can some1 tell me why this is going from 0-25% constantly. this is while my computer is idle, and its crashing it every 30mins or so. i've scanned for viruses, spyware, adware, etc, and in safe mode, but i can't lower it.
cheers
CPU problems
Created 18 years ago2005-10-09 05:26:07 UTC by
alexb911
Created 18 years ago2005-10-09 05:26:07 UTC by
alexb911
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 05:26:07 UTC
Post #140423
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2200/cpu1ez.jpg
can some1 tell me why this is going from 0-25% constantly. this is while my computer is idle, and its crashing it every 30mins or so. i've scanned for viruses, spyware, adware, etc, and in safe mode, but i can't lower it.
cheers
can some1 tell me why this is going from 0-25% constantly. this is while my computer is idle, and its crashing it every 30mins or so. i've scanned for viruses, spyware, adware, etc, and in safe mode, but i can't lower it.
cheers
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 05:29:44 UTC
Post #140424
25% CPU usage is not crashing your PC. Something related may be. I'm assuming that that's 2000/XP Pro, so do this:
1. Start -> Run -> cmd
2. tasklist /v > c:proc.txt
3. Host c:proc.txt somewhere and link to it. I can host it if you don't have anywhere ? e-mail me it.
1. Start -> Run -> cmd
2. tasklist /v > c:proc.txt
3. Host c:proc.txt somewhere and link to it. I can host it if you don't have anywhere ? e-mail me it.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 05:33:38 UTC
Post #140426
cheers. doin it now
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 05:35:12 UTC
Post #140427
its saying tasklist is not a recognized file, etc
the proc.txt is empty
the proc.txt is empty
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 06:16:57 UTC
Post #140430
Here it is, then. Put it in C:WINDOWSsystem32 and try again.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 06:18:39 UTC
Post #140431
look in processes?
(Ctrl+Alt+Del)
look for anything odd looking CPU eating processes.
track it down and fixfixfix
(Ctrl+Alt+Del)
look for anything odd looking CPU eating processes.
track it down and fixfixfix
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 07:53:28 UTC
Post #140456
If you do the Ctrl-alt-del method, make sure you switch to the processes tab, then watch it for anything thats eating up resources and/or having erratic processor usage
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 09:42:44 UTC
Post #140482
Here is his process list.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 10:27:56 UTC
Post #140492
thanks seventh
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 10:42:45 UTC
Post #140501
Thats nice to know but it doesn't help our friend alex.
I can't notice anything wrong with that process list.
It is awfully long though!
Try just closing anything thats not essential to your PC running, one by one to single of what is causing the problem.
I suggest not using XP, but thats my opinion and you may not have a choice!
I can't notice anything wrong with that process list.
It is awfully long though!
Try just closing anything thats not essential to your PC running, one by one to single of what is causing the problem.
I suggest not using XP, but thats my opinion and you may not have a choice!
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 11:46:36 UTC
Post #140508
I don't like the look of "eooosfw.exe". I wouldn't be suprised if, the next time you start up, that's gone, and something with a different name is in its place. Probably a worm. istsvc.exe is spyware. I can't see anything else. I suggest you replace Task Manager with the superb Process Explorer for more information on what's running.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 12:41:47 UTC
Post #140517
cheers guys 
we keep deleting ISTbar with norton - in safe mode and from registry, but when we go back into normal mode, it comes back
and thanks for that Forge. the biggest piece of useless information ever!! lol
we keep deleting ISTbar with norton - in safe mode and from registry, but when we go back into normal mode, it comes back
and thanks for that Forge. the biggest piece of useless information ever!! lol
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 12:54:13 UTC
Post #140519
Do you use IE?
Have you run Ad-Aware and Spybot S&D?
Have you run Ad-Aware and Spybot S&D?
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 13:45:17 UTC
Post #140531
yeah both. its soo annoying, although at the moment its stopped. fingers crossed. 
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 13:49:01 UTC
Post #140532
1. Reinstall Winblows.
2. Install a GOOD antivirus and firewall. Not Norton.
3. Download all updates.
4. Install Firefox.
5. Download Adaware and SpybotSD.
6. Don't visit dodgy sites, or use IE. And use automatic update.
2. Install a GOOD antivirus and firewall. Not Norton.
3. Download all updates.
4. Install Firefox.
5. Download Adaware and SpybotSD.
6. Don't visit dodgy sites, or use IE. And use automatic update.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 14:02:02 UTC
Post #140536
why not IE?
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 14:17:16 UTC
Post #140539
IE sucks and lets in tons of viruses and spyware.
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 14:49:19 UTC
Post #140542
Posted 18 years ago2005-10-09 22:47:42 UTC
Post #140584
IE sucks and lets in tons of viruses and spyware.IE sucks in tons of viruses and spyware! Yes, use firefox or opera, remove spyware, and if that doesn't work, reinstall windows. As a last resort, of course.
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