xp explorer.exe process takes 95+% CPU

From: rnally (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/28/04 

Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 16:51:49 -0700

XP runs programs extremely slowly. Internet connections
and page turns are extremely slow also. explorer.exe is
consuming the vast majority of cpu time (95-99%. Have run
current virus scan, spybot, ad-aware, and cwshredder to no
avail. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
rn

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