CPU running high even in resting state

[Skyhook]

Recently my laptop is running a high CPU load even with a minimal amount of apps open. Usually between 25 and 40 percent. 10 minutes later it can sometime4s drop to at <10% with nothing changed. AVG finds no problems, what should I try next? I'm running a Dell laptop with Win7 and 4gigs of RAM

 

[Britton30]

In Start rb: type in resmon and hit enter, Resource Monitor will open. Click the CPU tab and it will display what processes are using the CPU.

 

[AmericanPharaoh]

If you are unable to locate the issue. It's possible your computer may be infected.

Ask a site moderator to move your post to the "System Security" forum.

Once there, you can request Malware removal assistance.

John

 

[SandeepP]

Recently my laptop is running a high CPU load even with a minimal amount of apps open. Usually between 25 and 40 percent. 10 minutes later it can sometime4s drop to at <10% with nothing changed. AVG finds no problems, what should I try next? I'm running a Dell laptop with Win7 and 4gigs of RAM

Hi Skyhook,

Check the processes consuming the CPU as suggested by Britton. You can also check this tutorial below which helps you in improving overall performance of you Windows:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/220165-troubleshooting-steps-windows-7-a.html

Keeps us posted with the results.