CPU Usage So high!

chow2rich · 07-17-2008

Why is my CPU Usage so high? It's using 100% sometimes and sometimes 88%. From 88-100% CPU Usage. What is the problem here? Is it supposed to be that high?

**Brink** · 07-17-2008

Hi Chow2rich,

You can use Resource Manager to see what is using your CPU. This tutorial will show you how to if needed. From there, look under the CPU bar drop down arrow for a list of programs and processes that are currently using the CPU and by what percentage.

Resource Monitor

Hope this helps,
Shawn

mxcrowe · 07-17-2008

I just had this problem with Comodo Memory Firewall. It was causing certain .Net Framework routines to take up a huge chunk of my CPU resources. You can use the built-in tools to see what processes are the culprits, but I used Process Explorer and went from there.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../bb896653.aspx

**PaulGo** · 07-18-2008

I had a really weird problem with CPU usage. My usage went up to nearly 100% and their were no programs running. It turned out the battery on my motherboard needed to be replaced. Once I did that the CPU usage went back to normal.

chow2rich · 07-20-2008

Thanks, but I decided to get rid of Vista. I don't like Windows Vista. Especially it's giving me problems. Like network problems. It's not compatible or something. So I restore my Laptop back to Windows XP Media Center. To me XP is better.

**ltwally** · 07-20-2008

	Quote:	chow2rich
	Thanks, but I decided to get rid of Vista. I don't like Windows Vista. Especially it's giving me problems. Like network problems. It's not compatible or something. So I restore my Laptop back to Windows XP Media Center. To me XP is better.

It all comes down to whatever each person feels most comfortable and productive with. Well, at least in your own home. At work, you use what your boss / IT-department tells you to use.

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chow2rich Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 32bit-Vista Business 3 posts Rep Power: 2	CPU Usage So high! Why is my CPU Usage so high? It's using 100% sometimes and sometimes 88%. From 88-100% CPU Usage. What is the problem here? Is it supposed to be that high?
My System Specs

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Brink Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Vista x64 Ultimate SP1 16,630 posts Texas, USA Rep Power: 150	Re: CPU Usage So high! Hi Chow2rich, You can use Resource Manager to see what is using your CPU. This tutorial will show you how to if needed. From there, look under the CPU bar drop down arrow for a list of programs and processes that are currently using the CPU and by what percentage. Resource Monitor Hope this helps, Shawn
My System Specs

07-17-2008	#3 (permalink)
mxcrowe Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Vista Home Premium x64 12 posts Rep Power: 3	Re: CPU Usage So high! I just had this problem with Comodo Memory Firewall. It was causing certain .Net Framework routines to take up a huge chunk of my CPU resources. You can use the built-in tools to see what processes are the culprits, but I used Process Explorer and went from there. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/s.../bb896653.aspx
My System Specs

07-18-2008	#4 (permalink)
PaulGo Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Vista Home Premium 64 bit 34 posts Rep Power: 9	Re: CPU Usage So high! I had a really weird problem with CPU usage. My usage went up to nearly 100% and their were no programs running. It turned out the battery on my motherboard needed to be replaced. Once I did that the CPU usage went back to normal.
My System Specs

07-20-2008	#5 (permalink)
chow2rich Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 32bit-Vista Business 3 posts Rep Power: 2	Re: CPU Usage So high! Thanks, but I decided to get rid of Vista. I don't like Windows Vista. Especially it's giving me problems. Like network problems. It's not compatible or something. So I restore my Laptop back to Windows XP Media Center. To me XP is better.
My System Specs

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