I have a compaq presario running xp with sp2.  Every minute or two the processor spikes to 100% and interrupts even small audio feeds.  I watch the task manager and it show the svc.host program with very high activity at these times.
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Its better to ctc compaq to solve the probl or u can run the compaq installer cd. Remember to take the backup of ur data first.
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Start --> control panel --> system --> advanced tab --> performance.  Change virtual memory.\n\nBut first I would do a disk clean up and defrag (start --> all programs --> accessories --> system tools --> disk cleanup and after completed, defrag.)
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When you start a software program. it is normal for the CPU to spike, even  up to 100%.  However, the spike is transient and should subside after a second or two.  However, if it remains high then there is a problem.  A easy way to check is to call up the task manager.  Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and click on the Processes tab.  Scroll down the list and look for processes that have unusually high CPU readings.  Under image name are the names of the processes.  The name should give away to the programs responsible for them (e.g. AOLacsd is Amerian Online).  You can end a process by highlighting it and clicking [End Process]
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I have XP - IE6 - SP2 too it was animating fairly quick i thought, there was kind of a delay to start over (the page was blank for a bit) though. But maybe that was intended.\n\nIt might help to delete your temp internet files.
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Go to Control Panel , then Systems.\n\nWhat operating system do you have?\n\nI heard people with Windows XP SP1 are having problems with Active Sync. You might want to upgrade to SP2.
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Try running the virus protection and anti-spyware in safe mode. To get to safe mode, hold down the F8 key and one of the ctrl keys during boot-up. Get Ad-Aware from Lavasoft, if you don't have it already. Make sure all of these programs are updated and current before you run them. Spool32 sounds like your printer spooler is messed up. The spooler is temporary memory area for documents before the printer prints them. This could be a RAM issue also. Since the dial-up connection box keeps coming up for no reason. If you know your way around the insides of a computer, turn it off and unplug it remove the case cover and check the memory modules are seated well in the DIMM slots. Run MEMTEST 86+ to see if the memory is okay.
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all of these are good ideals ----HOWEVER try this first...\n\nit is called PREFETCH----also ADD RAM\n\nWindows XP's Prefetch folder stores information about each program you launch; then, on subsequent restarts, XP uses the information in the folder to preload parts of those programs at boot time. Clean out the Prefetch folder periodically to keep boot times from dragging.\n\nOne of Microsoft's big selling points for Windows XP was that it loads applications much faster than its predecessors. To accomplish this feat, Windows XP uses what is called the "Prefetch technique," in which the operating system gathers information about each program that you launch and stores that information in the &#92;Windows&#92;Prefetch folder. Then on subsequent restarts, Windows XP uses the information in the Prefetch folder to essentially preload parts of those programs at boot time. Thus, when you launch your application, it appears to load really fast.\n\nHowever, the Prefetch folder can accumulate too much information over time. This makes the operating system so busy loading bits and pieces of lots of applications into memory that it ends up slowing down the boot process. Fortunately, you can clean out the Prefetch folder at any time. Follow these four steps:\n\n1.       Access the Run dialog box by pressing [Windows]R. \n\n2.       Type Prefetch in the Open text box and click OK. \n\n3.       Press [Ctrl]A to select all the files. \n\n4.       Press [Delete]. \n\nAs you use your system, Windows XP will rebuild the contents of the Prefetch folder.\n\nHope this helps - might be some what of a solution....A+, MCSA, CCNA, Security +, Net + (the reason i know this answer)
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you have a lot of "stuff" running in the background or something like drivers or programs are conflicting and XP has to deal with them before shutting down. Also if you have restore points activated it could be saving a restore point
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Its a virous that effects windows xp and windows 2000. I forgot the name because it came out last year.\n\nGo to trendmicro.com and check it on line for free. Its called house call.
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Actually, Windows XP with no Service Packs, has a limit of 127GB, or 137 billion bytes (they're the same).  And you only need SP1 for that not to be the case anymore.
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You need to slow down your burn speed, or try shutting down any programs running in the background.  I had this problem, but now i use Sonic Audio i like it better.  But yea try what i said.
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Try Zonealarm. There's a free version and a version that you have to pay for:\n\nhttp://www.zonelabs.com\n\nAlso, remeber that XP SP2 comes with a built in firewall. You can turn it on by using the Security Center in the Control Panel.\n\nHope this Helps!!
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I think Compaq's laptops are like that. I used to have a COMPAQ laptop now it's acting up too. I even had to replace the hard drive in the laptop back then.
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Have you recently instlalled new "RAM", "NIC" or "CPU"?  These devices affect your "MAC" address.  All of these will trip up Windows "XP".  If you've had to re-activate more than 3 times, I think you have to call Micrsoft directly and ask them for an "activation #" ?  Open the "System" folder in "Control Panel" and check on the "hardware" and make sure there are no "SPLATS"...
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well first of all good discription, to resolve any problem v should have this kind of discription. as u said u r using kaspersky, chances of virus is very less. \nif the problem is recently started then this might becauz if any hardware conflict, two hardware could be using same port or something like that.\nsecond check ur cd rom and HD conncetion on should be master and second should be slave (see jumper setting) if both r connected on same IDE.\ngo to cmos and run defult setting option this may set the default option for all ur hardware.\nmore over the SP2 of xp have some bugs the reason could be that too cauz it have internal firewall that blocks many thing and may be that's y ur system crashing.\n\nfinally as u said u get blue screen the another reason could be ur RAM is corrupted, try to remove ur RAM anc clean the connector part by a pencil rubber and fixed it again, try changing RAM may be it could solve problem\n\nenjoy!!!\ni rust if i rest\njava\nbye
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Ok there is a chance that you might have a virus.\nBut probably there is a program running in the background.\nLike I normally have Folding@home running in the background and this program uses lots of cpu. One way to check if any programs is running in the background is to Right click on the taskbar(where the start and time clock is on your desktop)and now click on Task Manager.And while in task manager click on applications. Try to end task all the running applications and now click on performance and see it the cpu is still idle at 80%
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it looks like ur processor with 433 MHz is too slow for running Win XP..\n\nfollw these steps to get the maximum performance it can give:\n\n-- Run Disk Clean Up for each drive every day.. it can be found in the start>programs>accessories>system tools..\n\n-- Run Disk Defragmenter for each drive once in a week.. it too can be found under start>programs>accessories>system tools.. this may take hours..\n\n-- Run Error Check(Scan Disk) for each drive.. Right click the drive icon.. take properties.. inside the 'Tool' tab it will be found..\n\n-- Check for unused programs that are installed in the system and remove if any..  this can be done using Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs..\n\n-- Right click My Computer.. take properties.. take 'Advanced' tab.. take 'Settings' under 'Performance' section.. choose 'Adjust for best performance' button.. apply the changes..\n   take 'System Restore' tab in the same window.. select 'Turn off system restore on all drives'.. apply the changes..\n   take 'Automatic updates' tab.. choose 'Turn off automatic updating'..(This step is not a must)..\n   click ok..\n\n-- Take Start>Run, type msconfig.. a window will pop-up.. inside that take statup tab.. check for unwanted startup intems and uncheck it all.. it requires restarting of the system..\n\nrestart your system.. now it will give the maximum performance it can.. good luck..