[leela13]

Hey all,
I'm new to posting here & not sure where to post this question & if this is the wrong thread, I apologize. So here's the problem , I keep getting a "high CPU Useage " box popping up. Why ? what would cause this ? & what would I do to fix it ? I have a Compaq Presario, 2GB memory, 250 GB hard drive, & my OS is Vista home basic 32 bit. Any help or info is greatly appreciated.

Thanks all
leela13

[flavallee]

What's the complete model number of that Compaq Presario?

If you don't know for sure, advise what the product number(P/N) and/or model number(M/N) on the sticker is.

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Go to Start - Run - MSCONFIG - OK - "Startup" tab.

How many entries in the "Startup Item" column have a checkmark next to them?

Go to Start - Run - SERVICES.MSC - OK.

How many entries have their startup type set on Automatic and Automatic(Delayed Start)?

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[leela13]

my model # is SR5602FH

[flavallee]

You didn't answer the second and third questions.

It's my guess the startup list and services list needs trimming down - which will reduce the load and speed things up a bit.

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Here is the support and software site for the Compaq Presario SR5602FH desktop.

You should add and save this site in your browser favorites/bookmarks list so you can readily refer to it when needed.

According to its product specifications section, it has an Intel Celeron 450 2.20 GHz processor and 2 GB of DDR2 PC2-6400 RAM.

This is a low end single core processor, so you can expect it to work harder than a higher end Intel dual core or quad core processor.

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