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11-27-2003, 04:19 PM
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CPU usage extremely high even when no apps is running
Hello,for the past couple of weeks I have been noticing major lags in my computer's performance.Then I decided to look at the Task Manager and look at the CPU performance,I was surprised to see that the CPU Usage was at 100% when no applications was even running,the scary thing is that it stays there for a very long time and only very small amount of memory is being used.Can someone please help?
a pic of the CPU performance attached Last edited by sam21; 11-27-2003 at 04:26 PM. |
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11-27-2003, 04:27 PM
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11-27-2003, 04:28 PM
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I've also noticed that svchost.exe in the Processes tab is what seems to be eating up the CPU,what is svchost.exe for?and why is it using up so much resource?
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11-27-2003, 04:30 PM
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Have a look at the processes, maybe something was downloaded and installed on your machine with u noticing. Run Spybot S&D and Ad-aware.
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11-27-2003, 04:35 PM
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Maximize the process screen and post that so we can see it all.
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11-27-2003, 04:40 PM
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here we go
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11-27-2003, 04:43 PM
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1. Run Spybot and Adaware to remove any spyware found.
2. Go to http://www.trendmicro.com and run their free virus. scanner, so you can remove any viruses found. 3. Run MSCONFIG and remove any unwanted program from starting up. Looks like you have a program that is somehow using more of the CPU than it really needs, and that is usually caused by a virus and spyware. Here is a link that explains about SVCHOST.EXE: http://www.grtg.org/stuff/computers/...vchost_exe.php Hope that helps! Last edited by Markoman01027; 11-27-2003 at 04:45 PM. |
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11-27-2003, 05:32 PM
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Ok,i ran ad-aware and it only founded some tracking cookies,ran spybot and just found some tracking cookies,ran trend micro nithing was found,ran AVG 6.0 and found nothing.Tried to run MSCONFIG but it won't let me
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11-27-2003, 05:53 PM
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Go to Start/Run/type "regedit" without the quotation marks, the click enter.
Hkey_Local_machine/software/microsoft/windows/current version/Run. Highligh Run and tell us what is listed in the window to the right.
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11-27-2003, 06:03 PM
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here it is
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11-27-2003, 06:19 PM
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Download The Cleaner , it's free for 30 days, run it just to be sure. I didn't see anything out of the ordinary under Run.
Did you install any new software about the time this all started? Last edited by Redo40; 11-27-2003 at 06:22 PM. |
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11-27-2003, 07:31 PM
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Ok,I downloaded THe Cleaner but everytime I try to run it,it shuts it self off.Is that supposed to happen?
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11-27-2003, 07:54 PM
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Nope, that's not normal.
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11-27-2003, 09:52 PM
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It keeps doing that,I donn't know why. even uninstalled and installed it again.There's seriously something wrong with my computer,please help someone
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11-27-2003, 10:52 PM
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sychost.exe
W32/Agobot-S worm. Try to find info on this worm, it may be causing your problems. Will try to find more info on it in the meantime.Also you can use a program called active ports which will allow you to moniter outgoing programs on your puter. Can help you detect trojens and worms. http://www.protect-me.com/freeware.html
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11-27-2003, 11:02 PM
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svchost.exe
Look here http://www.sophos.com/virusinfo/anal...32agobots.html
Hope this helps, Mark |
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11-28-2003, 09:02 AM
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ok,I even tried the Sophos evaluation program and followed the guide to remove the worm but the program detected none present in my system.
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11-28-2003, 11:32 PM
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bump?
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11-29-2003, 04:48 PM
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Ok,I just scanned for any viruses through Symantec's online scan,they've found two but didn't remove it(thanks symantec!
 )anyways the virus/worm is W32.HLLW.Gaobot.AO and it has infected C:\WINNT\system32\EXPLORE.EXE and C:\WINNT\system32\winhlpp32.exe the question is,how do I get rid of it??
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11-30-2003, 12:41 AM
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bump?
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11-30-2003, 03:21 AM
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the instrutions to remove the virus are at the end of this web page http://securityresponse.symantec.com...gaobot.ao.html
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11-30-2003, 01:55 PM
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HELP!!OMG the virus keeps closing The Cleaner,and I've just dl-ed the trial version of Norton Pro and the virus closes the program too
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11-30-2003, 02:18 PM
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Have you followed the instructions for stopping the virus on link that andyms18 posted?
You will need to follow all the instructions including stopping system restore. |
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11-30-2003, 02:21 PM
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SAMS virus
Sam ... here is what I'd do.... before u delete those files that online virus check found... go get a copy of them from another computer with the same system. Or if u have the CD you can find them in the cab files using either a zip viewr/extractor or a RAR decompressor. However that is time consuming to find them. Anyway.... get a copy of them on floopy from a friend or whatever... next in DOS mode (using windows startup disk) go and delete the bad files ... then replace them from the floppy into thier original folder. If your not familiar with DOS... do a google seach for DOS commands or something.
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11-30-2003, 02:27 PM
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SAM .... if you are running win98 SE I can email u the files before u delete them. Just tell me what they are. and I'll tell u how to use dos to replace them from floppy. If you are not familiar with dos
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11-30-2003, 02:31 PM
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SAM ... one more quick note... If u do not have a windows startup disk ... got to control panel... select add/remove programs... on the top is a tab that says startup disk ... click that and follow instructions
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11-30-2003, 03:14 PM
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oh yeah one more quick note SAM21... when u run virus checkers in XP ... you have to disable some darn thing in your control panel. forgot what it was .... check into it.... stupid Microsoft
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11-30-2003, 04:16 PM
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Ok guys,problem solved.I had to manually update the Symantec virus database and finally got it running.It found the two viruses and problem's solved.CPU usage seems normal and all is happy in my computer
 Just wanna thank all you guys that helped,thanks a lot fellas! 
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11-30-2003, 05:31 PM
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good work SAM glad its fixed
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12-01-2003, 01:04 AM
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Good for you SAM1...
I learned the hard way once to... updates are a good thing.
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