i have a problem with high CPU usage.i looked in task mgr under process it shows the system idle process 97%?

Question

but when i looked under performance my cpu usage registered 4
what is going on? thanks. wamegz

Answer 1

there is no malware or adware or any other virus. the "system idle process" means that your computer is not using that percent of cpu. Idle in plain english means not doing nothing. that's why you get a 4% in performance. the more applications you use the least system idle process % you will have and the higher performance. in "process" is telling you what you are not using and in "performance" it's telling you what you are. try opening some applications with your "windows task manager" still open and you will see your system idle process % go down and your performance go up for a few seconds.

Answer 2

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First open CCleaner
Go to the Cleaner tab and you will be confronted by a very confusing lineup of checkboxes.
To make this brief, below is my recommended setup:
Under internet explorer check temporary internet files, cookies, and last download location. Most users don't really need this stuff. keep history and bookmarks unchecked, history is a maybe, but you don't want to lose bookmarked sites. You can normally leave Windows Explorer, System, and Advanced alone.
Run CCleaner and it will start deleting files.
afterward it will present you with a list of the files deleted, you really don't need to go through it as it will be several pages long.
The registry cleaner is recommended for slightly more advanced users. Use it after uninstalling programs as they will often leave behind incorrect registry entries.
If you decide to run Registry cleaner then review the items detected and always back up the registry (I keep a folder aside for this)
The Tools tab lets you uninstall programs and set startup programs. Why do you need this if Windows has all of these features? Especially with Vista Home Ed. The windows defender software explorer( startup programs) doesn't pick up some entries (however software explorer is easier to use).
Using CCleaner to uninstall programs and then check for leftover registry entries takes less time.
Under Options you can determine how CCleaner cleans your files. I leave this alone.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Processes and CPU usage are two different things.
Mine right now shows 66 processes and CPU usage of 6% with a commit charge of 419.

Answer 5

The equipment Idle technique basically ability that the processor isn't possibly doing lots of something appropriate now. that is common for it to be interior the 90s once you're no longer doing something which includes your pc.

Answer 6

when you open the task manager itself it takes around 3-4% of your computer usage for displaying statistics-so nothing is wrong

Answer 7

That is a big red flag that you have malware if it continues. Dont worry about if it only lasts a few seconds. Malware is viruses, Trojans, spyware, back doors, etc. It means that your malware is using up most of your resources.