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• Excessive CPU usage during online streaming

  Hello!

  First of all, let me tell you how great it is to have a support forum for my new laptop.

  I have a couple of things that maybe someone knows a lot more than myself will not be able to help me with (I hope)

  The first thing is (and the title of this thread):

  CPU use excessive multimedia Youtube streaming while.

  During playback of a standard video stream of You Tube, the processor in the Task Manager is erratic to say the least. The indicator CPU usage jumps upwards to 85%, and during playback, causing the stream to "stutter".

  I use the latest versions of FireFox (17.0.1) and Adode Flash plug in (11.05 r502) even though I know You Tube will flow its media using HTML5, without the need for the Shockwave plugin.

  The second thing is:

  Slow system

  I haven't used this laptop since I bought it new in July 2012. I recently needed to use and found that the entire system is extremely slow.

  I haven't used internet on this computer until today. The software I used is media production tools. However, open the Control Panel, start remote system, using Windows Explorer, any task seems incredibly slow.

  The third thing is:

  Start of this laptop seems to use about 1.2 GB of Washington.

  If someone has any advice they could give me it would be much appreciated.

  Cheers, Dave

  Nice that you share your experience with your laptop, but I will say a:
  You take on the laptop but no one knows what model of laptop you have exactly.

  > CPU usage excessive while Youtube multimedia streaming.
  > During playback of a video stream standard You tube, the processor in the Task Manager is erratic to say the least. The indicator CPU usage jumps upwards to 85%, and during playback, causing the stream to "stutter".
  > I'm using the latest versions of FireFox (17.0.1) and Adode Flash plug in (11.05 r502) even though I know You Tube will flow its media using HTML5, without the need for the Shockwave plugin.

  This happens because of the Forefox or the plug-in for the Forefox.
  Maybe you should try another internet browser

  > The second thing is:
  > Lazy system
  > I haven't used this laptop since I bought it new in July 2012. I recently needed to use and found that the entire system is extremely slow.
  > I haven't used internet on this computer until today. The software I used is media production tools. However, open the Control Panel, start remote system, using Windows Explorer, any task seems incredibly slow.

  How about new installation OS, system using CCleaner and disabling context is not necessary cleaning processes?
  Processes that are running in the background may be checked in MSCONFIG disabled
  But as this feature is recommended for advanced users only, you mustn't touch him without knowing what to do.

  > The third thing is:
  > Initialize this laptop seems to use about 1.2 GB of Washington.

  Do you think that this value is false, or maybe the operating system uses for a lot of RAM?

• Svchost.exe causing 100% cpu usage during the update of windows, even when disconnected.

  I recently had to re - install windows xp on a new hard drive for replacement. My version of xp home edition, SP2 OEM installation disc. (This is ith group included IE6)

  Once installed and running, could access windows update.

  Read all the threads associated etc. and installed SP3, disc after downloading microsoft on another pc. Installed after three trys, first two caused various mistakes, but third attempt seems OK!

  I've also updated the IE6 to IE8, as some sites obviously did not work properly with the older browser.

  Now go do the automatic updates, or log for manual updates... BUT!

  During the process, my cpu fan comes on fast and permanently! The CPU usage is showing that 100%, pc slows to crawl, the mouse becomes slow etc.

  This has never happened before on this machine before you reinstall clean, he had already automatically updated to SP3 and went very well, it was some time ago, before the failure of hard drive, and it has never had this problem!

  Only since having to do a cleaning manual update and re - install.

  The culprit seems to be svchost.exe, once it is used by the update, running the cpu at 100% and continues to do so EVEN after stopping the service, until I manually stop with the Task Manager!

  The svchost.exe instance showing a high is use: SYSTEM.

  According to the files of help here, it is a known issue and a fix KB927891 was issued for SP2, but this should NOT be necessary for SP3, and in fact difficulty used to perform anyway under SP3!

  Ideas for a guy to fix?

  I appreciate the support for XP runs out quickly, and after this update of windows will be redundant, but in the meantime it is always useful!

  Also if I turn off the automatic updates, how can I stop this annoying popup warning bubble?... I can't live without updating, but this bubble nag drives you nuts! :)

  OK just a update, now running cool and 100% auto update and manual update... How? I hear you ask...

  Well I had a beer and a reflection and came to the conclusion, it must be 'order' in which I updated the clean installation of XP.

  Origin, I loaded the old OEM disc new hard disk, loaded the drivers etc, then stop at windows update for updated files.

  Who told me my old incompatible browser and suggested an upgrade.

  I downloaded and installed IE8... still no joy, reading the forums comments I downloaded and installed SP3... which SEEMED to work, BUT then all the hassle of cpu to 100% with the automatic update and updated manual on the windows don't update site!

  So I just gritted my teeth, formatted the drive, another OEM of XP Home Edition SP2 installation loaded the drivers, installed a copy saved to SP3 and after restarting, THEN installed a saved copy of IE8 and THEN trotted off the coast to the windows update site... low and behold, it the connection without problem, did a search, and required updates appeared on the screen without delay all 123 of them...! :)

  Did the updates, restarted and everything was fine, updates automatic in market and left the machine, after about 30 minutes appears the yellow shield, and it downloads a couple more update files without problem.

  All this time I followed the via the Task Manager CPU usage and the strange spike waited 100% apartment, it was on average from 5 to 20%!...so a great improvement has this effect, by simply changing the order of the updates installed from the original! SP3 IE before IE8.

  May not work for all have to do a clean install because of the HD failed, but its worked for me, and I am once more a "happy bunny!

  Dave was soon.

• memory leak Winlogon.exe and high CPU usage

  I use Windows XP SP3. I'm leaking memory in winlogon.exe (about 5 M/hour). In addition, the CPU usage spikes to 50% of all 6 seconds. The file is properly signed so probably not a virus.

  This problem started after the application of last weeks patches.

  I seriously doubt that winlogon has a memory leak or people around the world would be screaming about it... and they are not.

  If this is what a thing look like, then you have another problem - probably a malware infection, or what you are currently using antivirus/antimalware protection is afflicted.

  Looking at previous answers, I would say that McAfee is afflicted, and it is already a well know that McAfee is a memory and CPU hog and you may want to consider replacing with something of less intrusive as Microsoft Security Essentials (do you use McAfee?).

  Since the Microsoft Answers forum does not have any kind of information system request when a new question is asked, we know absolutely nothing about your system.  Not knowing the basic information a problem prolongs the frustration and the agony of these issues.

  Thank you MS Answers, allowing the resolution of simple problems as frustrating and a lot of time as possible.

  Provide information on your system, the better you can:

  What is your system brand and model?

  What is your Version of XP and the Service Pack?

  What is your Internet browser and version?

  Describe your current antivirus and software anti malware situation: McAfee, Symantec, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, MSE, Panda, Trend Micro, CA, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, Comodo, etc..

  What do you see (exactly) that you don't think you should see, and when you see it?

  If the system works, what do you think might have changed since the last time it did not work properly?

  No matter what you use for malware protection, follow these steps:

  Download, install, update and do a full scan with these free malware detection programs at:

  Malwarebytes (MMFA): http://malwarebytes.org/

  SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS): http://www.superantispyware.com/

  They can be uninstalled later if you wish.

  The scans by operating clean, restart and fix any problems.

• searchindexer.exe extermemly high CPU usage - days

  Not sure that to do, I rebuilt the index, manually deleted the record of data to index, completely removed, rebooted, and then reinstalled Windows Search from the Add/Remove Windows features, I also chkdsk/f had my records.

  When the Searchindexer.exe uses as much CPU as she can I checked with resource monitor and it is not read to leave or by writing to all files, just chip away cycles CPU.

  Edit: more information

  I created a dump of the searchindexer.exe and its opening with a debugger tool, it is the content

  Microsoft (R) Windows debug 6.2.9200.16384 AMD64 Version
  Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

  Loading dump file [S:\Tools\SearchIndexer.exe.dmp]
  User Mini with full memory dump file: only application data is available

  Symbol search path is: * invalid *.
  ****************************************************************************
  * Loading of the symbol may be unreliable without a symbol search path.           *
  * Use .symfix to get the debugger to choose a symbol path.                   *
  * After adjusting your path to symbols, use .reload to refresh the locations of symbols. *
  ****************************************************************************
  Executable search path is:
  Windows 8 Version 9200 MP (8 procs) free x 64
  Product: WinNt, suite: SingleUserTS
  By: 6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725 - 1247)
  Computer name:
  The debugging session: Sun Nov 4 22:01:24.000 2012 (UTC - 07:00)
  System Uptime: 0 days 10:09:39.102
  Running time: 0 days 0:54:31.000
  .........................................................
  Loading unloaded module list
  ..........
  ERROR: The symbol file is not found.  Defaulted to export symbols ntdll.dll.
  ERROR: The symbol file is not found.  By default for exporting symbols for KERNELBASE.dll -.
  ntdll! NtWaitForSingleObject + 0xa:
  000007fc ' ret 5b172c2a c3

  also, I checked the thread problem in hacker process, here is the stack:

  0, ntoskrnl.exe! SeAccessCheck + 0x1ef
  1, ntoskrnl.exe! KeDelayExecutionThread + 0xc32
  2, ntoskrnl.exe! KeWaitForSingleObject + 0x1cf
  3, ntoskrnl.exe! _misaligned_access + 0 x 809
  4, ntoskrnl.exe! SeAccessCheck + 0 x 280
  5, ntoskrnl.exe! SeAccessCheck + 0x4d1
  6, korwbrkr.dll! DllUnregisterServer + 0x2f48
  7, korwbrkr.dll! DllUnregisterServer + 0x243e
  8, korwbrkr.dll + 0 x 12173
  9, korwbrkr.dll! DllUnregisterServer + 0 x 1696
  10, korwbrkr.dll! DllUnregisterServer + 0x62f9
  11, korwbrkr.dll! DllUnregisterServer + 0 x 6117
  12, korwbrkr.dll! DllUnregisterServer + 0x5db9
  13, korwbrkr.dll! DllUnregisterServer + 0 x 5882
  14, korwbrkr.dll! DllUnregisterServer + 0x6fa0
  15, mssrch.dll! DllGetClassObject + 0x3feba
  16, mssrch.dll + 0 x 19425
  17, kernel32.dll! BaseThreadInitThunk + 0x1a
  18, ntdll.dll. RtlUserThreadStart + 0x21

  I also deleted my Outlook data files and started from scratch with my emails, and makes sure the data folders are not on a concert.

  I installed all the updates that are available for Windows 8 and I also ran sfc/scannow.

  I would be grateful if anyone could offer any help at all, thank you.

  Hi entire,

  disable the service in the Services, restart the computer and then re-enable the service.

  I tried, I completely uninstalled from Windows Add/Remove Features service, rebooted the PC and re - he added, and same deal.

  Anyway I found is what the problem is, it's the korwbrkr.dll, it seems to be related to a Korean dictionary, as if the indexer is you are trying to index something with characters Koreans inside (not aware that I have something like that), and he throws a loop for I renamed the korwbrkr.dll to korwbrkr.bak and it has linked the dictionary file and removed from the search index and I allow the indexer to run all night and it shows that indexing is complete, and I have no more high CPU usage.

  I was dealing with high utilization of the processor of the indexer for weeks, now my system is at peace.

• Excessive CPU usage

  Windows Vista: CPU goes to about 50% of use regularly and the fan operates at high speed.  This occurs with any running application.  Manager tasks indicates System Idle Process at 90 to 94 percent, still 2 to 4 percent for the Task Manager, and several other alternate 1% each, but the CPU usage is stable at 40 to 50 percent.  Sometimes, this is Windows defender causing the it and drops of CPU usage down to normal after he stops his scan or I get impatient and stop the service.  Most of the time, however, it is not caused by windows defender.

  Anyone have any idea which takes up my CPU?  It's really annoying because it kills the performance of the software I'm running.  Any suggestions? (and no, windows 7 is out of the question).

  Lame Hi Willie,

  1 when was the last time it was working fine?

  2. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  It is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer is causing the problem.

  I suggest that you perform a clean boot and check.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows Vista by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  See the link below to learn more about how to clean boot.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Reset the computer to start as usual

  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  (a) click Start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  (b) If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click on continue.

  (c) under the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK.

  (d) when you are prompted to restart the computer, click on restart.

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Cisvc.exe excessive cpu usage all the time

  Cisvc.exe is using too much cpu and a hard time player. This service never stops. The result is a slow operation and damage to the computer. This seems to be a big problem with Windows XP. Is it possible to stop this process from running out of control?

  :%20/2009/02/15/What-is-cisvcexe-and-Why-Does-It-Slow-Down-My-Computer/ http://tech.Blorge.com/structure

  Please, check out the link above and see if a solution is possible for you.

  Post back with no result and also make the pc, what antivirus installed, OS, etc.

• Firefox will not display on the screen even though with Process Explorer, I see active Firefox.exe but no CPU usage

  I use Firefox as default browser v10.0.2 on Dell XPS8300 Intel Core i5 and Windows 7 Ultimate and Compaq Presario CQ57 IO IO Intel Core i3 and Windows 7 Home. More frequently on the (approximately 90% of attempts) that Dell (50% of attempts) Firefox will not display on the screen when I click the icon. Cannot display other programs when it happens. I expressly say display because I believe that Firefox has started. To work around the problem, I installed Process Explorer on both machines and launch this program first, then click on the Firefox icon. When the problem occurs I see process Firefox.exe in the list of processes; some CPU consumed but, then, no CPU activity. If I click on the Firefox icon, yet another process opens in the list of processes, but with the same answer - some consumed CPU and then no CPU activity. If I have 2 processes running and kill the process from the 1st, the 2nd poster and then everything is normal. If I do not open it treat a 2nd, but kill the 1st process then click the Firefox Firefox is displayed and all then is normal. This problem has occurred since the original on the two new machines installation. I have updated the video drivers on both computers.

  OK, let's see if we can solve this problem and make it work for you!

  First of all, if you start Firefox in safe mode (restart your computer first, then when you open Firefox, hold down the SHIFT key) it starts more reliable? This is usually caused by a defective module. If this does not help, then restart Firefox, go to the Firefox, then add-ons button and disable your extensions one by one until you find the troublemaker.

  Also, try to update to Firefox 11, it has several bug fixes that might make life easier here.

  Just as a few troubleshooting steps base to ensure that we have all the bases covered,
  Run all Windows updates, install all required service packs, etc.

  Update all of your plugins (Flash, Java, etc.): http://www.mozilla.org/plugincheck/.

  Download and install MalwareBytes Anti-Malware, run a full scan. http://www.malwarebytes.org/. This check allows that there is no virus on your computer, causing problems. You can uninstall this program after having cleaned the infections.

• Explorer.exe causes high CPU usage!

  Hi, recently I added new music for my laptop, including both .mp3 and .wav files. As such, I discovered spikes in my use of a CPU
  slow from 3% to 63% and more. After research, I came to realized that when a corrupted .wav files containing folder is opened, Windows Explorer calls the Media Foundation (Mf.dll) function to retrieve the metadata of the .wav files. However, Mf.dll function enters an infinite loop during extraction of metadata.

  However, only those files are accessible so high use of the processor occurs if, and after that I reload it would return to normal at rest 3%
  Research led me to discover that Microsoft has a hotfix.exe application that would help me solve my problem on the other hand, it is not currently available.
  Is there anyway that I can fix this?
  Thank you
  More info
  -Windows 7
  -6 GB OF RAM
  -the Quad Core i7
  -Kaspersky Internet Security
  -Malwarebytes
  installed

  Hello

  Thanks for posting the question on Microsoft Community Forums.

  According to the description, you have the .wav files damaged in a folder on a computer that is running Windows 7.

  You have the third-party codecs installed on the computer?

  This problem can also occur if you have the codecs installed on the computer and could not play the files.

  Method 1:

  Are you referring to this same fix article:

  High utilization of the processor in the Explorer.exe process when you open a folder with .wav files corrupted in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/976417

  It indicates that the fix is available and you can download and install.

  Method 2:

  If the problem persists, perform the check and scan SFC.

  Try scanner SFC [SFC system] on the computer that would be a system file corrupt on the computer search and replace.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Hope this information helps. Please reply with the status so that we can help you.

• wicainventory. exe is high CPU usage

  I need a solution to the problem that I have with my computer accusing use VERY HIGH of the processor by the WICAINVENTORY file system. EXE.   NO information or solution (if any) available in the Microsoft support area or the community.  It was installed in April an automatic update, since then I have observed the cooling system (fan) of departure very frequently and at high speed.

  For your reference:

  wicainventory.exe installed, version 6.3.9600.17057

  operating system windows7 home premium with service Pack 1 installed.

  After a thorough search on the Web, I discovered that Wicainventory is installed as part of the '' recommended '' KB2952664 Win7 update

  For this update Microsoft Knowledge Base article, lists the involved files but does not say what it does, other than it is a "compatibility update for the upgrade of Windows 7"

  Some of its files were dated from mid-April 2014, and it was installed on my system at the end of April.

  Of course, many of us are not in the least interested by the upgrade of Windows 7 with any currently alternative offer.

  For instructions on uninstalling Windows updates, see

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/remove-update#1TC=Windows-7

  Uninstall my system did not require a reboot, but apparently it will be proposed each time updates are available.

• Portege will extinguish after iTunesphotoprocessor.exe gets the CPU to 100% usage

  Hi all

  I am having a problem with my Toshiba Portege and sync with my iPad2.

  I'm syncing large amount of photos to my iPad, when synchronization progess is at the stage of optimization photos iTunes runs two processes iTunesphotoprocessor.exe and the CPU usage is 100%.

  The Toshiba fan then runs at full speed until the immedialtey of the computer turns off.
  It is not a normal shutdown of Windows 7 64-bit. It's an energetic power loss, while the Toshiba is on a/c.

  I can reproduce the same with my iPhone 4.

  I thought I should use a USB hub with an adapter separated instead, unfortunately, there is no difference.

  It is not only synchronize photos that it occurs also when I sync movies and only iTunes.exe running at 100% CPU usage.
  Which brings me to the conclusion that the iPad draws a lot of power of the Toshiba until the laptop is on its knees.

  I use external drives (not USB powered) and can copy a lot of data without any problem.

  Perhaps worth mentioning that I have improved the Toshiba two months ago for Windows 7 64 bit and installed all the 64-bit drivers found here on the forum with the upgrade of the BIOS.

  Any hint is appreciated.

  Thank you

  Hello

  In my opinion this has nothing to do with the power supply or the power adapter plugged.
  The iTunesphotoprocessor.exe belongs to the iTunes software and in my opinion this software highlights the laptop CPU s that cause automatic shutdown!

  This means that it is not a problem of laptop but the Apple software.
  I m not sure if it s a compatibility issue with 64-bit Windows system, but he s certainly an iTunes problem

  So, in my opinion, you need to reinstall this software to see if that would help
  You can uninstall this software from the system and could clean the registry with CCleaner, it helps to clean the registry
  After that and after new restarts, you can try to install a version compatible 64-bit iTunes maybe it helps

• Spoolsv.exe has 99% of the cpu when I turned off the printer after printing.

  Original title: spoolsv.

  I recently installed a new printer Lexmark Pro715.  Everything works fine, no problems with printing, but as soon as I put off the printer after printing, spoolsv.exe takes 99% CPU.  If I leave the printer in mode 'sleep', the problem is, but I do not often print, I prefer to turn off completely.  There is nothing in the print queue, everything else seems normal.  I can use the Task Manager to stop it, but this isn't a good solution in the long term.  I run MS Update and uninstalled and reinstalled the printer, with no effect.  It's driving me crazy.  I have Windows XP Home Edition SP3.

  From what I've read on the Internet about the print spooler using 99 to 100%, Norton is also sometimes involved as a contributing factor to a runaway print spooler for some people (where my request).

  IIRC, people would set their Norton to start a scan and when it was made, the print spooler has run amok at 100%:

  "Because I have Norton Antivirus, do a system scan every Friday night that I happened to see that the value SPOOLSV. EXE is using almost 100% of the CPU of the morning Saturday. It's the only time that it happens, so I simply stop the process in the SERVICES window, and life is good. I don't know why Norton Antivirus it triggers during the scanning process that I couldn't find anything on the Symantec relating to this site. »

  If the problem resurfaces surface, using abduction special tools on their website, you can uninstall your Norton and view the appearance of things without him - you can always reinstall again once, right?

  I disagree with Norton in general for its CPU and memory hogging and known interference with other XP processes (such as the restoration of the system), so I'd keep which in mind if the problem returns.

  A few years ago, I used to like Norton correct, but will never go back or recommend it.  Microsoft Security Essentials with it's lower overhead and footprint and some regular on the analyses at the request of the MBAM and SAS should hold your own system based on your surfing habits.  Your system will reward you with an improvement in the overall performance of the system as well.

  I can tell you that no single AV tool seems to know everyting so it is safe to use several respectable scanning tools.  Norton certainly doesn't know everything.

• Recurring gel due to periodic spikes in CPU usage.

  I am running Firefox v9.0.1 under Win7 Home Premium 64 bit, with a dual core T4400 from Intel (Core 2) CPU clocked at 2.2 GHz, 3 GB of RAM.

  This is a new (mis) behavior for FireFox.
  Problem appears as periodic, temporary freezing of the FireFox UI.
  During these times (during the period up to 30 seconds), FireFox does not display a new, will not respond to mouse clicks, will not be rendering typed text. These gels can affect performance systemwide, degrade the performance of other applications, even with minimal Firefox.
  Initially, I thought that it was due to the mail MS Outlook Web app... but it isn't. The same problem occurs in Firefox sessions that have ever loaded a page from Outlook webmail.

  I made up a few screenshots of the CPU usage and posted the result here. I post a PDF file if I know a site that would allow anonymous posters (more or less) to download a.

  This page consists of images taken from the Process Explorer of Russinovich utility to show the use system resources. There is no use of I/O, which corresponds to the use of the CPU.
  Firefox is without doubt the offending application.
  Every 60 seconds, use Firefox picks of a CPU core, more than 90%. Use Firefox sometimes manages to spread in the second kernel as well (I don't know how he manages to do).

  Info from thread by thread of ProcesExplorer (at the bottom of the image) shows that this excessive use of CPU is not the case in a plugin. It is the form come Firefox, correct.

  As you can see in the treeview ProcessExplorer, I run the PortableApps of FireFox installation. But I don't think this affects the excessive CPU usage. After all, it is never used to do this. And now, after upgrading to v9.0.1, it does.
  In addition, a standard installation of Firefox on the same computer (8.0.1) does NOT have the behavior of excessive CPU usage.

  I'd appreciate any help you can offer to get the Firefox CPU usage to calm down again. I have several users who have switched to Chrome because of this bug.

  Everyone wants firefox run fast and hang free with a minimum of memory and CPU usage, but the ideals tend to conflict as much as Firefox is often used with many extensions and in all probability of tabs masses, which in turn could contain heary image takes over and maybe animations and video.

  Your original truncated screenshot had several containers of plugin, so little firefox was in a State of rest. You ae now mention webmail, and that conceviably would be a contributor to ramp upmemory usage and CPU spices then (CC & GC cycles) memory management.

  Regarding the differences between the use of the two profiles, you have these two profiles to compare, and can provide clues.

  Unfortunately troubleshooting tends to fall back on

  1. from firefox in safe mode and a clean profile.
     • If there are problems in this situation, that there might be a fault with firefox and a bug may require deposit in order to study
  2. Adding rear extensions and different test sites and behavior while watching for any problem to reappear

• in System 32 Spoolsv.exe taking 90% of the CPU usage.

  Original title: spoolsv.exe in System 32

  in my task manager processes, spoolsv.exe exists that uses more than 90 percent of one of my cores of the processor. It is in System 32. I want to know what is it and why it uses 45% of my CPU?
  How can I stop it permanently?

  Hello

  Method 1.
  This happens usually when the printer spooler folder is filled with unwanted files. You can resolve this problem by following the steps below:
  a. go to start, settings, then click Control Panel
  (b) in the Control Panel window, double-click first administrative tools, then Services.
  (c) in the right pane of the Services window, locate and with right-click on print spooler and then select stop.
  d. you have stopped this process, leave the window open. Now open my computer and navigate to the following folder.
  c:\windows\system32\spool\PRINTERS
  e. delete all files in the Printers folder. After you delete the files in this folder, return to the Services window, right-click on print spooler and select start reactivate service.

  Method 2.
  Although the true spoolsv.exe file is a secure, many malicious programs are known to dress up in spoolsv.exe. Sometimes the security program installed might not be fair enough. I also recommend you update your security software regularly.
   
  a. follow the link below to start the free online scan:
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
  b. run the malware removal tool from Microsoft.
  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en
  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  I would also recommend to install the free security software from Microsoft, which is easy to install and updates automatically
  Here is the link to download.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/securepc

  I hope this helps.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Why my svchost.exe process constantly runs at 100% CPU usage?

  Recently, my computer was extremely slow.  I thought that was the cause of a worm or virus but after I used Norton to take care of that my system is still slow right too. When I checked my system process, its display svchost.exe using a massive amount of memory. Therefore, my CPU usage is constantly at 100%.  Is it still the result of a bug? Or do I have to look elsewhere as the source of the problem? Thank you

  It is possible that a recent update of Norton was faulty or caused one conflict with another program on the PC.

  Activity excessive svchost.exe is often linked to one of the following:

  1 resource hog like Norton or McAfee (sad but true)

  2 be linked in Microsoft Update instead of Windows Update

  3. after having been updated for Windows Search 4.0 and its endless reindexing

  4. the presence of malware

  Unless you have uninstalled Norton AND used their removal tool, I doubt you really deleted ALL occurrences of Norton!

  FWIW, I helped a neighbor recently with his performance problem. The culprit in his case was Windws Search 4.0. And since there is no entry in the Control Panel Add / Remove programs to KB940157, I needed to follow the instructions offered by Nepatsfan here:

  http://help.WUGNET.com/Windows/uninstall-Windows-search-Windows-XP-KB940157-ftopict624142.html