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Asked Oct 1, 2005, 06:25 PM — 3 Answers
Every time I log onto the Internet, my CPU usage goes from like 2% to 100%. Once the page loads, it dies back down, but then when I click a link and try to load another page it goes back to 100%.

Plus, the Comcast logo spins, then stalls, then spins, then stalls until the page loads. It never used to do this and was lightning fast, and could run 5 or 6 Internet windows at once. Now it can barely run one.

Also, the fan is on constantly, and when I use the Internet, it goes full blast and won't come down until I close out Internet Explorer. Jason

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Oct 2, 2005, 05:53 PM
Your best bet would be to scan for adware, spyware, and viruses. That sounds like that's what's slowing down your machine.

If you need help with that, just ask and I would be happy to explain more.
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Oct 2, 2005, 06:21 PM
I've run just about everything there is including HiJack This, AdAware, SpyBot, etc. I can post a list of the running processes when I get home.

BTW, my restore points will not restore. I've tried it several times.
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Oct 2, 2005, 06:28 PM
Hmm perhaps some of the other experts will have some suggestions, also because I'm not all that sure.
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