XP sp2 all updates

[LOST in Office]

my system has slowed to a crawl, when I check task manager it shows my cpu
usage at 100% ... 97-98% being used by SYSTEM with system idle a 0 Please help

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Does it immediately start again when you reboot?

How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP [Q310560]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310560

HOW TO: Perform Advanced Clean-Boot Troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316434

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"LOST in Office" > wrote in message
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> my system has slowed to a crawl, when I check task manager it shows my cpu
> usage at 100% ... 97-98% being used by SYSTEM with system idle a 0 Please
> help

[Rock]

LOST in Office wrote:

> my system has slowed to a crawl, when I check task manager it shows my cpu
> usage at 100% ... 97-98% being used by SYSTEM with system idle a 0 Please help

Have you done a thorough check for malware?

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Richard Harper’s Guide to Cleaning Pests
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

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Rock
MS MVP Windows - Shell/User