05:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with the minimum system requirements for the game and match it up with your laptop.
could be RAM or Virtual memory also.
2006-11-17 20:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by zombie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr
2006-11-18 04:40:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe u r using Kaspersky Anti-Virus and your machine is to slow for that anti-virus app.
2006-11-17 20:50:28 · answer #8 · answered by Pleasure 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
might be a problem with ur processor and then again it might not so bring ur computer to a tech
2006-11-17 20:50:13 · answer #9 · answered by kevin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here you have some good and free antivirus programs:
http://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/
Get one and scan your computer for viruses!
2006-11-17 20:50:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋