Solved Constant 30% CPU usage in windows 7 when idle

Lightwind

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Hello, I'm having a problem where windows utilizes 30% of CPU usage even when Idle.

The problem starts when i open a program like games or any intensive application that requires alot of CPU load. But after closing the program, i noticed in my taskbar that windows generates and continues to use up to 30% of CPU load on other applications for example Dwm.exe (desktop windows management) but if i stop DWN.exe from taskbar, another program or service will replace it and generates the same CPU load, if i stop that another will take its place like svchost or the taskbar.exe itself getting a 25 to 27 cpu load. Its like an ongoing cycle or Loop of CPU usage, its supposed to stop after closing programs.

I already have done steps i thought would clear this problem and these are:
Registry fix
ran Avast Anti-virus
reset BIOS
ran anti malware programs
ran Msconfig and disabled unwanted programs running on the background
ran windows 7 update
updated all my drivers

Summary:
The problem still persist. This problem doesnt occur after boot, everything is fine with my system idle getting 97%. it only starts after i ran a program that utilizes high CPU load but after closing it, the heavy CPU load continues by replacing the closed program with another either dwm.exe,taskmanager.exe,svchost.exe..etc

I hope somebody helps me resolve this problem, i greatly appreciate it. thank you
 

My Computer

OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit x64
CPU
AMD Phenom(tm) 9750 (2.4Ghz) Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD 785GTM-E45 (MS-7549)
Memory
4.00 GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT 1gb 256bit
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VX2439wm 24" LCD monitor
Screen Resolution
1280 x 800 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
WDC WD800BB-00JHC0 ATA Device (75Gb)
PSU
600 watts generic PSU
Never mind i found the problem :geek:
 

My Computer

OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit x64
CPU
AMD Phenom(tm) 9750 (2.4Ghz) Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD 785GTM-E45 (MS-7549)
Memory
4.00 GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT 1gb 256bit
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VX2439wm 24" LCD monitor
Screen Resolution
1280 x 800 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
WDC WD800BB-00JHC0 ATA Device (75Gb)
PSU
600 watts generic PSU
same problem

I have exactly the same problem:

Heavy task -> dwm.exe goes to 30-50% CPU -> kill it -> some other task 30-50% CPU -> kill it -> some other task to 30-50% CPU -> ...

Tried everything from antivirus to system cleaners etc - but nothing helps.

Lightwind, could you tell us how to fix it? (PM if this works better.)

Thanks!
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
My problem was caused by a program, i forgot it's called (some kind of a mobile phone application and USB related programs too) it constantly updates itself that goes on a loop, i guess it's corrupted when it does that. somehow it affects other programs to go on heavy load with it. i deleted it and it's gone. although i heard some people had the same problem but the cause wasn't like mine, some said it was their video card program (due to background updates)...all they did was re-install their OS to solve the issue.
 

My Computer

OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit x64
CPU
AMD Phenom(tm) 9750 (2.4Ghz) Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD 785GTM-E45 (MS-7549)
Memory
4.00 GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT 1gb 256bit
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ViewSonic VX2439wm 24" LCD monitor
Screen Resolution
1280 x 800 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 59 Hz
Hard Drives
WDC WD800BB-00JHC0 ATA Device (75Gb)
PSU
600 watts generic PSU
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