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Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on June 27, 2006, 08:37:27 PM: Ok, everytime i go to play a game, for example "age of empires 2" my CPU usage goes right to a 100%. I found this out by opening the task manager. It really wont let me play because it gives me so much lagg that i have to get off reboot and try again (even know it's going to do the same thing) Im pretty sure it's not spyware or virus related because my computer is clean. Ive done checks with loads of spyware and anti-viruses and they all came up 0. Im really running out of options here. It may have something to do with the registry? im not to sure, and i really didn't want to mess around with it because im not good with registry. Can anyone help me plz?
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on June 28, 2006, 09:31:55 AM: my computer specs are:
256 Mb ram
1100Mhz
1.10 Ghz
Intel Pentium intel® celeron(tm)CPU
1 harddrive total size 37.2 Gb, Free space 22.9 Gb
graphics card nVidia geforce2 MX/MX 400 (i think this is the main problem)

I also had people tell me i may need more ram, because XP uses 256 MB of ram alone. And to play games i should have a minimum of 512Mb.

Oh and i forgot to mention, it only started doing this a few weeks ago, with the lagg. thats why i was saying somethign maybe corrupted in the registry or something. But i only use my computer to play Age of empires and search the web alittle. Thats about it. I try to keep only important stuff on it.
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on June 28, 2006, 10:25:34 PM: Let's eliminate malware
You know the drill
From my signature below, download and save too a permanent folder of it's own onto your harddrive
Hijackthis 1.99.1
Open Hijackthis.exe

Do a "SCAN and Save a Log file"
A log will open in Notepad
Copy and paste the WHOLE contents of the log here... Don't try and fix anything yet----It is all important
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on June 28, 2006, 10:57:30 PM: hopefully ur still on... I enabled everything on startup. Didn't make much of a difference..

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 11:57:23 PM, on 6/28/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_07\bin\jusched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator1\My Documents\HJT\hijackthis.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.yahoo.com/ (http://\"http://www.yahoo.com/\")
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchURL,(Default) = http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp/def...//www.yahoo.com (http://\"http://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ycomp/defaults/su/*http://www.yahoo.com\")
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_07\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002ASync] C:\WINDOWS\System32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /SYNC
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PHIME2002A] C:\WINDOWS\System32\IME\TINTLGNT\TINTSETP.EXE /IMEName
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroFilterCheck] C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSPY2002] C:\WINDOWS\System32\IME\PINTLGNT\ImScInst.exe /SYNC
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMJPMIG8.1] C:\WINDOWS\IME\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IMEKRMIG6.1] C:\WINDOWS\ime\imkr6_1\IMEKRMIG.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HostManager] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1147536687\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Skype] "C:\Program Files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /nosplash /minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Hearts - http://download.games.yahoo.com/games/clients/y/ht1_x.cab (http://\"http://download.games.yahoo.com/games/clients/y/ht1_x.cab\")
O16 - DPF: Yahoo! Pool 2 - http://download.games.yahoo.com/games/clients/y/pote_x.cab (http://\"http://download.games.yahoo.com/games/clients/y/pote_x.cab\")
O16 - DPF: {01113300-3E00-11D2-8470-0060089874ED} (Support.com Configuration Class) - http://supportcenter.rr.com/sdccommon/download/tgctlcm.cab (http://\"http://supportcenter.rr.com/sdccommon/download/tgctlcm.cab\")
O16 - DPF: {01A88BB1-1174-41EC-ACCB-963509EAE56B} (SysProWmi Class) - http://support.dell.com/systemprofiler/SysPro.CAB (http://\"http://support.dell.com/systemprofiler/SysPro.CAB\")
O16 - DPF: {05D44720-58E3-49E6-BDF6-D00330E511D3} (StagingUI Object) - http://zone.msn.com/binFrameWork/v10/StagingUI.cab46479.cab (http://\"http://zone.msn.com/binFrameWork/v10/StagingUI.cab46479.cab\")
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204 (http://\"http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204\")
O16 - DPF: {1754A1BA-A1DF-4F10-B199-AA55AA1A120F} (InstallerBehaviorFactory Class) - https://signup.msn.com/pages/MsnInstC.cab (http://\"https://signup.msn.com/pages/MsnInstC.cab\")
O16 - DPF: {30528230-99F7-4BB4-88D8-FA1D4F56A2AB} (YInstStarter Class) - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\yinsthelper.dll
O16 - DPF: {3BB54395-5982-4788-8AF4-B5388FFDD0D8} (ZoneBuddy Class) - http://zone.msn.com/BinFrameWork/v10/ZBuddy.cab32846.cab (http://\"http://zone.msn.com/BinFrameWork/v10/ZBuddy.cab32846.cab\")
O16 - DPF: {5736C456-EA94-4AAC-BB08-917ABDD035B3} (ZonePAChat Object) - http://zone.msn.com/binframework/v10/ZPAChat.cab32846.cab (http://\"http://zone.msn.com/binframework/v10/ZPAChat.cab32846.cab\")
O16 - DPF: {5D86DDB5-BDF9-441B-9E9E-D4730F4EE499} (BDSCANONLINE Control) - http://download.bitdefender.com/resources/scan8/oscan8.cab (http://\"http://download.bitdefender.com/resources/scan8/oscan8.cab\")
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/...b?1127557993765 (http://\"http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1127557993765\")
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdat...b?1127855471909 (http://\"http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/muweb_site.cab?1127855471909\")
O16 - DPF: {70BA88C8-DAE8-4CE9-92BB-979C4A75F53B} (GSDACtl Class) - http://launch.gamespyarcade.com/software/launch/alaunch.cab (http://\"http://launch.gamespyarcade.com/software/launch/alaunch.cab\")
O16 - DPF: {8EB3FF4E-86A1-4717-884D-7BA2D38272CB} (F-Secure Online Scanner) - http://support.f-secure.com/ols/fscax.cab (http://\"http://support.f-secure.com/ols/fscax.cab\")
O16 - DPF: {94B82441-A413-4E43-8422-D49930E69764} (TLIEFlashObj Class) - https://echat.us.dell.com/Media/VisitorChatENU/TLIEFlash.CAB (http://\"https://echat.us.dell.com/Media/VisitorChatENU/TLIEFlash.CAB\")
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn.com/download/MsnMesse...pDownloader.cab (http://\"http://messenger.msn.com/download/MsnMessengerSetupDownloader.cab\")
O16 - DPF: {B8BE5E93-A60C-4D26-A2DC-220313175592} (ZoneIntro Class) - http://zone.msn.com/binFramework/v10/ZIntro.cab34246.cab (http://\"http://zone.msn.com/binFramework/v10/ZIntro.cab34246.cab\")
O16 - DPF: {CAC181B0-4D70-402D-B571-C596A47D0CE0} (CBankshotZoneCtrl Class) - http://zone.msn.com/bingame/zpagames/zpa_pool.cab42858.cab (http://\"http://zone.msn.com/bingame/zpagames/zpa_pool.cab42858.cab\")
O16 - DPF: {DA2AA6CF-5C7A-4B71-BC3B-C771BB369937} (StadiumProxy Class) - http://zone.msn.com/binframework/v10/StProxy.cab41227.cab (http://\"http://zone.msn.com/binframework/v10/StProxy.cab41227.cab\")
O16 - DPF: {E5D419D6-A846-4514-9FAD-97E826C84822} - http://fdl.msn.com/zone/datafiles/heartbeat.cab (http://\"http://fdl.msn.com/zone/datafiles/heartbeat.cab\")
O16 - DPF: {E856B973-45FD-4559-8F82-EAB539144667} (Dell PC Checkup Installer Control) - http://pccheckup.dellfix.com/rel/35/install/gtdownde.cab (http://\"http://pccheckup.dellfix.com/rel/35/install/gtdownde.cab\")
O18 - Protocol: livecall - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O18 - Protocol: msnim - {828030A1-22C1-4009-854F-8E305202313F} - C:\PROGRA~1\MSNMES~1\MSGRAP~1.DLL
O20 - Winlogon Notify: avldr - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avldr.dll
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental) (rpcapd) - Unknown owner - %ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.exe" -d -f "%ProgramFiles%\WinPcap\rpcapd.ini (file missing)
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on June 28, 2006, 11:08:59 PM: Not sure if this will help, but you have a leftover from Panda AV
Do a "System scan only" with Hijackthis and put a check next to these entries:

O20 - Winlogon Notify: avldr - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\avldr.dll

After you have ticked the above entry, close All other open windows
Including this one
Leave Hijackthis open and click FIX CHECKED
OK the prompt and exit Hijackthis

Reboot the computer
any help?
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on June 29, 2006, 12:08:39 AM: Im not totally positive if it helped.. Cant get a game going, i will surely try and post back asap.
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on June 29, 2006, 01:15:52 PM: nope it didn't fix it.. /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' /> /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' />
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on June 29, 2006, 05:37:16 PM: Im really starting to think it's SP2. Like i have told u before long time ago, i had SP2 before and it bogged my computer way down, like it's doing right now.
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on June 29, 2006, 05:51:25 PM: ok, i took the time and remove SP2. now i have a bunch of hotfixes in the add/remove programs, that i dont think i need. Can u tell me which ones i can remove? Currently right now i dont have SP1 or SP2. Im going to see how my computer runs without em.

Which can i remove?¿

Ad-Aware SE Personal
Age of Empires II - The Conquerors - 1.0e Patch FINAL
AIM Invader Pro 1.1.891
AOL Instant Messenger
AVG Free Edition
BearShare
BugsysClub Software
CleanUp!
DivX
DivX Converter
DivX Player
DivX Web Player
FULL 999 NEW TAUNTS
GamePark
HijackThis 1.99.1
Intel® 536EP Modem
Intel® 536EP Modem Drivers and Utilities
J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 7
Macromedia Flash Player 8
Macromedia Shockwave Player
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Microsoft Age of Empires II
Microsoft Age of Empires II: The Conquerors Expansion
Microsoft Data Access Components KB870669
Microsoft XML Parser and SDK
Mozilla Firefox (1.5)
Nero OEM
NVIDIA Drivers
Outlook Express Q837009
QuickTime
RegScrubXP 3.25
Rescue Disk
RTC Client API v1.2
Security Update for Windows Media Player (KB911564)
Security Update for Windows Media Player 10 (KB917734)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB890046)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB893756)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896358)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896422)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896423)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896424)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB896428)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899587)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899589)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB899591)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB900725)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901017)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901190)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB901214)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB902400)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB904706)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905414)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB905749)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB908519)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911562)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911567)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB911927)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB912919)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB913580)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB914389)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB916281)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917344)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB917953)
Security Update for Windows XP (KB918439)
ShortKeys Lite
Skype 2.5
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.4
SpywareBlaster v3.5.1
Update for Windows XP (KB894391)
Update for Windows XP (KB898461)
Update for Windows XP (KB900485)
Update for Windows XP (KB908531)
Update for Windows XP (KB910437)
Viewpoint Media Player
Windows Installer 3.1 (KB893803)
Windows Live Messenger
Windows Media Format Runtime
Windows Media Player 10
Windows XP Hotfix - KB821253
Windows XP Hotfix - KB823559
Windows XP Hotfix - KB828741
Windows XP Hotfix - KB834707
Windows XP Hotfix - KB835732
Windows XP Hotfix - KB873339
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885835
Windows XP Hotfix - KB885836
Windows XP Hotfix - KB886185
Windows XP Hotfix - KB887472
Windows XP Hotfix - KB887742
Windows XP Hotfix - KB888113
Windows XP Hotfix - KB888302
Windows XP Hotfix - KB890859
Windows XP Hotfix - KB891781
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q307869 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q308210 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q310437 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q310510 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q311542 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q316397 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q318388 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q318966 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q319322 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q319949 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q320174 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q320552 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q320678 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q329048 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q329390 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q329441 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) [See Q329834 for more information]
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) Q329170
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) Q810577
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) Q810833
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) Q815021
Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) Q817606
Windows XP Hotfix (SP2) [See Q329115 for more information]
WinPcap 3.1
WinRAR archiver
WinZip
WMI ODBC Driver
Yahoo! Anti-Spy
Yahoo! Toolbar
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 10:15:23 AM: still waiting /unsure.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':unsure:\' /> /unsure.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':unsure:\' /> /huh.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':huh:\' /> /huh.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':huh:\' />
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 10:34:21 AM: Quote
ok, i took the time and remove SP2. now i have a bunch of hotfixes in the add/remove programs, that i dont think i need. Can u tell me which ones i can remove? Currently right now i dont have SP1 or SP2. Im going to see how my computer runs without em.
I'm still waiting too??

This isn't the first time you have come here with problems from this computer
Even when your log is clean

You have an older video card and you could up your RAM
You could try updating video drivers, I would purchase more Ram too

This is a recommendation
Since you removed SP2
Why not start clean
Go to your computer manufacturers website and look for updated drivers
Go to Nvidia's website and look for latest driver
Put them all on a CD or Thumbdrive

Do a clean install, afterwards, the very first thing
Install drivers needed

Get to Windows updates and install all latest updates(High Priorties) and Service pack 2

Get an AV installed, i would also reinstall SpywareBlaster
Spybot and ad-aware

Don't go installing other filesharing programs that contain spyware such as the free version of BearShare

This may be the quickest resolution to your problems
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 10:36:28 AM: ok when i do a clean installation. you mean of XP right? if i reinstall it will i be able to still use the same product key and such?

Also my computer was handmade.. i only no the manufactures of the hardware that inside the computer /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' />
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 10:45:02 AM: If it's a legit version of XP, yes use the same product key and reactivate
If it's not a legit version, sorry, I can't help you out

If you know the manufacturers hardware installed, visit their respective sites too download drivers
Including sound, motherboard drivers

A tool to help you out if needed

SIW.exe (http://\"http://www3.sympatico.ca/gtopala/about_siw.html\")
or
Everest (http://\"http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html\")
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 11:51:13 AM: Ok, just got back from reinstalling XP. also just got done dling and reinstalling Ad-aware spybot and spyblaster. But, now i keep getting this pop-up from "Messenger Service" saying

"CRITICAL ERROR MESSAGE - REGISTRY DAMAGED

Yoir Windows registry is corrupted and needs to be cleaned immediately.

Compromisted registry files can lead to the following:

1. Complete access of your PC (including online banking) by hackers
2. Slow speeds resulting in slow downloads of internet files
3. The compromise of personal information stored on your computer
4. Complete system failure resulting in the need for a complete reinstall of your hard drive.

To fix this problem:

1. Open Internet explorer from the start meni
2. in the URL Field type - www.winregistrycleaner.com
3. Note that all version of windows are supported.

Please note that once you visit www.winregistrycleaner.com and install the cleaner program you will not recive any more reminders or pop-ups like this one.

WHAT CAN I DO???
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 11:58:48 AM: That means that you didn't follow my advice
Quote
Install drivers needed

Get to Windows updates and install all latest updates(High Priorties) and Service pack 2

Get an AV installed, i would also reinstall SpywareBlaster
Spybot and ad-aware

You probably haven't updated too SP2 yet
Messenger service looks like it's still running, in SP2 it's disabled by default

Go to START>>>RUN>>>type in services.msc
Hit OK
In the next window, look on the right hand side for this service
name---- Messenger

Double click on it--- STOP the service--If running
In the drop down menu, change the startup type to Disabled
Do the same for Alerter
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 12:01:00 PM: Ok now.. FOr some reason it wont let me access windows update. It's just freezes and doesn't load the page.
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 12:11:56 PM: Important note: Ensure the xp firewall is enabled
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/n...rnmore/icf.mspx (http://\"http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/learnmore/icf.mspx\")
Until you have a chance to update to SP2 or install a better firewall such as Sunbelt Kerio's free version

Take a look at Windows Update troubleshooter page
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot (http://\"http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot\")
Some entries that may help

Manual installation instructions for Windows Update controls

Scan Hangs at 0%

Download stops or freezes. The Windows Update - Web Page Dialog window appears but download never starts

Search for Updates Loops
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 12:22:17 PM: the troubleshooting page does not work. It's like all of microsoft isn't working....
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 12:23:00 PM: What browser are you using?
Did you do a clean install or reinstall over the top
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 12:24:30 PM: i believe i did Upgrade(recommended)
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 12:27:14 PM: Okay, that was question 2, what about question 1?
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 12:29:28 PM: i first tryed with mozilla.. then with IE, niether worked. IE froze for windows update (had to alt ctrl delete the page) and the trobuleshooter just stays there, nothing shows up on page.
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 12:30:00 PM: You must use IE to get to Windows update or the troubleshooter page
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 12:32:46 PM: i did, niether page worked.
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 12:37:26 PM: I don't know what the heck is happening on your side
You more or less did a reinstall over the top and not a clean install

Can you open Hijackthis>>Open Misc tools section>>Open Hosts file manager
click the Open In Notepad button
A text file will open, copy>paste back here the whole contents please
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 12:39:25 PM: # Copyright © 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.## This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.## This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one# space.## Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.## For example:##
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 12:40:09 PM: ALL of it please
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 12:42:21 PM: that is all of it.
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 12:47:15 PM: Let's take a look at something

Open Notepad (START>>>RUN>>>type in notepad)
Hit OK
Copy the contents of the CODE box to notepad, not including the word "code"
Paste it to the empty Notepad file
In Notepad click FILE>>SAVE AS
Change the Save as Type to All Files.
Name the file as hosts.bat

Save this file on the desktop

Code: [Select]
dir %Systemdrive%\hosts /a h /s > files.txt start notepad files.txt
Double click on hosts.bat
A text file will open, copy>paste back the whole contents
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 12:48:00 PM: ok i think this reinstalling of xp rigged my rig. When i try to view a video i get this error

NPDSPLAY

Can not create DirectShow Player
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 12:52:14 PM: Volume in drive C has no label.
Volume Serial Number is 0E46-18DE

Directory of C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\etc

03/10/2006 12:25 AM 553 hosts
1 File(s) 553 bytes
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 12:56:04 PM: Can you do the following

Save these commands to a text file on desktop
Close all browsers

One at a time, copy>paste each to the run command (Start>>Run) and hit OK after each

regsvr32 jscript.dll

regsvr32 msscript.ocx

regsvr32 dispex.dll

regsvr32 vbscript.dll

regsvr32 scrrun.dll

Find and delete this file

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\etc\hosts

Reboot your computer

Back in Windows
Open Hijackthis>>open misc tools section>>Hosts file manager
Should prompt that there is no hosts file. Let it create one
Open in notepad and copy>paste back the whole contents
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 01:02:08 PM: Ok all the DLL succeeded. heres thoughs contents,

# Copyright © 1993-1999 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

127.0.0.1 localhost
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 01:02:59 PM: Try Microsoft's websites again, any luck
Use IE
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 01:04:47 PM: still just freezes and i have to alt ctrl delete it out.... /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' /> /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' /> /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' />
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 01:05:33 PM: What about Windows update troubleshoot page?
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 01:10:30 PM: that worked! where should i look?

omg now it's not working.....

im going to try to reinstall IE 6 again.. maybe IE is corrupted from reinstall, much like AVG was (had to reinstall AVG..)
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 01:13:45 PM: Try the following
Open Internet Explorer, click Tools, click Internet Options, click Connections, click LAN
> Settings. Uncheck everything in this box
Which includes
"Automatically Detect Settings" and "Use Automatic configuration script"

OK and Apply it

Under the General tab>>delete cookies and files>Including offline content
Close IE

Go to start>>run>>type in
cmd
Hit OK
type in
ipconfig /flushdns
Hit OK

Restart computer
Any luck?
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 01:25:10 PM: reinstall did not work, nor did ipconfig/flushdns

........ /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' /> /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' /> /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' />

ok, could i try new installation? instead of upgrade?
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 01:29:58 PM: That's what I was suggesting
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp (http://\"http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp\")
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 01:38:12 PM: ok i checked my hardware. it says theres no incompatability problems so im going to go ahead with it.

ill check back in about an hour or so when im done. /biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':D\' />
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 02:30:17 PM: ok back from "new installation" i went right ahead to windows update. and it still freezes /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' />
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 03:17:55 PM: Not sure what the problem is
What are you running for Internet
Cable, DSL?

Are you installing any security software before going to windows updates?
Are you changing any settings in IE before trying WU?

Can I see a new hijackthis log please
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 03:25:28 PM: ok finally! all i had to do was run ad-aware and spybot.. it seems that alexa got onto my computer (somehow) after the installation. I never thought it would happen so fast... anyway i can finally get into windows update! /tongue.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':P\' />
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 03:29:53 PM: I'm leaving for a barbeque shortly
Keep me informed how everythings running

Remember to check your hardware manufacturers websites for driver updates if any
Especially when running SP2
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 03:38:50 PM: im not sure what site there at?

I have a soyocomputer celeron proccessor
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 07:17:22 PM: ok i went to go defrag. and it freezes about 10 minutes or so into it. then it just cancels the defrag and goes to the defragment screen. /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' />
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 02, 2006, 10:14:40 PM: also. i still lagg at age of empires...
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 02, 2006, 11:01:16 PM: Try defragging in safe mode without networking
Don't open any other windows well it's doing it's job

Ensure you try and install latest Nvidia drivers from Nvidia's site
Uninstall the old drivers from add/remove programs and reboot before installing the newest drivers

Get more Ram, hardware you can use

I gave you links to SWI.exe or Everest.exe to help identify hardware

And if you are online game playing, note:

Quote
* Close all programs in the background: this should be obvious, but there are many people who are running ICQ in the background while playing. You need the full bandwidth for your game.
* Choose a host with a good connection and a fast CPU: the host has to handle a bit more than the other computers, so it should be the computer with the fastest connection and a reasonably fast processor.
* Turn the speed down: the game will still run slow but more smoothly than at a high speed setting. Many newbies turn the speed up when the lag is high, and I hate that! They make everything only worse, the men will jump around the screen and be totally uncontrollable.
* Set a maximum ping in the game setup (only available in Kali): while this feature is not 100 % reliable, it blocks at least all users with a very slow connection. Set the maximum to 800 or below (the more players there are in the game, the lower the ping should be). Note that the ping will rise will the others download the map. When setting a maximum ping, you might also block users that have other programs running in the background until the game starts. So you can alternatively set no maximum ping and then watch the ping values. Request the players with a high ping to leave, and if they don't, kick them :-)
* Not too many animals in the scenario: they produce a lot of overhead because their positions have to be updated; just take them out of the map, and the game will run smoother.
* A cable modem will not necessarily help: a cable modem has a much higher throughput, but it still runs through TCP/IP, so the latency time will be nearly the same as with a normal modem or ISDN. ATM, a new network/transport/data link protocol, will offer shorter latency times and an awesome (>150 Mbit/s) bandwidth - but that is the future. Just do not buy a cable modem with the expectation of faster games - you will get much faster downloads, though.

Taken from this link
http://artho.com/age/lag.html (http://\"http://artho.com/age/lag.html\")
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 03, 2006, 06:06:27 PM: ok tryed running defrag in safemode and still freezes at same spot.
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 03, 2006, 06:36:29 PM: At what point is it freezing at
Defrag should indicate what it's doing at the time
at the bottom of the screen

In your display properties(right click empty spot on desktop and select Properties)
I believe by default, Screen saver is set to 10 minutes
try setting screen saver to NONE in the drop down menu and in Power options set to Always ON

You can change those settings back after you defrag

When you say freezing, how much time are you giving it to continue at the point it stops at?
Is there still harddrive light activity happening? Maybe your not giving it enough time
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 03, 2006, 07:34:21 PM: ok, did what u told me to and still froze.

it stops at 28% compacting files. It freezes about 10 minutes into defrag. If i let it sit there, about 30 minutes later it will just stop the defrag and go back to main screen. Not saying defrag is complete or anything.
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 03, 2006, 09:11:10 PM: Again, I'm unsure what the problem can be
Hmmm

These steps you should make sure you follow
In your display properties(right click empty spot on desktop and select Properties)
I believe by default, Screen saver is set to 10 minutes
try setting screen saver to NONE in the drop down menu and in Power options set to Always ON

Make sure those above settings are applied and set

Shut down the computer
Wait at least 30 seconds and then boot the computer to safe mode by tapping F8 before windows loads
SAFE MODE without networking

Once in safe mode
Make sure no unnecessary programs are running in the background, this includes AV
Go to Start>>all programs>>accessories>>system tools>>disk cleanup
Let this finish calculating and then Ok to do the disk cleanup

With No other windows open start Disk Defragger

Once it has started defragging, DO NOT open any other windows
Let it run uninterrupted
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 03, 2006, 09:44:01 PM: did the same thing.
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 03, 2006, 09:46:13 PM: I just posted that half hour ago
You sure nothing is running in the background interfering and/or are you giving it enough time to finish?
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 03, 2006, 10:11:45 PM: Im postitive. I rebooted and made sure nothing was running (i even shutdown AVG) and it still freezes at same spot.
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 03, 2006, 10:18:11 PM: You shut down screen saver and put power options to always on?
You ran it in safe mode?

Not that this will help
But can you open Disk Defragment and click on Analyze
When it's done click View Report>>Save as>>Save this report too desktop then copy>Paste back the whole contents
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 03, 2006, 10:24:28 PM: ah!!!!!!!! i didn[t have the screen saver thing on "always on" i had it on Home/office desk.

Im gonna go try again and ill get back to u soon.
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 03, 2006, 10:25:49 PM: Make sure that the screen saver is set to (NONE)!!!!
That is found in the drop down menu
Then under Power set to ALWAYS ON
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 03, 2006, 10:30:43 PM: waoit before i go. what does all this mean anyway? Volume (C:)
Volume size = 37.27 GB
Cluster size = 512 bytes
Used space = 7.46 GB
Free space = 29.80 GB
Percent free space = 79 %

Volume fragmentation
Total fragmentation = 0 %
File fragmentation = 0 %
Free space fragmentation = 0 %

File fragmentation
Total files = 34,019
Average file size = 259 KB
Total fragmented files = 82
Total excess fragments = 1,944
Average fragments per file = 1.05

Pagefile fragmentation
Pagefile size = 384 MB
Total fragments = 14,166

Folder fragmentation
Total folders = 3,222
Fragmented folders = 3
Excess folder fragments = 4

Master File Table (MFT) fragmentation
Total MFT size = 43 MB
MFT record count = 37,518
Percent MFT in use = 85 %
Total MFT fragments = 3

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fragments File Size Most fragmented files
5 1,017 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\a4uw7qsh.default\XUL.mfl
6 5 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\Themes\Custom.theme
5 71 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\My Documents\My Received Files\funnyboy40043737358397\History\axi0m_dgr_2323907833.xml
19 1 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\system.LOG
4 1 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\config\SECURITY.LOG
20 424 KB \WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log
17 684 KB \StubInstaller.exe
90 188 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\.limewire\.NetworkShare\Incomplete\LimeWireWinInstaller.exe.info
4 23 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\My Documents\My Received Files\funnyboy40043737358397\History\immawickedmf695512521.xml
232 170 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\a4uw7qsh.default\Cache\_CACHE_001_
17 120 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\a4uw7qsh.default\Cache\_CACHE_002_
5 236 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\a4uw7qsh.default\Cache\_CACHE_0
125 83 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\a4uw7qsh.default\xpti.dat
5 60 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\My Documents\My Received Files\funnyboy40043737358397\History\ka_k1ll3r2483845739.xml
4 48 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\a4uw7qsh.default\bookmarks.html
230 136 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\a4uw7qsh.default\compreg.dat
5 112 KB \Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\plugins\npmozax.dll
4 184 KB \Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Avg7\Log\emc.log
6 21 KB \Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Grisoft\Avg7Data\avg7log.log
82 1 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\ntuser.dat.LOG
5 10 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\pluginreg.dat
33 118 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\.limewire\themes\black_theme.lwtp
34 120 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\.limewire\themes\classic_theme.lwtp
35 123 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\.limewire\themes\limewire_theme.lwtp
34 122 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\.limewire\themes\other_theme.lwtp
34 122 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\.limewire\themes\windows_theme.lwtp
4 77 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\.limewire\ttree.cache
31 451 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\.limewire\spam.dat

also. im trying to delete limewire and beashare completely.. i did through add/remove programs.. not sure where else i can find them.
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 03, 2006, 10:37:28 PM: I'm confused, did you or did you not do a clean install?
Did you hurriedly reinstall those 2 applications? limewire and bearshare?
Right back into the fire /ohmy.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':o\' />

I'm outta here for the night, and see how things are tomorrow
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 03, 2006, 10:49:01 PM: nooooooooooooooo dont leave /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' /> /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' />

I thought i did a clean install. Although even when i did New installation it did just about the same thing as upgrade. Because everything that was on the computer before was still here. So im not sure whats going on.

Abnd like i didn't reinstall bearshare or limewire. there just still here. There not in add/remove programs.. I removed the bearshare folder and limewire folder from C:Program Files. But there here still...

Ok i believe i got rid of all the limewire and bearshare files. Here is what i got out of it. I reanalyzed with the defragment thing and heres what i got.

Volume (C:)
Volume size = 37.27 GB
Cluster size = 512 bytes
Used space = 7.43 GB
Free space = 29.84 GB
Percent free space = 80 %

Volume fragmentation
Total fragmentation = 0 %
File fragmentation = 1 %
Free space fragmentation = 0 %

File fragmentation
Total files = 33,808
Average file size = 259 KB
Total fragmented files = 208
Total excess fragments = 5,695
Average fragments per file = 1.16

Pagefile fragmentation
Pagefile size = 384 MB
Total fragments = 14,166

Folder fragmentation
Total folders = 3,204
Fragmented folders = 3
Excess folder fragments = 4

Master File Table (MFT) fragmentation
Total MFT size = 43 MB
MFT record count = 37,302
Percent MFT in use = 84 %
Total MFT fragments = 3

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fragments File Size Most fragmented files
429 321 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\a4uw7qsh.default\Cache\_CACHE_001_
121 407 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\Local Settings\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\a4uw7qsh.default\Cache\_CACHE_002_
125 83 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\a4uw7qsh.default\xpti.dat
230 136 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\a4uw7qsh.default\compreg.dat
331 3 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrshe.dll
46 400 KB \Program Files\CleanUp!\Cleanup.exe
193 2 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\IntelS51.sys
63 500 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nviewimg.dll
159 1 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\nv4_mini.sys
456 4 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvoglnt.dll
89 832 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nview.dll
162 1 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dmcpl.exe
40 316 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nwiz.exe
36 280 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\keystone.exe
334 3 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsar.dll
33 268 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsde.dll
34 268 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrses.dll
34 276 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsesm.dll
33 272 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsfr.dll
34 272 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsit.dll
409 3 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsja.dll
408 3 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsko.dll
33 268 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsnl.dll
33 260 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsno.dll
33 264 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrspt.dll
34 268 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsptb.dll
33 264 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsru.dll
33 264 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrssl.dll
33 260 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrssv.dll
82 1 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\ntuser.dat.LOG
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 03, 2006, 11:51:05 PM: Ok! the defragmented worked! heres a before defragment and after defragment.

"before"

Volume (C:)
Volume size = 37.27 GB
Cluster size = 512 bytes
Used space = 7.42 GB
Free space = 29.84 GB
Percent free space = 80 %

Volume fragmentation
Total fragmentation = 0 %
File fragmentation = 1 %
Free space fragmentation = 0 %

File fragmentation
Total files = 33,723
Average file size = 260 KB
Total fragmented files = 166
Total excess fragments = 5,087
Average fragments per file = 1.15

Pagefile fragmentation
Pagefile size = 384 MB
Total fragments = 14,166

Folder fragmentation
Total folders = 3,189
Fragmented folders = 2
Excess folder fragments = 2

Master File Table (MFT) fragmentation
Total MFT size = 43 MB
MFT record count = 37,197
Percent MFT in use = 84 %
Total MFT fragments = 3

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fragments File Size Most fragmented files
35 3 MB \Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Free\incavi.avm
125 83 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\a4uw7qsh.default\xpti.dat
230 136 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\a4uw7qsh.default\compreg.dat
331 3 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrshe.dll
46 400 KB \Program Files\CleanUp!\Cleanup.exe
193 2 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\IntelS51.sys
63 500 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nviewimg.dll
159 1 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\nv4_mini.sys
456 4 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvoglnt.dll
89 832 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nview.dll
162 1 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\dmcpl.exe
40 316 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nwiz.exe
36 280 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\keystone.exe
334 3 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsar.dll
33 268 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsde.dll
34 268 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrses.dll
34 276 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsesm.dll
33 272 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsfr.dll
34 272 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsit.dll
409 3 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsja.dll
408 3 MB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsko.dll
33 268 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsnl.dll
33 260 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsno.dll
33 264 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrspt.dll
34 268 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsptb.dll
33 264 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrsru.dll
33 264 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrssl.dll
33 260 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrssv.dll
33 264 KB \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\nvrstr.dll
90 368 KB \Documents and Settings\Administrator1\ntuser.dat.LOG

"after"

Volume (C:)
Volume size = 37.27 GB
Cluster size = 512 bytes
Used space = 7.42 GB
Free space = 29.84 GB
Percent free space = 80 %

Volume fragmentation
Total fragmentation = 0 %
File fragmentation = 0 %
Free space fragmentation = 0 %

File fragmentation
Total files = 33,728
Average file size = 260 KB
Total fragmented files = 1
Total excess fragments = 257
Average fragments per file = 1.00

Pagefile fragmentation
Pagefile size = 384 MB
Total fragments = 14,166

Folder fragmentation
Total folders = 3,190
Fragmented folders = 1
Excess folder fragments = 0

Master File Table (MFT) fragmentation
Total MFT size = 43 MB
MFT record count = 37,203
Percent MFT in use = 84 %
Total MFT fragments = 3

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fragments File Size Files that cannot be defragmented
None

I think this is good?
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 04, 2006, 04:53:22 PM: /unsure.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':unsure:\' /> /unsure.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':unsure:\' />
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 05, 2006, 12:13:34 AM: It sounds good, but check out the other options on online game lag if still having problems
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 05, 2006, 07:59:56 AM: what u mean other options? where?
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 05, 2006, 11:24:06 PM: /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' /> /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' /> /sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':(\' />
Title: CPU usage
Post by: guestolo on July 05, 2006, 11:50:28 PM: Let me repost this again
And if you are online game playing, note:

Quote
* Close all programs in the background: this should be obvious, but there are many people who are running ICQ in the background while playing. You need the full bandwidth for your game.
* Choose a host with a good connection and a fast CPU: the host has to handle a bit more than the other computers, so it should be the computer with the fastest connection and a reasonably fast processor.
* Turn the speed down: the game will still run slow but more smoothly than at a high speed setting. Many newbies turn the speed up when the lag is high, and I hate that! They make everything only worse, the men will jump around the screen and be totally uncontrollable.
* Set a maximum ping in the game setup (only available in Kali): while this feature is not 100 % reliable, it blocks at least all users with a very slow connection. Set the maximum to 800 or below (the more players there are in the game, the lower the ping should be). Note that the ping will rise will the others download the map. When setting a maximum ping, you might also block users that have other programs running in the background until the game starts. So you can alternatively set no maximum ping and then watch the ping values. Request the players with a high ping to leave, and if they don't, kick them :-)
* Not too many animals in the scenario: they produce a lot of overhead because their positions have to be updated; just take them out of the map, and the game will run smoother.
* A cable modem will not necessarily help: a cable modem has a much higher throughput, but it still runs through TCP/IP, so the latency time will be nearly the same as with a normal modem or ISDN. ATM, a new network/transport/data link protocol, will offer shorter latency times and an awesome (>150 Mbit/s) bandwidth - but that is the future. Just do not buy a cable modem with the expectation of faster games - you will get much faster downloads, though.

Taken from this link
http://artho.com/age/lag.html (http://\"http://artho.com/age/lag.html\")

I'm not sure what else you want from me /dry.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'<_<\' />
Maybe others can help, I'm out of ideas with this topic
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 06, 2006, 09:12:31 AM: Ok, maybe ican try one more thing. Firstly, what is an ICQ? Do i have one? How can disable it?
Title: CPU usage
Post by: Edward on July 09, 2006, 01:35:19 PM: sooo???^^^