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    krazy_alzan Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 27, 2005, 04:04 PM
    Explorer.exe at 100% CPU Usage Please Help!!
    When I'm on my laptop explorer.exe starts to use 100% of the CPU and I can't figure out y. It lasts about 10-20 minutes form when I start the computer and occasionally lowers then peaks again to 100%. I really need to figure this out because the cooling fan comes on and its really starting to get on my nerves
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    Jul 28, 2007, 07:28 AM
    Check for spyware and adware.
    virus scan running, or some applications are running in the background.

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