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Problems with Thinkpad T41
cpu usageAfter latest automatic update to windows XP - Build
2600.xpsp_sp3-gdr.090206-1234: Service Pack 3 The computer boots normally, but the only thing working in a normal fashion after starting is the cursor. If I try and open a program, then the computer takes several minutes to respond, and / or then freezes without responding. CTRL-ALT-DEL takes several minutes to open, then several minutes to sort by cpu usage - nothing showing that is using CPU. If I boot to safe mode, then computer works normally. Ran antivirus, spybot - nothing showing as to cause of problem. Thinkpad 2379 DKU Need help!!! |
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Problems with Thinkpad T41
ScottnTexas wrote:
cpu usageAfter latest automatic update to windows XP - Build 2600.xpsp_sp3-gdr.090206-1234: Service Pack 3 The computer boots normally, but the only thing working in a normal fashion after starting is the cursor. If I try and open a program, then the computer takes several minutes to respond, and / or then freezes without responding. CTRL-ALT-DEL takes several minutes to open, then several minutes to sort by cpu usage - nothing showing that is using CPU. If I boot to safe mode, then computer works normally. Ran antivirus, spybot - nothing showing as to cause of problem. Thinkpad 2379 DKU Need help!!! Uninstall the last updates. Reboot. Better? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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Review your update history: The website has encountered a problem and cannot
display the page you are trying to view. "Shenan Stanley" wrote: ScottnTexas wrote: cpu usageAfter latest automatic update to windows XP - Build 2600.xpsp_sp3-gdr.090206-1234: Service Pack 3 The computer boots normally, but the only thing working in a normal fashion after starting is the cursor. If I try and open a program, then the computer takes several minutes to respond, and / or then freezes without responding. CTRL-ALT-DEL takes several minutes to open, then several minutes to sort by cpu usage - nothing showing that is using CPU. If I boot to safe mode, then computer works normally. Ran antivirus, spybot - nothing showing as to cause of problem. Thinkpad 2379 DKU Need help!!! Uninstall the last updates. Reboot. Better? -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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ScottnTexas wrote:
Review your update history: The website has encountered a problem and cannot display the page you are trying to view. K - but I meant go to the Control Panel -- Add or Remove Programs -- Show Updates checkbox *checked* -- Scroll down and figure out what Microsoft and Windows Updates were installed recently by the installed date and REMOVE them one at a time, rebooting after you have removed all the latest ones. -- Shenan Stanley MS-MVP -- How To Ask Questions The Smart Way http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html |
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"ScottnTexas" wrote in message ... cpu usageAfter latest automatic update to windows XP - Build 2600.xpsp_sp3-gdr.090206-1234: Service Pack 3 The computer boots normally, but the only thing working in a normal fashion after starting is the cursor. If I try and open a program, then the computer takes several minutes to respond, and / or then freezes without responding. CTRL-ALT-DEL takes several minutes to open, then several minutes to sort by cpu usage - nothing showing that is using CPU. If I boot to safe mode, then computer works normally. Ran antivirus, spybot - nothing showing as to cause of problem. Thinkpad 2379 DKU Need help!!! Some common rootkits, such as the TDSS rootkit, can cause the symptoms you cite, and not appear in any lists and can be invisible to some A/V programs. Task Manager won't show you much, try Process Explorer, which you might have to download to another machine and copy over in safe mode. That will give you a much better idea of what's happening. I've succesfully removed that rootkit with the MalwareBytes app, but you may need to let the scans complete and show results *even if it says nothing is found on the scan page*. And, if it is found, the System Restore points *will* be infected, so you'll have to delete them. HTH'-pk |
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