System Idle Process Problem

ilovefishsticks · 06-20-2005, 04:32 PM

Some of my programs keep freezing (especialy real media player), so I did ctrl-alt-delete to end the program. then i went to processes and system idle process jums up to 98 or 99% of cpu usage even though it only uses 20k of phisical ram. Can somone help me fix it??? Also this only happens about half the time on the computer and it realy drags it to a halt. Plz help!

polaris500ho4x4 · 06-21-2005, 10:32 PM

how much spyware is on your computer... maybe ever Ssk files that are running in your background with your notice

Bunchofstuff · 06-22-2005, 06:13 AM

the system idle process will always be at 90 - 100 when the computer isnt doing anything, but that doesnt mean that ur cpu is at 100% , click the performace tab and if ur cpu is at 100% or close to it some programs that you are runing might cause that, and spyware, go get a spyware remover and scan your system or try to close every thing that ur doing and see if its still at 100%

LittleHoov · 06-22-2005, 06:15 AM

try using hijackthis to see what all is running on that machine, just be careful with it and dont do anything too crazy

ilovefishsticks · 07-07-2005, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleHoov

try using hijackthis to see what all is running on that machine, just be careful with it and dont do anything too crazy

where do i get hijackthis, is it free?

houssam_ballout · 07-08-2005, 05:51 PM

be sure, that u don't have addware or spyware, and also u don't have so much programs running in the background that u don't need them

**Cromewell** · 07-08-2005, 06:00 PM

System Idle Process is suppose to read 95-99% CPU time when only windows and other light tasks are running. Programs freezing is unrelated to system idle.

System Idle Process doesn't use any CPU power, it is a reading of how much time your CPU isn't using (aka it is idling). If this process didn't exist (such as with windows 95) your CPU would be running at full power all the time and making a lot of heat

**Buzz1927** · 07-08-2005, 06:33 PM

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where do i get hijackthis, is it free?

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dyserq · 07-11-2005, 02:29 PM

system idle shows how much of your cpu you have available to you, if your doing nothing at all the system idle process is usually around the 99 percent mark
hijackthis is a free virus scanner by the way, you can post hijackthis logs on the internet to let people see if there may be something wrong with your computer

06-20-2005, 04:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
ilovefishsticks Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA Age: 18 Posts: 396	System Idle Process Problem Some of my programs keep freezing (especialy real media player), so I did ctrl-alt-delete to end the program. then i went to processes and system idle process jums up to 98 or 99% of cpu usage even though it only uses 20k of phisical ram. Can somone help me fix it??? Also this only happens about half the time on the computer and it realy drags it to a halt. Plz help! __________________ My Computer Specs NVidia GeForce 6600 256mb Intel D195PCY motherboard Intel Pentium 4 3.2 Ghtz HT 300 GB Seagate SATA HDD 2048mb 533mhtz ddr2 corsair (1x1024)(2x512) Aspire X-Dreamer II case Ultra X-Connect PSU BenQ Dvd-R and DVD-RW 5.1 logitech x530 speaker system 19 inch Fuji Plus LCD monitor

06-22-2005, 06:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
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07-08-2005, 06:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 24 Posts: 10,086	System Idle Process is suppose to read 95-99% CPU time when only windows and other light tasks are running. Programs freezing is unrelated to system idle. System Idle Process doesn't use any CPU power, it is a reading of how much time your CPU isn't using (aka it is idling). If this process didn't exist (such as with windows 95) your CPU would be running at full power all the time and making a lot of heat __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org

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06-21-2005, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
polaris500ho4x4 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 35	how much spyware is on your computer... maybe ever Ssk files that are running in your background with your notice

06-22-2005, 06:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bunchofstuff banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA , Georgia Age: 19 Posts: 491	the system idle process will always be at 90 - 100 when the computer isnt doing anything, but that doesnt mean that ur cpu is at 100% , click the performace tab and if ur cpu is at 100% or close to it some programs that you are runing might cause that, and spyware, go get a spyware remover and scan your system or try to close every thing that ur doing and see if its still at 100%

07-08-2005, 05:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
houssam_ballout Diamond Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: here Age: 22 Posts: 1,016	be sure, that u don't have addware or spyware, and also u don't have so much programs running in the background that u don't need them

07-11-2005, 02:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
dyserq Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 134	system idle shows how much of your cpu you have available to you, if your doing nothing at all the system idle process is usually around the 99 percent mark hijackthis is a free virus scanner by the way, you can post hijackthis logs on the internet to let people see if there may be something wrong with your computer