CPU goes to 100% and stays there after playing file

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From: Chuck S (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/15/04


Date: Sat, 15 May 2004 13:21:39 -0700

When I play a large file, the cpu gets pegged and never
returns to "normal" until I re-boot the computer. Ending
Media Player doesn't help, even clearing it via the Task
Manager. It's like it's grabbing resources and not
letting them go... any ideas?

Thanks...



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