Windows Explorer keeps maxing out cpu. WHY?
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this is probably a virus issue or a adware / malware problem. check windows update for any updates your windows might need. also make sure your antivirus definitions are current. then run a virus scan and remove all viruses. run a malware scan and remove everything you find.\n\nto just be able to work...try ending explorer.exe in task manager and then running it again. in case that doesnt work, try replacing explorer.exe from an uninfected computer. all the best!!!
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could be you have too many processes running in your backgound. Check taskmanager
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If you have internet explorer - TOOLS\ninternet options - delete temp files - ok\n\nhow long has it been since you defragged your computer\n..I do it weekly)\nand check disk for errors - monthly\n\nshould help your performance - AND\n\nhow many programs are you running at one time\n<CTRL> <ALT>  delete \nchoose Task manager - and close anything that you are not using\nuses up your RAM (how much do you have)\nmy game computer has 2 gig of RAM\n\nbest of luck
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http://www.jimmyr.com/security.php\n\nedit your startup, some programs cause explorer to freeze. Make sure you remove all the junk and spyware and try again.
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Internet Explorer on my CPU does the same thing sometimes. \nTo get around it, right click on the link and select "open in new window".
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Sounds like it is not really idle... I would suspect some "adware/spyware" is "busy"
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The best thing to do is remove it !\n\nIt takes up so much CPU speed and memory.\n\nTry AVG it seems so much better
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If you are looking to fix errors beyond disk cleanup and defrag, try uniblues registry booster. Alot of problems in windows get bloated from daily installs and downloads. It's amazing how fast a new cpu can become filled with deadends.\nA good well designed registry checker really cleans up alot of loose ends.\nHope this helps.
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perhaps you need more memory... or you have too many windows opened at one time. you could also have virus checks, etc running in the background slowing down your computer.
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Right click close to the clock and left click Task Manager in the box that opens. In Task Manager click on the proccesses tab. \n\nThis is everything that is running on your computer. Click 2 times on CPU to see what programs are using the most resources. It will be listed by % of the total.\n\nIf you do not recognize the program, type its name, including the .exe into an internet search engine and the first or second result will be a site that will identify it for you and make suggestions as what to do about it.
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Just End the Explore.exe process and start a New task Explorer.\nOr\nJust Log off and Login Again
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The new software is consuming too many system resources.. This can include CPU availability and RAM usage. etc.. Your system may not be up to par for the software demands. Check the minimum system requirements on the software and compare it to your actual system. You may need to add memory to your computer. Using START> ALL PROGRAMS> ACCESSORIES> SYSTEM TOOLS> DISK CLEANUP -AND- DISK DEFRAGMENTOR will improve performance... Follow the instruction on the computer to complete the drive cleanup and defragmentation process
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1. Ur start up .. is full with many program .. u have to delete the start up program and these are the steps\n\n1 Start menu/Run/ Commnd "mscoinfig" the hit Enter\n\nstart up tab program then check what u want on it or uncheck \n\nthen services \n\nand check on hid Microsoft services \nthen uncheck the program and dont uncheck anti virus program\n\n\nthen from the bad thing of Xp that the visual setting is taking a large memory so\n\nthere is the steps to adjust ur computer to ur best performance\n\nright click on ur computer Icon\nProperties\nAdvanced\nperformance Box\nclick on setting\nin visual effect tab choose adjust for best performance not appearance \n\nthen see the memory now after restarting \n\nbest luck ;)
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Bring up Windows Task Manager(ctrl-alt-del), right-click on explorer.exe under image name, move down to Set Priority and try lowering the priority level.
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be sure to defrag your hard drive. when you install more that a few programs its always a good idea to do so. May increase your performance speed. also do a registry clean up
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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..
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There are still some programs/processes running in the background that you need to turn off first.\n\n1. Press Ctrl-Alt-Del to open the Windows Task Manager.\n2. Turn off everything EXCEPT "Explorer" and "SysTray" by clicking on each item and then clicking on "End Task."\n3. Close the Windows Task Manager window.\n\nYour disk defragmenter should work just fine now. Be sure to reboot your machine when you finish the defragmenter.