Re: CPU Usage very high

David

I second the suggestion by JS that you use Process Explorer to identify
the cause of your problem.

Your post does not make clear the command line of svchost.exe giving the
problem. My guess it is either:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

or

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

A common problem relates to the wuauserv, which is covered by netsvcs.


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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David wrote:
The CPU usage on my Compaq Presario running at near 100%. It has
happened before I got round it by reformatting and reloading all my
software but it has happened again recentlly. Last known major
operation was loading Windows SP3.

I have done a system restore to an earlier point to no avail.

Process shows 58 processes running with one (there are many files
with this name)
svchost.exe SYSTEM consuming 97-99% of CPU usage. Terminating that
process drops the CPU usage to 20%.

Anyone any suggestions as to how I can fix this seemingly recurring
propblem.

Is it something to do with an application loading at Start UP?

How do I see what is set to load at start up?
What application do I need at start up for Windows to run OK.


I feel I have a lot loading that I do not need.


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