using 100 %

Could you be more specific as to which process exactly is sucking all the processor?

Dear syem,
A hearty welcome to windows seven forum!


As RobbieR detailed, 1)open the Task manager, 2)open "Processes"3) click on "processes"tab, so that they arrange themselves in a descending order (see my snapshot below) of usage and post the top 5 culprits and 4) you must do this (naturellement) with the cable connection!

The needle of suspicion points to browsers like Firefox, especially when the connectivity is good as is with the cable! Boy, that fox has a fire in the belly!:)

regards,
Sreedhav

As fellow geeks here already asked, please post a screenshot showing which processes are "eating" your resources. These tutorials tell you how to make and post screenshots on Seven Forums:
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RobbieR said:

When the cpu usage is up at 100%, open the task manager (ctrl + alt + del) and find out what process is using up the biggest percent of the cpu, and let us know.

Pressing CTRL + ALT + DEL in Windows 7 does not open Task Manager. It opens a switch user / lock computer screen. In this screen you then have to click Start Task Manager:



You can also start Task Manager by right clicking an empty spot on Taskbar, then selecting Start Task Manager from context menu.

sreedhav said:

As RobbieR detailed, 1)open the Task manager, 2)open "Processes"3) click on "processes"tab, so that they arrange themselves in a descending order (see my snapshot below) of usage and post the top 5 culprits and 4) you must do this (naturellement) with the cable connection!

A small error there. Open Processes tab, click column title Memory:



Now make a screenshot and post it here.

:) Kari

Dear kari,
Such are the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune! I stand corrected! As you said, rt.clicking in an empty space in the task bar is my method of choice!It's so cool and the sum of such small utilities have made Win.7 a giant success.

Thanks,
Sreedhav

CTRL+Shift+Esc. Thats what i use for windows 7.

It may go upto 100% for a short time, i think it will jump back to normal. Did you checked for sufficient time?

YBL

I would consider a full scan using MalwareBytes.

The fact that your system is using so much when hard connected to the net may be a sign of infection and is worth checking out.


OS

Orbital Shark said:

I would consider a full scan using MalwareBytes.

The fact that your system is using so much when hard connected to the net may be a sign of infection and is worth checking out.


OS

Nice catch, didn't even think this. You are The Man, OS!

Kari