Windows 7: My desktop is freaking out and my CPU spikes

ProbleMatic · 11 Feb 2013

So, i'm not sure if this is the correct section to post to in regards to this, I'm assuming so. Anyway, here's my problem. I would be using the computer like I normally would, when all of a sudden, the graphics would start freaking out, things would be disappearing/reappearing, like the taskbar, window elements, text, things would start blinking etc. The screen would never go black during this, just acting funny. After awhile, my processor would return to normal and everything's fine again. I looked in task manager to see if I could figure it out, but no such luck. It just stopped by itself.

Also, I never know when I'll get hit with this. It just happens at random.

ICit2lol · 12 Feb 2013

Hello Problem mate done any scans for malware? if not try these

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/

http://www.superantispyware.com/

http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/
The try this for the temps on the CPU and mobo

http://www.piriform.com/speccy/download < download from piriform and watch out for add ons

ProbleMatic · 12 Feb 2013

Went to Glary Utilities | Glarysoft and used Glary Utilities, which is pretty amazing by the way. So far no problems. I don't appear to have any Malware on my system, already ran a scan.

I will post a new thread in the future on this page if the problem persists with cpu temps and whatnot, whatever is required. This page is saved to my desktop for the future.

Love speccy! Thanks anyway.

ICit2lol · 12 Feb 2013

Ok mate but be VERY careful with those sorts of apps it's probably ok but then there are probably a thousand more that are not

As a precaution make sure you back the system up regularly - just in case.

ProbleMatic · 14 Mar 2013

It is happening again.... I will upload a video and post.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjzmclZ79E4 < click please, hard to describe in words.

ProbleMatic · 14 Mar 2013

It just now stopped doing this. It's back to normal again and my processor is fine now. This went on for several minutes.

indianacarnie · 14 Mar 2013

Test your memory. I'd look at the gpu also. I also wouldn't recommend any all in one fixit utilities.

ProbleMatic · 14 Mar 2013

I just bought a new GPU not too long ago.. what should I use to test memory? Memtest86+ ?

indianacarnie · 14 Mar 2013

Memtest would be fine. Have you checked the seating of the new gpu?

linnemeyerhere · 14 Mar 2013

As well as the above mentioned, go and get the latest driver directly from the mfgr's site.

Windows 7: My desktop is freaking out and my CPU spikes

My desktop is freaking out and my CPU spikes problems?