CPU at 100% and nothing running
#16
Posted 07 August 2009 - 08:53 PM
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#17
Posted 07 August 2009 - 09:02 PM
#18
Posted 07 August 2009 - 09:06 PM
Are you still starting Windows under the MSCONFIG status of "All Disabled"?
Always a good idea to clear the vents with canned air.
svchost is a "service host" which is very generic.
XP may load perhaps 6 but other programs can add them as well. The MSCONFIG setting should block all other programs from loading.
Again if the above is no help we can try Ubuntu which would show if you have an issue in hardware or software.
The Ubuntu will require a PC with a burnable CD drive.
Another option would be to reinstall XP on the laptop which however would delete all your data.
Of course you can back this up before hand but just trying to offer the options I see at this point.
Let us know what you think.
#19
Posted 07 August 2009 - 09:08 PM
Can you link to what you found?I'm now finding some solutions for svchost cpu100% when I google this - lots of people saying this fixed their problem. They're from 2007 though and are suggesting some microsoft patches - possibly problems with MS automatic updates. I do think this may have started at some point after I made sure automatic updates were on so I would stay current on security patches - after I had a problem with another computer. If I'm on SP3 and have been updating this laptop regularly since 2007 can I still try something like this - a solution that's over 2 years old?
You can always uninstall SP3.
#20
Posted 07 August 2009 - 09:27 PM
Edited by Gibby, 08 August 2009 - 10:01 AM.
#21
Posted 09 August 2009 - 08:30 AM
#22
Posted 10 August 2009 - 09:01 PM
I would see what happens when you uninstall SP3.
This can be done via the Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs
Make sure there is a check in the box: Show Updates
Then scroll down to Windows XP SP3 and choose Uninstall.
On a personal note I would also uninstall McAfee and use a more sensible and free AV such as Avast
Beyond both those issues Automatic Updates is notoriously difficult to shut down.
Obviously if you uninstall SP3 you will need to eliminate Automatic Updates for the time being.
There are settings found by right clicking My Computer then click Properties then Automatic Updates. Turn it off here.
There are also settings under Administrative Tools > Services > Automatic Updates. You need to set this to Disabled.
start Run... services.msc
You may also need to cleanup your installer service if you see wuauserv running in the Task Manager.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290301
#23
Posted 13 August 2009 - 06:35 AM
#24
Posted 16 August 2009 - 08:25 AM
#25
Posted 17 August 2009 - 06:48 PM
Avira
Avast
AVG
I have used all three (after leaving Norton and McAfee long ago) and still use all three on various machines.
All three offer both Free versions and Pay For versions so make sure you get the Free one and not a trial to buy.
AVG is getting larger in the sense that, unfortunately like Norton and McAfee, it is becoming more complex to the point where it might stress some systems unneccessarily.
Avast although free for personal use requires a simple registration via e-mail.
Avira will also simply request your e-mail but automatically registers you without the step of inserting a key. Avira unfortunately popsup an add to buy the full edition at every update untill you turn this off.
Avast will have an audio update message which you can also disable in the settings.
All three update everyday automatically.
Anyway I've gone with Avast and Avira over AVG.
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#26
Posted 13 September 2009 - 07:26 AM
Edited by Gibby, 13 September 2009 - 09:49 AM.
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Posted 18 September 2009 - 10:47 PM
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