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    cpu running at 100%

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by cpali123, Mar 1, 2012.

  1. cpali123

    cpali123 Newbie

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    have an acer aspire 5532 cpu running windows 7 cpu constantly running at 100%. Have updated all drivers and cleaned cpu fan and heat sink. any ideas???
     
    cpali123, Mar 1, 2012
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    Geekz Notebook Deity

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    is that a fresh windows 7 install or maybe a service/running program/anti virus scanning/malware or virus causing it to constantly work
     
    Geekz, Mar 2, 2012
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    What's the process using so much CPU?
     
    downloads, Mar 2, 2012
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