XP Home: What are the causes of 10% CPU usage and how to reduce this happening?

Hello

Quite often my PC experience this problem right after the start or in the middle of surfing. The system stops responding and I have to often press CTRL ALT DELETE and restart my PC. My RAM is 1.5 GB is sufficient for private users with multitasking very minimum at any time.

I would appreciare if someone could advise me on what are the possible causes and how to minimize if happen.

Thank you

Low

Hello

Quite often my PC experience this problem right after the start or in the middle of surfing. The system stops responding and I have to often press CTRL ALT DELETE and restart my PC. My RAM is 1.5 GB is sufficient for private users with multitasking very minimum at any time.

I would appreciare if someone could advise me on what are the possible causes and how to minimize if happen.

Thank you

Low

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