Computer question...

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Hello,
I have a question... you know how there are widget that tells your computer information and you know how there is a part that says CPU and then a percentage. Mine is always 100% but I noticed that others are not. How do I make my percentage lower?

Thank you!!
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Are you running any distributed computing software that uses free CPU cycles, such as SETI @ Home or Folding @ Home, etc.? There's nothing wrong with using them, but they will cause your CPU to always be at 100%.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Um... I'm not sure.... How do you know that you're running it? In other words, how do you check it?
CursorFX - Customize your Windows cursor
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
To find out what consumes your CPU cycles, hit Ctrl+Alt+Del to bring up the Task Manager, then go to the Processes tab. From there you shoulb be able to see how much of the CPU each program running on your computer uses.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thank you! but I don't WHAT to delete. Of course there are things that you don't wanna close right?
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Yes, some things aren't supposed to be shut down.

What processes does your Task Manager say uses the most CPY cycles?
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Um.... firefox, and msn. Wait... I'm NOT allowed to shut down things that says system or network service or local service right?
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Try this program also.

http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Process_Explorer_for_Windows_NT2000XP2003/1063606657/1

Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thank you very much! That helped me!
I have a question though. If you delete/kill the program, then would be able to start it up again?
For example I deleted Itunes from the list and when I try to open it up, would it work?
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
should.

I have stuff blocked from autostart with another program and they run when clicked. It just keeps them from doing so on their own.
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
ah ok thank you very much everyone!!
Could you tell me the program?
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
This little utility from sysinternals will let you pick and choose what should and should not be allowed to run at start-up and more. A word of warning, before disabling things make sure you know what you are doing because you can really mess your computer up with these tools. You've been warned!!

http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/Autoruns.html
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
spybot search and destroy will also give you a choice to keep things from loading on start up[located in tools] but like KEVIN said be carefull good luck
Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I love that SysInternals site.