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    Nirom42 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 26, 2007, 07:07 AM
    Too many processes causing crawl?
    My HP laptop (Windows XP, 1GB memory) periodically slows to a crawl or stops for several seconds. If I check “performance” in "Windows Task Manager", I see CPU usage 100% and PF usage 599MB/1621MB and I have 81 processes going. The 100% CPU usage can happen before I even open any program. I assume too many “Processes” is the culprit but I have no clue as to what they are and which ones I can close. Any suggestion welcome. MLM
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    Apr 26, 2007, 07:11 AM
    In task manager You should be able to sort your processes by system load, look athte ones with highest system load and let us know what they are.
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    Apr 26, 2007, 07:11 AM
    For starters go through your installed programs and remove any you no longer use.

    Once this is done you need to open up the MSCONFIG menu.
    Start > Run > Type "Msconfig"
    Go to the start tab and UNcheck any you don't need to run at start up.

    If you are unsure about this post a list and we'll help.
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