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Too many processes... Lag?
So, I just recently formatted my HDD, and did a clean install of Win7 Ultimate x86. Prior to me formatting, when I wasn't doing anything, when the OS was sitting idle, I'd have 15-20 processes running at the most. My CPU usage was always anywhere from 2%-7%, and I experienced no lag at all. RAM usage was usually around 420MB-ish. I came upon a problem, and had to reformat. After a clean install of 7, I proceeded to go online and re-download and install all of the programs I had. Just recently, I've noticed my CPU usage is jumping from 0% to 50% to 100% and down back to 0% every 2 seconds. I now have 45-50 processes running at any given time, and my RAM usage is 530MB+. What the hell could have caused a slowdown like this? Why are there more processes then before? I already checked startup programs and stuff. What seems to be doing it is about 15 "svchost.exe" processes running at any given time. On my previous installation, I had like 2-3 at the most. I'm not enjoying this lag. Somebody help me out?
Another note:
On my previous installation, for gaming graphics in WEI, I got a 3.0. Now, I've got a 2.0. No change in hardware.
Help would be much appreciated.. thanks..
~TA