CPU RUNNING AT 100%

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Hi guys.

Tom Coyote has been doing an amazing job and all is going well.

But Siggyx has commented that>> "But if your CPU is at 100% all the time
that's not generally a good thing."<<.

I guess he knows this by the log, I have had a look to see where in the log
it refers to this but have failed.

What does Siggyx mean by this and what can I do about it. And for interest,
where in the log does it refer to this.

Cheers Steve.

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There's nothing wrong with running the CPU at 100%. I do it all the
time, running SETI. You just need to be more aware of your CPU's
temperature, have conservative settings in place to protect the CPU from
meltdown (either in BIOS or by running a mobo monitor.)

However, if you don't know what's causing your CPU to run at 100% on a
continuous basis, that's when it's time to be concerned about malware.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS MVP Shell/User
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm

"Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
news:edXXpYpIFHA.2136@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Hi guys.
>
> Tom Coyote has been doing an amazing job and all is going well.
>
> But Siggyx has commented that>> "But if your CPU is at 100% all the
time
> that's not generally a good thing."<<.
>
> I guess he knows this by the log, I have had a look to see where in
the log
> it refers to this but have failed.
>
> What does Siggyx mean by this and what can I do about it. And for
interest,
> where in the log does it refer to this.
>
> Cheers Steve.
>
>

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| I've been running it for about a year less than you. 6691 units thus far
| (as of FEB 22--yeah, what *is* up with that?)
|
| --
| Gary S. Terhune
| MS MVP Shell/User
| http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
| http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm


I have ~20,500 WUs

Cross-posted in; alt.sci.seti & sci.astro.seti
Thread: FYI: Message on both Berkeley SETI web sites

<Quote>

March 5, 2005
Power Outage Update: The data server is down for the weekend. The power in the
building is still not trustworthy and our graceful shutdown procedures are not
yet working. There will probably be a power outage next week so that campus can
track this down.

<Unquote>


Followup information was that the SETI servers were not communicating to their respective
UPS devices. So they didn't trust the servers to be properly shutdown by the UPS therefore
the servers have been manually shutdown for the weekend. During the past week the servers
have only been up during California business hours.

--
Dave

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He is trying to communicate with an extraterrestrial, Glee. That's how
they talk! Them & Terhune!

--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR
pcrrcp@netzero.net
"glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
news:udYqBPsIFHA.1176@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
| I am still trying to figure out what log you are referring to.....
| --
| Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
| http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
|
| "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
| news:edXXpYpIFHA.2136@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
| > Hi guys.
| >
| > Tom Coyote has been doing an amazing job and all is going well.
| >
| > But Siggyx has commented that>> "But if your CPU is at 100% all the
time
| > that's not generally a good thing."<<.
| >
| > I guess he knows this by the log, I have had a look to see where in
the log
| > it refers to this but have failed.
| >
| > What does Siggyx mean by this and what can I do about it. And for
interest,
| > where in the log does it refer to this.
| >
| > Cheers Steve.
| >
| >
|

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I don't manage the group--I'm not the "Group Founder". If it's going to
get updated, it's going to get updated. When I choose to actually look
at the page is going to make no difference.

--
Gary S. Terhune
MS MVP Shell/User
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm

"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
news:e%23CRq8xIFHA.2708@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> | You must have a fair number of machines doing SETI to get that
result,
> | <s>.
> |
> | So, the fact that our MVP group stats haven't been updated doesn't
mean
> | much... The server is still receiving the units.
> |
> | --
> | Gary S. Terhune
> | MS MVP Shell/User
> | http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
>
> Assuming how busy the server will be...
>
> See if you can get updates during California business hours.
>
> --
> Dave
>
>

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The Hijack This log does not show percentage of CPU usage. Why don't you ask the
responder, Siggyx, why he thinks you are using 100% of the CPU? Are you seeing a
CPU usage report on your system yourself?

Get the Sysinternals Freeware, Process Explorer, and look for yourself:
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/ [...] cexp.shtml
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
http://aumha.org/alex.htm
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
news:eqxMjT2JFHA.1176@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Sorry for not being clear enough, but I assumed that as it was my post on
> this newsgroup, that it was suggested that I went to the tomcoyote forum to
> post the hijack this log, that you would know what I meant.
>
> Anyhow, Siggyx at the tomcoyote forum has been delousing my 'puter and we
> have nearly finished, but he has commented that:-
>
> "But if your CPU is at 100% all the time that's not generally a good thing."
>
> I do not know why my PC would be working this hard, as it is not doing
> anything other than waiting for us to use it for something.
>
> Also, I would like to know how Siggyx knew that it is running at 100%, he
> must know this from the hijackthis log , could you explain where in the log
> it gives this info.
>
> Hope this is clearer.
>
> Cheers Steve
>
>
> "Gary S. Terhune" <grystnews@mvps.org> wrote in message
> newsPIMDNsIFHA.2700@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > There's nothing wrong with running the CPU at 100%. I do it all the
> > time, running SETI. You just need to be more aware of your CPU's
> > temperature, have conservative settings in place to protect the CPU from
> > meltdown (either in BIOS or by running a mobo monitor.)
> >
> > However, if you don't know what's causing your CPU to run at 100% on a
> > continuous basis, that's when it's time to be concerned about malware.
> >
> > --
> > Gary S. Terhune
> > MS MVP Shell/User
> > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
> > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
> >
> > "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:edXXpYpIFHA.2136@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > Hi guys.
> > >
> > > Tom Coyote has been doing an amazing job and all is going well.
> > >
> > > But Siggyx has commented that>> "But if your CPU is at 100% all the
> > time
> > > that's not generally a good thing."<<.
> > >
> > > I guess he knows this by the log, I have had a look to see where in
> > the log
> > > it refers to this but have failed.
> > >
> > > What does Siggyx mean by this and what can I do about it. And for
> > interest,
> > > where in the log does it refer to this.
> > >
> > > Cheers Steve.
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>

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I already told you....download Process Explorer and it will have a CPU meter you can
look at, along with details of what is running and what percentage of the CPU usage
each is using:
http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/ [...] cexp.shtml
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
http://aumha.org/alex.htm
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
news:%23QQted%23JFHA.2620@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Thanks Glen,
>
> I didn't ask Siggyx because when I have asked for info in the past he has
> not answered, I assumed that he is to busy to digress, but I will ask him.
>
> No I am not seeing any report
>
> We have run the usual batch of various programs during the delousing, so he
> must have seen the CPU usage from one of those, or else how would he know.
>
> Could you run me through how I can check my CPU usage and other checks I
> need to do, I assume it is in the bios or cmos or there abouts.
>
> Many Thanks Steve
>
> "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:eI2U903JFHA.2356@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > The Hijack This log does not show percentage of CPU usage. Why don't you
> ask the
> > responder, Siggyx, why he thinks you are using 100% of the CPU? Are you
> seeing a
> > CPU usage report on your system yourself?
> >
> > Get the Sysinternals Freeware, Process Explorer, and look for yourself:
> > http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/ [...] cexp.shtml
> > --
> > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
> > ~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
> > http://aumha.org/alex.htm
> > http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> >
> >
> > "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:eqxMjT2JFHA.1176@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > Sorry for not being clear enough, but I assumed that as it was my post
> on
> > > this newsgroup, that it was suggested that I went to the tomcoyote forum
> to
> > > post the hijack this log, that you would know what I meant.
> > >
> > > Anyhow, Siggyx at the tomcoyote forum has been delousing my 'puter and
> we
> > > have nearly finished, but he has commented that:-
> > >
> > > "But if your CPU is at 100% all the time that's not generally a good
> thing."
> > >
> > > I do not know why my PC would be working this hard, as it is not doing
> > > anything other than waiting for us to use it for something.
> > >
> > > Also, I would like to know how Siggyx knew that it is running at 100%,
> he
> > > must know this from the hijackthis log , could you explain where in the
> log
> > > it gives this info.
> > >
> > > Hope this is clearer.
> > >
> > > Cheers Steve
> > >
> > >
> > > "Gary S. Terhune" <grystnews@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > newsPIMDNsIFHA.2700@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > There's nothing wrong with running the CPU at 100%. I do it all the
> > > > time, running SETI. You just need to be more aware of your CPU's
> > > > temperature, have conservative settings in place to protect the CPU
> from
> > > > meltdown (either in BIOS or by running a mobo monitor.)
> > > >
> > > > However, if you don't know what's causing your CPU to run at 100% on a
> > > > continuous basis, that's when it's time to be concerned about malware.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Gary S. Terhune
> > > > MS MVP Shell/User
> > > > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
> > > > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
> > > >
> > > > "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:edXXpYpIFHA.2136@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Hi guys.
> > > > >
> > > > > Tom Coyote has been doing an amazing job and all is going well.
> > > > >
> > > > > But Siggyx has commented that>> "But if your CPU is at 100% all the
> > > > time
> > > > > that's not generally a good thing."<<.
> > > > >
> > > > > I guess he knows this by the log, I have had a look to see where in
> > > > the log
> > > > > it refers to this but have failed.
> > > > >
> > > > > What does Siggyx mean by this and what can I do about it. And for
> > > > interest,
> > > > > where in the log does it refer to this.
> > > > >
> > > > > Cheers Steve.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>

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Please post back and let us know what you see for processor usage in Process
Explorer. One thing I like is that you can minimise Process Explorer to the System
Tray, and the icon there will show you current processor usage.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
http://aumha.org/alex.htm
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

"Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
newsKtGcFAKFHA.2356@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Sorry about that, I was having a "dense" moment.
>
> Be sure to know that I truly value your help and advice, as I do all that
> help me on this forum.
>
> You all are teaching me so much.
>
> Many genuine thanks Steve.
>
>
> "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:enbrI8#JFHA.3336@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > I already told you....download Process Explorer and it will have a CPU
> meter you can
> > look at, along with details of what is running and what percentage of the
> CPU usage
> > each is using:
> > http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/ [...] cexp.shtml
> > --
> > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
> > ~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
> > http://aumha.org/alex.htm
> > http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> >
> >
> > "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23QQted%23JFHA.2620@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > Thanks Glen,
> > >
> > > I didn't ask Siggyx because when I have asked for info in the past he
> has
> > > not answered, I assumed that he is to busy to digress, but I will ask
> him.
> > >
> > > No I am not seeing any report
> > >
> > > We have run the usual batch of various programs during the delousing, so
> he
> > > must have seen the CPU usage from one of those, or else how would he
> know.
> > >
> > > Could you run me through how I can check my CPU usage and other checks I
> > > need to do, I assume it is in the bios or cmos or there abouts.
> > >
> > > Many Thanks Steve
> > >
> > > "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
> > > news:eI2U903JFHA.2356@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > > The Hijack This log does not show percentage of CPU usage. Why don't
> you
> > > ask the
> > > > responder, Siggyx, why he thinks you are using 100% of the CPU? Are
> you
> > > seeing a
> > > > CPU usage report on your system yourself?
> > > >
> > > > Get the Sysinternals Freeware, Process Explorer, and look for
> yourself:
> > > > http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/ [...] cexp.shtml
> > > > --
> > > > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
> > > > ~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
> > > > http://aumha.org/alex.htm
> > > > http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:eqxMjT2JFHA.1176@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Sorry for not being clear enough, but I assumed that as it was my
> post
> > > on
> > > > > this newsgroup, that it was suggested that I went to the tomcoyote
> forum
> > > to
> > > > > post the hijack this log, that you would know what I meant.
> > > > >
> > > > > Anyhow, Siggyx at the tomcoyote forum has been delousing my 'puter
> and
> > > we
> > > > > have nearly finished, but he has commented that:-
> > > > >
> > > > > "But if your CPU is at 100% all the time that's not generally a good
> > > thing."
> > > > >
> > > > > I do not know why my PC would be working this hard, as it is not
> doing
> > > > > anything other than waiting for us to use it for something.
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, I would like to know how Siggyx knew that it is running at
> 100%,
> > > he
> > > > > must know this from the hijackthis log , could you explain where in
> the
> > > log
> > > > > it gives this info.
> > > > >
> > > > > Hope this is clearer.
> > > > >
> > > > > Cheers Steve
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Gary S. Terhune" <grystnews@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > > > newsPIMDNsIFHA.2700@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > There's nothing wrong with running the CPU at 100%. I do it all
> the
> > > > > > time, running SETI. You just need to be more aware of your CPU's
> > > > > > temperature, have conservative settings in place to protect the
> CPU
> > > from
> > > > > > meltdown (either in BIOS or by running a mobo monitor.)
> > > > > >
> > > > > > However, if you don't know what's causing your CPU to run at 100%
> on a
> > > > > > continuous basis, that's when it's time to be concerned about
> malware.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > Gary S. Terhune
> > > > > > MS MVP Shell/User
> > > > > > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
> > > > > > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:edXXpYpIFHA.2136@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > Hi guys.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Tom Coyote has been doing an amazing job and all is going well.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > But Siggyx has commented that>> "But if your CPU is at 100% all
> the
> > > > > > time
> > > > > > > that's not generally a good thing."<<.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I guess he knows this by the log, I have had a look to see where
> in
> > > > > > the log
> > > > > > > it refers to this but have failed.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > What does Siggyx mean by this and what can I do about it. And
> for
> > > > > > interest,
> > > > > > > where in the log does it refer to this.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Cheers Steve.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>

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Your "snapshot" states:
Process PID CPU Description Company Namea
Idle 0x0 93.33 System Idle Process

That means the CPU is 93.33% Idle. Idle means not in use, so it is pretty obvious
you are NOT in fact running the CPU at 100% usage! Dunno where the guy got the idea
that was happening.

I don't know if there is a tutorial for Process Explorer, I have never looked for
one. When you run the program and minimise it, the icon it creates next to your
clock on the taskbar shows the CPU usage. The green is CPU usage; it turns yellow
when it gets high, and red when it goes to 100%. Black indicates little or no
usage. Capiche?
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
http://aumha.org/alex.htm
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
news:em2U0JMKFHA.2716@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> What a wonderful little program, I'm sure it goes deeper than I can use at
> the moment.
>
> I will look myself, but is there a tutorial on how best to use it.
>
> Here's a snapshot :-
>
> Process PID CPU Description Company Namea
> Idle 0x0 93.33 System Idle Process
> KERNEL32.DLL 0xFF0F701B 0.49 Win32 Kernel core component Microsoft
> Corporation
> MSGSRV32.EXE 0xFFFF24FF Windows 32-bit VxD Message Server Microsoft
> Corporation
> mmtask.tsk 0xFFFF9E53 Multimedia background task support module Microsoft
> Corporation
> MPREXE.EXE 0xFFFF336F WIN32 Network Interface Service Process Microsoft
> Corporation
> RTVSCN95.EXE 0xFFFFB05F 0.49 Symantec AntiVirus Symantec Corporation
> MSTASK.EXE 0xFFFFA5E3 Task Scheduler Engine Microsoft Corporation
> KB891711.EXE 0xFFFE8343 Windows KB891711 component Microsoft Corporation
> DEFWATCH.EXE 0xFFFE76B3 Virus Definition Daemon Symantec Corporation
> AOLACSD.EXE 0xFFFE1C77 0.59 AOL Connectivity Service America Online, Inc.
> EXPLORER.EXE 0xFFFDC897 Windows Explorer Microsoft Corporation
> REALPLAY.EXE 0xFFFCF023 RealPlayer RealNetworks, Inc.
> LOADQM.EXE 0xFFFCC087 Microsoft QMgr Microsoft Corporation
> TASKMON.EXE 0xFFFC7B03 Task Monitor Microsoft Corporation
> CTNOTIFY.EXE 0xFFFC063F Disc Detector Creative Technology Ltd.
> MEDIADET.EXE 0xFFFB4E3F Disc Detector Creative Technology Ltd.
> SYSTRAY.EXE 0xFFFC02DB System Tray Applet Microsoft Corporation
> WMIEXE.EXE 0xFFF9467B WMI service exe housing Microsoft Corporation
> STIMON.EXE 0xFFFBF3F3 0.59 Still Image Devices Monitor Microsoft
> Corporation
> QTTASK.EXE 0xFFFB6D67 Apple Computer, Inc.
> AOLDIAL.EXE 0xFFFB443B 2.25 AOL Connectivity Service Dialer America
> Online, Inc
> MIXER.EXE 0xFFFB2493 Mixer C-Media Electronic Inc. (www.cmedia.com.tw)
> DDHELP.EXE 0xFFFBCEC7 Microsoft DirectX Helper Microsoft Corporation
> VPTRAY.EXE 0xFFFB04AF 0.10 Symantec AntiVirus Symantec Corporation
> CALCHECK.EXE 0xFFFAF7C7 Photo Express -- Calendar Checker Ulead Systems,
> Inc.
> WATCH.EXE 0xFFFADD4F Watch MFC Application ,
> QUICKDCF.EXE 0xFFFA12FF Exif Launcher FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD.
> PROCEXP.EXE 0xFFF9A75F 2.16 Sysinternals Process Explorer Sysinternals
> WZQKPICK.EXE 0xFFF94013 WinZip Executable WinZip Computing, Inc.
>
> Process: <Non-existent Process> Pid: 0
>
> "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:eeh$dwAKFHA.2428@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Please post back and let us know what you see for processor usage in
> Process
> > Explorer. One thing I like is that you can minimise Process Explorer to
> the System
> > Tray, and the icon there will show you current processor usage.
> > --
> > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
> > ~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
> > http://aumha.org/alex.htm
> > http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> >
> > "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
> > newsKtGcFAKFHA.2356@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > Sorry about that, I was having a "dense" moment.
> > >
> > > Be sure to know that I truly value your help and advice, as I do all
> that
> > > help me on this forum.
> > >
> > > You all are teaching me so much.
> > >
> > > Many genuine thanks Steve.
> > >
> > >
> > > "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
> > > news:enbrI8#JFHA.3336@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > I already told you....download Process Explorer and it will have a CPU
> > > meter you can
> > > > look at, along with details of what is running and what percentage of
> the
> > > CPU usage
> > > > each is using:
> > > > http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/ [...] cexp.shtml
> > > > --
> > > > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
> > > > ~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
> > > > http://aumha.org/alex.htm
> > > > http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:%23QQted%23JFHA.2620@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Thanks Glen,
> > > > >
> > > > > I didn't ask Siggyx because when I have asked for info in the past
> he
> > > has
> > > > > not answered, I assumed that he is to busy to digress, but I will
> ask
> > > him.
> > > > >
> > > > > No I am not seeing any report
> > > > >
> > > > > We have run the usual batch of various programs during the
> delousing, so
> > > he
> > > > > must have seen the CPU usage from one of those, or else how would he
> > > know.
> > > > >
> > > > > Could you run me through how I can check my CPU usage and other
> checks I
> > > > > need to do, I assume it is in the bios or cmos or there abouts.
> > > > >
> > > > > Many Thanks Steve
> > > > >
> > > > > "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:eI2U903JFHA.2356@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > The Hijack This log does not show percentage of CPU usage. Why
> don't
> > > you
> > > > > ask the
> > > > > > responder, Siggyx, why he thinks you are using 100% of the CPU?
> Are
> > > you
> > > > > seeing a
> > > > > > CPU usage report on your system yourself?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Get the Sysinternals Freeware, Process Explorer, and look for
> > > yourself:
> > > > > > http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/ [...] cexp.shtml
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
> > > > > > ~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
> > > > > > http://aumha.org/alex.htm
> > > > > > http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:eqxMjT2JFHA.1176@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > Sorry for not being clear enough, but I assumed that as it was
> my
> > > post
> > > > > on
> > > > > > > this newsgroup, that it was suggested that I went to the
> tomcoyote
> > > forum
> > > > > to
> > > > > > > post the hijack this log, that you would know what I meant.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Anyhow, Siggyx at the tomcoyote forum has been delousing my
> 'puter
> > > and
> > > > > we
> > > > > > > have nearly finished, but he has commented that:-
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "But if your CPU is at 100% all the time that's not generally a
> good
> > > > > thing."
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I do not know why my PC would be working this hard, as it is not
> > > doing
> > > > > > > anything other than waiting for us to use it for something.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Also, I would like to know how Siggyx knew that it is running at
> > > 100%,
> > > > > he
> > > > > > > must know this from the hijackthis log , could you explain where
> in
> > > the
> > > > > log
> > > > > > > it gives this info.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Hope this is clearer.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Cheers Steve
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "Gary S. Terhune" <grystnews@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > > > > > newsPIMDNsIFHA.2700@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > There's nothing wrong with running the CPU at 100%. I do it
> all
> > > the
> > > > > > > > time, running SETI. You just need to be more aware of your
> CPU's
> > > > > > > > temperature, have conservative settings in place to protect
> the
> > > CPU
> > > > > from
> > > > > > > > meltdown (either in BIOS or by running a mobo monitor.)
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > However, if you don't know what's causing your CPU to run at
> 100%
> > > on a
> > > > > > > > continuous basis, that's when it's time to be concerned about
> > > malware.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > > Gary S. Terhune
> > > > > > > > MS MVP Shell/User
> > > > > > > > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
> > > > > > > > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > news:edXXpYpIFHA.2136@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > > Hi guys.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Tom Coyote has been doing an amazing job and all is going
> well.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > But Siggyx has commented that>> "But if your CPU is at 100%
> all
> > > the
> > > > > > > > time
> > > > > > > > > that's not generally a good thing."<<.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > I guess he knows this by the log, I have had a look to see
> where
> > > in
> > > > > > > > the log
> > > > > > > > > it refers to this but have failed.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > What does Siggyx mean by this and what can I do about it.
> And
> > > for
> > > > > > > > interest,
> > > > > > > > > where in the log does it refer to this.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Cheers Steve.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.win98.gen_discussion (More info?)

The help file gives all the basic usage, and the main uses of the program. You sort
of have to start researching and googling on terms and info you don't understand, is
about the best way to learn with the app.
The snapshot shows what is *currently* running, so not all startup processes may be
listed, if you subsequently turned any off. Also, there is some new malware that
apparently will not appear in all process viewers.....the stuff is getting sneakier,
and harder to remove.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
http://aumha.org/alex.htm
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


"Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
news:ux$DnpaKFHA.1948@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> I had already posted the snapshot for "the guy" to see that my cpu was
> running at 7% or so at idle, and asked again why he thought it was at 100%,
> doesn't matter now though, as I can see for myself .
> Thankyou for that!!!!!
>
> I had already read the overview in help, and read up on most of the info on
> basic set-up and what does what, though as a beginner I don't know a fair
> bit of what its all about. When I need to know I will find out or ask.
>
> My question about a tutorial was aim at finding out the top one or two
> usages for the tool, without getting to deep.
>
> Question, does the report (snapshot) list EVERYTHING that was started at
> start-up and is running in the background at that very moment, and is it
> possible that anything such as malware etc could also be loaded at start-up
> or running without being listed or show up as part of the percentage.
>
> P.S. have read the post by Zando (prevent cascading windows) What was his
> problem!!! All you guys deserve more respect than that!!!
>
> Cheers Steve
>
> "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:e8wlFtPKFHA.1500@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > Your "snapshot" states:
> > Process PID CPU Description Company Namea
> > Idle 0x0 93.33 System Idle Process
> >
> > That means the CPU is 93.33% Idle. Idle means not in use, so it is pretty
> obvious
> > you are NOT in fact running the CPU at 100% usage! Dunno where the guy
> got the idea
> > that was happening.
> >
> > I don't know if there is a tutorial for Process Explorer, I have never
> looked for
> > one. When you run the program and minimise it, the icon it creates next
> to your
> > clock on the taskbar shows the CPU usage. The green is CPU usage; it
> turns yellow
> > when it gets high, and red when it goes to 100%. Black indicates little
> or no
> > usage. Capiche?
> > --
> > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
> > ~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
> > http://aumha.org/alex.htm
> > http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> >
> >
> > "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
> > news:em2U0JMKFHA.2716@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > > What a wonderful little program, I'm sure it goes deeper than I can use
> at
> > > the moment.
> > >
> > > I will look myself, but is there a tutorial on how best to use it.
> > >
> > > Here's a snapshot :-
> > >
> > > Process PID CPU Description Company Namea
> > > Idle 0x0 93.33 System Idle Process
> > > KERNEL32.DLL 0xFF0F701B 0.49 Win32 Kernel core component Microsoft
> > > Corporation
> > > MSGSRV32.EXE 0xFFFF24FF Windows 32-bit VxD Message Server Microsoft
> > > Corporation
> > > mmtask.tsk 0xFFFF9E53 Multimedia background task support module
> Microsoft
> > > Corporation
> > > MPREXE.EXE 0xFFFF336F WIN32 Network Interface Service Process
> Microsoft
> > > Corporation
> > > RTVSCN95.EXE 0xFFFFB05F 0.49 Symantec AntiVirus Symantec Corporation
> > > MSTASK.EXE 0xFFFFA5E3 Task Scheduler Engine Microsoft Corporation
> > > KB891711.EXE 0xFFFE8343 Windows KB891711 component Microsoft
> Corporation
> > > DEFWATCH.EXE 0xFFFE76B3 Virus Definition Daemon Symantec Corporation
> > > AOLACSD.EXE 0xFFFE1C77 0.59 AOL Connectivity Service America Online,
> Inc.
> > > EXPLORER.EXE 0xFFFDC897 Windows Explorer Microsoft Corporation
> > > REALPLAY.EXE 0xFFFCF023 RealPlayer RealNetworks, Inc.
> > > LOADQM.EXE 0xFFFCC087 Microsoft QMgr Microsoft Corporation
> > > TASKMON.EXE 0xFFFC7B03 Task Monitor Microsoft Corporation
> > > CTNOTIFY.EXE 0xFFFC063F Disc Detector Creative Technology Ltd.
> > > MEDIADET.EXE 0xFFFB4E3F Disc Detector Creative Technology Ltd.
> > > SYSTRAY.EXE 0xFFFC02DB System Tray Applet Microsoft Corporation
> > > WMIEXE.EXE 0xFFF9467B WMI service exe housing Microsoft Corporation
> > > STIMON.EXE 0xFFFBF3F3 0.59 Still Image Devices Monitor Microsoft
> > > Corporation
> > > QTTASK.EXE 0xFFFB6D67 Apple Computer, Inc.
> > > AOLDIAL.EXE 0xFFFB443B 2.25 AOL Connectivity Service Dialer America
> > > Online, Inc
> > > MIXER.EXE 0xFFFB2493 Mixer C-Media Electronic Inc.
> (www.cmedia.com.tw)
> > > DDHELP.EXE 0xFFFBCEC7 Microsoft DirectX Helper Microsoft
> Corporation
> > > VPTRAY.EXE 0xFFFB04AF 0.10 Symantec AntiVirus Symantec Corporation
> > > CALCHECK.EXE 0xFFFAF7C7 Photo Express -- Calendar Checker Ulead
> Systems,
> > > Inc.
> > > WATCH.EXE 0xFFFADD4F Watch MFC Application ,
> > > QUICKDCF.EXE 0xFFFA12FF Exif Launcher FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD.
> > > PROCEXP.EXE 0xFFF9A75F 2.16 Sysinternals Process Explorer
> Sysinternals
> > > WZQKPICK.EXE 0xFFF94013 WinZip Executable WinZip Computing, Inc.
> > >
> > > Process: <Non-existent Process> Pid: 0
> > >
> > > "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
> > > news:eeh$dwAKFHA.2428@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > Please post back and let us know what you see for processor usage in
> > > Process
> > > > Explorer. One thing I like is that you can minimise Process Explorer
> to
> > > the System
> > > > Tray, and the icon there will show you current processor usage.
> > > > --
> > > > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
> > > > ~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
> > > > http://aumha.org/alex.htm
> > > > http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> > > >
> > > > "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > newsKtGcFAKFHA.2356@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Sorry about that, I was having a "dense" moment.
> > > > >
> > > > > Be sure to know that I truly value your help and advice, as I do all
> > > that
> > > > > help me on this forum.
> > > > >
> > > > > You all are teaching me so much.
> > > > >
> > > > > Many genuine thanks Steve.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
> > > > > news:enbrI8#JFHA.3336@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > I already told you....download Process Explorer and it will have a
> CPU
> > > > > meter you can
> > > > > > look at, along with details of what is running and what percentage
> of
> > > the
> > > > > CPU usage
> > > > > > each is using:
> > > > > > http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/ [...] cexp.shtml
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
> > > > > > ~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
> > > > > > http://aumha.org/alex.htm
> > > > > > http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:%23QQted%23JFHA.2620@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > Thanks Glen,
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > I didn't ask Siggyx because when I have asked for info in the
> past
> > > he
> > > > > has
> > > > > > > not answered, I assumed that he is to busy to digress, but I
> will
> > > ask
> > > > > him.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > No I am not seeing any report
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > We have run the usual batch of various programs during the
> > > delousing, so
> > > > > he
> > > > > > > must have seen the CPU usage from one of those, or else how
> would he
> > > > > know.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Could you run me through how I can check my CPU usage and other
> > > checks I
> > > > > > > need to do, I assume it is in the bios or cmos or there abouts.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Many Thanks Steve
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "glee" <glee29@spamindspring.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:eI2U903JFHA.2356@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > The Hijack This log does not show percentage of CPU usage.
> Why
> > > don't
> > > > > you
> > > > > > > ask the
> > > > > > > > responder, Siggyx, why he thinks you are using 100% of the
> CPU?
> > > Are
> > > > > you
> > > > > > > seeing a
> > > > > > > > CPU usage report on your system yourself?
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Get the Sysinternals Freeware, Process Explorer, and look for
> > > > > yourself:
> > > > > > > > http://www.sysinternals.com/ntw2k/ [...] cexp.shtml
> > > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > > Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
> > > > > > > > ~ In memory of our friend, MVP Alex Nichol ~
> > > > > > > > http://aumha.org/alex.htm
> > > > > > > > http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > news:eqxMjT2JFHA.1176@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > > Sorry for not being clear enough, but I assumed that as it
> was
> > > my
> > > > > post
> > > > > > > on
> > > > > > > > > this newsgroup, that it was suggested that I went to the
> > > tomcoyote
> > > > > forum
> > > > > > > to
> > > > > > > > > post the hijack this log, that you would know what I meant.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Anyhow, Siggyx at the tomcoyote forum has been delousing my
> > > 'puter
> > > > > and
> > > > > > > we
> > > > > > > > > have nearly finished, but he has commented that:-
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > "But if your CPU is at 100% all the time that's not
> generally a
> > > good
> > > > > > > thing."
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > I do not know why my PC would be working this hard, as it is
> not
> > > > > doing
> > > > > > > > > anything other than waiting for us to use it for something.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Also, I would like to know how Siggyx knew that it is
> running at
> > > > > 100%,
> > > > > > > he
> > > > > > > > > must know this from the hijackthis log , could you explain
> where
> > > in
> > > > > the
> > > > > > > log
> > > > > > > > > it gives this info.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Hope this is clearer.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Cheers Steve
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > "Gary S. Terhune" <grystnews@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > > newsPIMDNsIFHA.2700@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > > > There's nothing wrong with running the CPU at 100%. I do
> it
> > > all
> > > > > the
> > > > > > > > > > time, running SETI. You just need to be more aware of
> your
> > > CPU's
> > > > > > > > > > temperature, have conservative settings in place to
> protect
> > > the
> > > > > CPU
> > > > > > > from
> > > > > > > > > > meltdown (either in BIOS or by running a mobo monitor.)
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > However, if you don't know what's causing your CPU to run
> at
> > > 100%
> > > > > on a
> > > > > > > > > > continuous basis, that's when it's time to be concerned
> about
> > > > > malware.
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > > > > Gary S. Terhune
> > > > > > > > > > MS MVP Shell/User
> > > > > > > > > > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/cleanboot.htm
> > > > > > > > > > http://www.grystmill.com/articles/security.htm
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > "Moonraker" <moonraker@home.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > > > news:edXXpYpIFHA.2136@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > > > > Hi guys.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > Tom Coyote has been doing an amazing job and all is
> going
> > > well.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > But Siggyx has commented that>> "But if your CPU is at
> 100%
> > > all
> > > > > the
> > > > > > > > > > time
> > > > > > > > > > > that's not generally a good thing."<<.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > I guess he knows this by the log, I have had a look to
> see
> > > where
> > > > > in
> > > > > > > > > > the log
> > > > > > > > > > > it refers to this but have failed.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > What does Siggyx mean by this and what can I do about
> it.
> > > And
> > > > > for
> > > > > > > > > > interest,
> > > > > > > > > > > where in the log does it refer to this.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > Cheers Steve.
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>