WMAS Discussion Forum : HELP, laptop CPU running at 100% http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:24:27 +0000 Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:24:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=78754 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[HELP, laptop CPU running at 100% : Hello everyone. Thanks for all...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606211&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606211 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 78754
Posted: January 15 2016 at 10:24pm

Hello everyone. Thanks for all the suggestions. At this point it looks like the wife's 5 year old computer is doing much better, possibly fixed. Big smile I don't understand it, but video is much better quality today. For several years, maybe even from the day of purchase, there was a fade out where a blue pixelation shadowing occurred at a refresh rate of every 20 seconds or so. That effect has disappeared! Big smile

Here is a brief of what I did, incase someone can learn from my experience or would like to comment.
Continuing from where I left off above, the Windows 10 upgrade froze up Unhappy so I did the following
1. saved all personal data to a Flash Drive and deleted all those files
2. though it was slow going I kept doing the updates that had been missed since last September
3. some updates became automatic because when I tried to close the Windows 10 download after it stalled, it asked to allow automatic updates and I clicked "Yes". (Each time I checked for updates there were more installed than I had been successful doing manually Shocked)

The CPU was still operating near 100% and got stuck several times. Task Manager was used to close the browser several times. 

4. When most of the updates had been installed, Chrome was downloaded. IE was unpinned to put it out of site. One of the larger updates had been for IE 11 but I chose to hide it so it wouldn't get in the way.
5. At about this point it came to me as a moment of desperation or inspiration, "Why have I not done "chkdsk" and set it to fix any errors it finds?"
6. With most updates installed and possible hard disk errors fixed, I did Disk Cleanup again and took the chance that Disk Defrag might help. It did help. Smile (though 10% fragmentation may have been mostly due to the removal of all personal data files.)

The CPU was running better, bouncing between 4% - 40%  

7. It was time to again try to run Microsoft Security Essentials in a full scan. Previously, like everything else, it had stalled. This time it ran like clockwork but to my surprise, found nothing! Shocked

Looking back at all this, I'm led to believe that 4 things had an impact on successful recovery:
- removing all personal data files
- patiently waiting for the 50 or so updates to install 
- running chkdsk
- running another Disk Cleanup and then Disk Defrag on both C: and System 

Because this is not my computer, I'm leaving it set to do automatic updates. I'll also be more conscientious regarding Cleanup, Defrag and Virus scans for my love. Heart

Thanks again for all your helpful suggestions. Reading them helped me see the options and go through the logic of what was needed in what order.

Aloha,
Mark  Hug
]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2016 22:24:17 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606211&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606211 <![CDATA[HELP, laptop CPU running at 100% : That&#039;s really weird... ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606082&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606082 Author: phys
Subject: 78754
Posted: January 14 2016 at 12:03am

That's really weird... ]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2016 00:03:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606082&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606082 <![CDATA[HELP, laptop CPU running at 100% : Don&#039;t get me wrong, I like...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606072&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606072 Author: Will Spencer
Subject: 78754
Posted: January 13 2016 at 4:20pm

Don't get me wrong, I like Windows 10 on the PC's I purchased with it already installed.  My feelings for the update are just really raw right now because I've wasted sooooo much time with it.

It was what I like on my other PC's, a laptop and a tablet, that made me do the update on the desktop.  Unfortunately some of my accounting and tax software needed a lot of schmoozing to get it working properly.  When that was finally all said and done the start window stopped working.  I would click and get nothing.  I did some reading on the web and everything I read said, "Here are several things to try, but there is nothing definitive that seems to make it work every time.  I finally did some research on Microsoft's site and their possible fix started with "Click the Windows icon in the bottom left corner and then click 'settings'".  HELLO, the problem is that I can't click the windows icon.  Needless to say, nothing I tried worked.  I figured if they could not update my OS to a working version of the OS itself it was time to revert to Win 7 and try to get back to work.
]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2016 16:20:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606072&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606072 <![CDATA[HELP, laptop CPU running at 100% : +1.... But get a computer that&#039;s...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606070&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606070 Author: phys
Subject: 78754
Posted: January 13 2016 at 3:48pm

+1.... But get a computer that's upgradeable... And easy to upgrade (component wise). I built a computer 8 years ago and ran like most i5 ddr3 systems new... Albeit with hardware upgrades over the years. Finally upgraded to a whole new system. But don't expect a dell to last that long without problems.]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2016 15:48:16 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606070&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606070 <![CDATA[HELP, laptop CPU running at 100% : Completely removing malware/virus...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606065&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606065 Author: Chevmaro
Subject: 78754
Posted: January 13 2016 at 12:53pm

Completely removing malware/virus can be hard to do.  If infected, always best to reformat the hard drive.  Its not really complicated and takes less time than trying to repair problems.

My suggestion:
Upgrade to Windows 10.  I don't have a single piece of software that is not compatible with 10.  Some require compatibility mode or running as administrator, these are just settings you have to change once.

When you install windows, setup a second partition large enough to backup windows.  After windows installation: update drivers, run windows updates, install must have applications like Outlook for email.  Try to keep it as light as possible.  Next, create an image backup of your windows partition, this will make it super simple to restore in the future.

Start saving all your data to a cloud service such as One Drive, drop box etc.  I prefer One Drive.  They are free and will make it easier if you ever have to format your hard drive and reload Windows.  Only applications should be installed locally.  

After you have a clean installation, install Advanced System Care Free.  You can get it from download.com.  It will help keep the computer running optimal.  For viruses, enable windows defender.  Windows Defender in Windows 10 works really well.  It catches viruses, Malware and is free.

What are the system specs?  CPU, Hard Drive, RAM?  Some simple and cheap upgrades can go a long way.  Computers should have a 5 year lifespan, most people keep them around longer than they should.  Don't buy a really nice top of the line computer and expect it to last 10 years.  Buy some low/mid range stuff and expect it to last 5.

]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2016 12:53:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606065&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606065 <![CDATA[HELP, laptop CPU running at 100% : Oh no. Will, I&#039;m sorry to...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606062&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606062 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 78754
Posted: January 13 2016 at 12:24pm

Oh no. Will, I'm sorry to hear that you had trouble. Yikes, I'm currently downloading it because the Windows 7 updates failed, mostly. Ermm I'll report back later today.
Aloha,
Mark  Hug
]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2016 12:24:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606062&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606062 <![CDATA[HELP, laptop CPU running at 100% : I&#039;ve upgraded 10 computers...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606058&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606058 Author: phys
Subject: 78754
Posted: January 13 2016 at 12:08pm

I've upgraded 10 computers and only had issues with one on the upgrade... Did a OS wipe and it worked flawlessly after. Runs every program I've used fine. Update your software.]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2016 12:08:31 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606058&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606058 <![CDATA[HELP, laptop CPU running at 100% : Will Spencer wrote:Don&#039;t...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606052&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606052 Author: superman1981
Subject: 78754
Posted: January 13 2016 at 11:15am

Originally posted by Will Spencer Will Spencer wrote:

Don't upgrade to Windows 10 unless you want to deal with issues for days and days.  I spent several days trying to get my software to run after the update.  Finally reverted to Win 7 again and after 2 more days I am FINALLY to the point where my software will run on it again. 

Stupid me I also did it at the beginning of January which is the start of hell for a tax preparer.  Now I'm weeks behind on my work.




That's no fun. I couldn't be happier with Windows 10. I've felt like it's the update that Win 8 should have been, but wasn't... I haven't had any issues with it, but I don't run tax software, so that may be my saving grace. ]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2016 11:15:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606052&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606052 <![CDATA[HELP, laptop CPU running at 100% : Don&#039;t upgrade to Windows...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606048&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606048 Author: Will Spencer
Subject: 78754
Posted: January 13 2016 at 11:00am

Don't upgrade to Windows 10 unless you want to deal with issues for days and days.  I spent several days trying to get my software to run after the update.  Finally reverted to Win 7 again and after 2 more days I am FINALLY to the point where my software will run on it again. 

Stupid me I also did it at the beginning of January which is the start of hell for a tax preparer.  Now I'm weeks behind on my work.


]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2016 11:00:51 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606048&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606048 <![CDATA[HELP, laptop CPU running at 100% : Svhost is a normal windows process...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606035&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606035 Author: phys
Subject: 78754
Posted: January 13 2016 at 2:29am

Svhost is a normal windows process controling processes don't shut it down or it may freeze the computer. Msmpeng.exe is also a normal windows process..shutting that down may cause it to freeze. The program you downloaded may have contained other programs that may cause more issues. Theyre usually crap programs. If those things you listed fail, download malware bytes and avast antivirus (free and a top antivirus) and try runing them and if that fails put them onto a flash drive and do a safe boot into windows and install them and run them. Both will have to do some initial updates. Youre goin to find out soon that windows 7 is going to run worse and worse over the next year or so as they reduce support for it as they focus more on windows 8.1 and 10. Do the free upgrade to windows 10 while you still can, you'll save yourself a lot of issues in the future. Most of the time with the problems you're having, its better to upgrade as there may be file and registry issues. Always do updates, just turn them on auto. You'll have fewer issues like you're having.

Edited by phys - January 13 2016 at 2:32am]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2016 02:29:00 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=78754&PID=606035&title=help-laptop-cpu-running-at-100#606035