CPU @ 100%?

ic0n · 6 Apr 2006 at 15:29

hi guys

when ever i go in to task man it says my cpu is running at 100%
even when my pc is just sitting there with only msn running
i have a 2.0ghz cpu and 2gb of ram so i dont know why it says this
also i scan for virus's and spy wear most days

ic0n · 6 Apr 2006 at 15:53

Joe42 said:
As long as whatever is using the cpu stops using it when your using it, its not really a problem, however nothing should be using it without your knowledge.

Are you running folding or boinc by any chance?
If you are then good, make sure its folding for team 10 and leave it alone.

If you aren't, get rid of the cpu hog and install folding and fold for us.

You can use 'processes' to see what is using the cpu.

dont know what this folding thing is so no i am not running it

ic0n · 6 Apr 2006 at 17:10

Joe42 said:
What are you using to scan with?

zone alarm full (viruse, spy, firewall)
ad-awear
c-cleaner

ic0n · 6 Apr 2006 at 17:11

Joe42 said:
I'm thinking someone, perhaps the system builder, might have installed it.
.

lol i was the system builder but my some one did fit a new mobo for me the other week i will check with them

sorry for dubble post

ic0n · 6 Apr 2006 at 22:52

i found it and ended it and now its stoped and now i have for got the name but i will post its name if it comes back (might do when i restart) is there any programs that show my cpu usage like in task-man? so i can have something running on my computer that i can see but that stays out the way of what i am doing??