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It almost appears as if Windows Update is causing it. If you disable the Windows Update service (temporarily), does the CPU usage subside, or move to another process?
It almost appears as if Windows Update is causing it. If you disable the Windows Update service (temporarily), does the CPU usage subside, or move to another process?
Its windows update browsing what to download for your computer, let it run for some minutes and see if the high cpu usage stops?
Ok so I took out two sticks of ram and problem solved. Now I'm back down to 4g (the whole reason for 64bit was for more ram) >.< any ideas now?
I changed that to 64bit mode before I even removed the ram cause I figured that was the problem. Currently using that setting now, just 100% cpu with 8g ram still even with that setting (my board is capable of 8g) idk
Last edited by eckostate; 07 Dec 2011 at 13:36. Reason: rewording
Run a full scan with Malwarebytes. Install a free lightweight AV like Avast or Microsoft Security Essentials and run a full scan.
Test your RAM and slots thoroughly following these steps: RAM - Test with Memtest86+
Recheck that your RAM is spec'd correctly without doubt.
Once RAM is confirmed or bad stick/slot removed, I would reinstall following these steps to get a perfect reinstall, particularly if they vary greatly from the way you first installed: Reinstalling Windows 7
Last edited by gregrocker; 07 Dec 2011 at 14:31.
I had a feeling it was svchost.exe.
This is caused by a virus, same thing happened to me, however it is easy to remove if you have a restore disk or a Restore Point.
Use a System Restore point or a clean install, I used a System Restore, but others may be able to troubleshoot even more with a more advanced method.
To enter System Restore, repeatedly press F8 during Boot, and go down to System Restore, select a date that was before the problem happened.
Hope this helps, and good luck.
Joe.