CPU and memory Usage


  1. HonorGamer
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    Windows 8.1 Pro x64
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    CPU and memory Usage


    Alright well the other day i switched from using Avast to MSE. After the switch it seems that my memory, and my cpu is being used a lot. Even when i am not running anything besides the AV, and Windows Task Manager, and the little processes.

    I have scanned my computer for viruses, malware, spyware, and even did a disk defrag. I also closed any processes that i know are not required. But it only dropped it down a little.

    I am at tech school right now, but when i get home i will get screenshots of it. Until then, any ideas?
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  3. richc46
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    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Welcome
    Type process explorer in search and you will see what is being used.

    Try a clean boot to solve the problem
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
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