Re: CPU Utilization by a System Idle Process

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From: Bob I (birelan_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 08/04/04


Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 14:12:34 -0500

Completely normal, that is an indication that the CPU is just waiting
for someone to give it something to do with it's "Idle Time"

Vili wrote:

> Hello.
>
> I have a problem (or is it normal, you say) with a process
> called System Idle Process. It's weird that the Task
> Manager shows that it utilizes my CPU at around 90-100%
> since couple of days. At the same time my overall CPU Usage
> remains stable , not taking in mind the System Idle Process
> usage.
> I have already checked for malware/spyware. My Internet
> speed remains stable and unchanged. I've disabled Internet
> Explorer... So do you have any idea what is happening?
>
> Thank you for your cooperation!
>



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