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    #1

    computer issue

    ibm t40
    1.7 ghz pentium M
    1.2 gb ram
    xp pro

    all of a sudden it has been going really slow...and running REALLY hot. if i open up the task manager, the process called "System" running under SYSTEM is using 99% CPU all the time.

    it does this even after i reboot.

    any ideas?
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    #2
    Jon check to see if its SVCHOST.EXE that is taking up the 99% CPU.... there is usually more than one instance of it running but if one is taking the 99% You may need to reinstall windows.

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      #3
      its not SVCHOST

      in task manager, the process is called "System" under the "image name" column. it only uses 220k of memory, all the time.

      i searched online a bit and the only conclusive thing i found was one guy said to boot with no battery in... i did that and its working fine right now... i'm going to reboot in a moment with the battery back in we'll see what happens.
      Escort GTR -- 11.87 @ 117.6 mph -- 320 HP / 325 Ft. Lbs. @ 23 PSI
      ... The first FWD BG with a Toyota E153 transmission conversion in the USA!
      Looking for BP x Toyota E153 adapter plates? PM me or contact me on Facebook: Riel Performance Parts

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        #4
        shine a light thru the ven to the fan on the bottom, and check the airflow thru the vent...

        my call? the heat exchanger is covered in hair and dust and isnt moving enough air to cool it. the proccesses read 99% because the Pentium M proccessor is designed to throttle back the speed when its too hot or low on power

        EDIT, 70% of the time, if you open system properties the proccessor with read lower than the actual speed.
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          #5
          i agree with shawn my old laptop did that alot. take a deep breath and blow into the fan vent. and prepare for dust to come flying out the other one.
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            #6
            compressed air is your friend


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              #7
              ^ i agree but if you dont have it a deep breath is just as good lol
              1994 Escort LX Wagon
              2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
              91 Infiniti M30 Convertible - Traded in for Veloster
              91 EGT - Junked May 2012

              "Going to church doesn't make you a Christian like standing in a garage doesn't make you a car."

              "I usually downshift when I'm near a Prius so they can hear me hurting the environment"

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