Slow computer, and high CPU problems?

Question

My computer is being really slow. No matter what programs are open my CPU usage is 100%. I only have between 30-37 processes running at a time. I have tried deleting most of my saved items (photos, music, documents, etc.). I did a virus scan and well i have no viruses. I also did a spyware scan, it found like 52 problems which are all quarantined. But nothing seems to be working. My computer is still being slow and my CPU usage is still really high.
Some one help me please. It would be very appreciated!!

Answer 1

Innocence,

First, I woud run a complete scan on your pc, just to be sure.

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Answer 2

There are several factors that affect the performance of a computer, and CPU usage is only one of them. Most current operating systems do something called "virtual memory", which uses the hard disk drive as a place to put data and instructions not being run at the moment but associated with the programs that are being run. In some systems, the CPU performs the so-called page swapping that moves chunks of data back and forth between real memory and the disk file that is the virtual memory. If your system has seriously inadequate real memory for the programs you are running, so much page swapping will be required that not much else can be happening, and the CPU will be spending most of its time on that instead of executing the programs. The lack of sufficient real memory is the most common cause of CPU overload in desktop systems today.

There are other possible problems, including defective memory that is not being used but is also not being detected as defective, faulty settings for direct memory access, and CPUs with inadequate capacity for what they are being asked to do. However, insufficient memory is both most likely to be the cause and the most easily fixed - especially if your system is able to support a lot more memory than is currently installed. All you have to do is find out how much more memory of what specific type you can install, buy it, shut down, put in the new memory carriers (SIMMS or whatever), and start the computer up. If you did it right (no static electric discharge, no loose connections, correct memory type loaded in the correct way according to the instructions that should have come with the computer) your problem should be immediately solved.

Answer 3

I agree with everyone that said wipe it out back up what you need first then do a destructive recovery before that check your system specs go to start, run , type in dxdiag if you don't have a Pentium 4 or amd 2ghz or better processor there isn't much point in spending any money on it just add the files you wanted and it will get you by for awhile if it has a good processor then I suggest to at least double your ram if it is 256MB you really need to add at lest another 256MB chip ram runs best in sets 4 slots and you can add three chips and be up to a gig which is pretty good if it is 512MB just add another 512MB chip $50 or so at any best buy if you really want to fix it right add a graphics card I like G-Force you should get fx 6200 or better anything that says xfx on the box will handle pretty much anything that came out this year and probably next you can get one for probably $40 to $80 dollars at wal-mart you can install all these items yourself just make sure you are grounded and touch something before removing the case to get rid of any static both items just plug into the only slots they will fit in then recheck your processes 19 to 25 should be about right for xp but you can easily run up to 35 or 40 with those small upgrades

Answer 4

There are several primary areas that could be causing your computer to run slow. The most likely reason is that Corruption within your registry keys, registry classes, and registry settings,you have too many programs running behind the scenes and your system is essentially running in circles with its internal processing.
To determine if your system is in fact running slow because of problems in your registry and temp files and then speed up your computer, you will need to run a self diagnostic program called regsitry cleaner.This program is very very useful,it can fix regsitry errors,clean registry remnant,corrupt files and temp files in a few minutes.Then give you a bran-new and high-speed computer.There are collection and comparison of top rated registry cleaner:
http://www.speed-up-computer.info/index.php?t=speedup ,From there you can download and scan totall FREE.

The second most common problem is that you have spyware/adware in your computer.Spyware/adware not only pop up ads,collect personal info,but also can hamper your computer's performance.It use system resources and slow your computer down. Detecting and removing the programs will improve system performance.
check out http://www.speed-up-computer.info/index.php?t=antispy to Learn more about spyware and how to help protect your computer and improve computer performance.

Hope that can help you.

Answer 5

There is still a virus moving around your PC that anti-virus and anti spyware couldnt detect it because it is new virus..like(winmima virus, explorasi virus) it will eat all your cpu usage.. because it is writing and reading in your system....

I encountered this viruses last week, then it is the same problem as mine it would eat all your cpu usage even you dont open any files or application..

I decided to reformat my system... but I think twice....
I tried to resolved the problem... then I use a rootkit software...
then the rootkit software information in text.. displayed a running application, I just delete it through DOS NTFS bootable floopy disk. then everything went right...

Answer 6

I recommend just backing up all your files, scanning it before backing it up to be extra safe, and then reinstalling windows. If you can't do that, go into task manager and under the processes tab click on the "Mem Usage" column title twice so you can see the processes using the most memory 1st. Check out and explore those to make sure they're legit.

Answer 7

If your problem is a hung program in the task manger deleting it may be the answer but first try ending process deleting some programs could cause more problems end process and if the problem reoccurs you can do it again as needed but of course some programs are unnecessary and can be deleted check at
http://www.processlibrary.com first.Viruses ,malware,spyware can and should be deleted when possible

Answer 8

What is your hardware specs? Depending on operating system (Win2000/XP/Vista) 30-37 processes is alot for anything lower than Vista. You may need to reformat your PC and get rid of anything running in the background and the services.

Answer 9

Press ctrl+shift+esc it will open your task manager select process then click on cpu it will show you which file is taking to much of cpu usage (rather then system idle process) serch for the file and delete it ...............

Answer 10

what about your cable modem? (the little black box that connects to your tv/computer if you have cable)
you might have to replace it
I recently called my cable company and they test connected my cable which was fine, but my modem was really slow (it was about 4 years old!) so they told me that all I had to do was turn in my old modem wiith the black cord that came with it in exchange for the new one, and it's free!!
so call your local cable company to test your modem
good luck