Re: System Idle Process
- From: Claude LaFrenière <No_InterNUT@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 10:49:51 -0400
Hi / Bonjour *GoldChen* :
> It seem very often when my computer is running slowly or seems to be frozen I
> hit CTRL+ALT+DEL and check my processes. Most of the time the System Idle
> Process is showing 94-99 % of my CPU. Is there a reason for this or a fix
> for this. Thanks.
>
> GoldChen007 hotmail.com
Idle : when your system do "nothing" ...
System slow ? or freezing ? Don't stay "idle" :-D
Check those Windows Explorer parameters
a) To used the multi-thread in Windows explorer:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
Create this key:
DesktopProcess
Reg_DWord
value 1
b) Change the value of the "Windows priority separation" :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\PriorityControl
Create this key
Win32PrioritySeparation
Reg_DWord
Value 26 in HEX
c) Modify those folders options :
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
Do not hide file ext.
HideFileExt
Reg_Dword
1
Open folders in separate process
SeparateProcess
Reg_Dword
1
A good maintenance of W xp is required from time to time.
Here some hints:
1- Use chkdsk to check the integrity of your hard disk:
Windows explorer | right click on disk icon |
properties | tab "tools" | "check errors" | check both options
ok and restart your computer
or
Start | Run | cmd | chkdsk X: /F /R /V ,
Where X= disk volume
For the results un applications log:
Souce : Winlogon
ID : 1001
2) Clean the temporary files:
Start | Run | cleanmgr.exe
3) Defrag the volumes of the HD :
Start | Run | Defrag.msc
For multiple volume defrag use this:
http://www.dougknox.com/utility/scripts_desc/defrag_all.htm
4) Check devices and drivers and upgrade them if needed
Start | Run | devmgmt.msc
a)
Devices error codes:
http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=310123
b)
To find recent drivers
www.driverfiles.net
5) Check the services configuration:
The mandatories services must be started and in automatic mode
The others in manual...or disabled....
More info on W xp services:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm
If you understand french:
http://climenole.serendipia.net/archives/3-La-Configuration-des-Services-de-Windows-XP.html
6) Check the applications started at boot and keep them
to the minimum.
instead of using msconfig used Starter from CodeStuff...
http://codestuff.mirrorz.com/
Check for applications in your account and All users
(from an admin account...)
7) Control what's running on that PC with those tools:
Autorun
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/autoruns.shtml
*Don't delete anythings unless you are absolutly sure of what's you're
doing*
Process Explorer :
(an enhanced Task Manager!)
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/procexp.shtml
8) Defrag the protected files ( Registry , hiberfil.sys, Pagefile.sys etc.)
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/freeware/pagedefrag.shtml
9) Optimize the prefetching
Run this command :
%windir%\system32\Rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks
usefull only when the computer is idle...
The service Task Scheduler must be running and in automatic mode.
Check this value:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory
Management\PrefetchParameters
The keyEnablePrefetcher REG_DWORD must be set to 3.
10) Check the warnings and errors in the application and system logs
and fix the problems :
Start | Run | eventvwr.msc
Some hints : http://www.eventid.net/
11) Safe & Cool ...
A)
Keep your system free of malwares (virus, worms,spywares, etc.)
Some tools and links:
"Mini- antivirus" to be runned in safe mode:
Stinger :
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
Avast cleaner :
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_cleaner.html
MS:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ad724ae0-e72d-4f54-9ab3-75b8eb148356&displaylang=fr
Kaspersky:
ftp://ftp.kaspersky.ru/utils/clrav.com
Anti Root-Kits
F-Secure (beta)
http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/
Online scan:
Anti-trojan:
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
Anti-spy:
http://www.spywareguide.com/txt_onlinescan.html
http://store.ca.com/dr/v2/ec_main.entry25?page=FindOutWhosWatchingYou&client=ComputerAssociates&sid=35715&CID=181432
Anti-virus:
www.trendmicro.com
B)
Keep your PC free of dust and check the temperatures with those tools:
Everest:
http://www.lavalys.com/
SpeedFan
http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php
No more idea....
Let us know...
N.B.:
Don't show your email adress in clear in a news group.
Your email address can be collected by a Spammer Bot ...
You can hide your address like this:
GoldChen007AROBAShotmailDOTcom
or use a service like this one:
Cerbermail
http://www.digipills.com/cerbermail/intro.php
Your email adress will be legible by a human being
but not by the spammer-bot...
:)
--
Claude LaFrenière [MVP] :-)
«My Principal Design Was To Inform, Not To Amuse Thee.»
Lemuel Gulliver, The Travels (IV:12)
http://climenole.serendipia.net
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Bientôt sur www.msmvps.com
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