sheadtoo 1 Posted August 10, 2007 I thought I was pretty computer literate but right now my computer it telling me in the little usage square in the tool bar that it is using 100% now 1. how is that possible 2. is there something I should be looking for to help this situation out ok that is two but TYIA anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheadtoo 1 Posted August 13, 2007 Monday bump also I am only running Firefox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,580 Posted August 13, 2007 I thought I was pretty computer literate but right now my computer it telling me in the little usage square in the tool bar that it is using 100% now 1. how is that possible 2. is there something I should be looking for to help this situation out ok that is two but TYIA anyway Press ctrl + alt + del Click task manager Go into the processes tab Click the CPU tab once or twice, until you get all the high #'s at the top. Check to see what's taking up all the CPU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usurpers26 26 Posted August 13, 2007 C-A-D, task manager, processes, sort by cpu = culprit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,580 Posted August 13, 2007 C-A-D, task manager, processes, sort by cpu = culprit DEJA VU! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheadtoo 1 Posted August 13, 2007 Press ctrl + alt + delClick task manager Go into the processes tab Click the CPU tab once or twice, until you get all the high #'s at the top. Check to see what's taking up all the CPU msimn.exe it is using anywhere from 94 to 99 any guess what it is and if I can shut it off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,580 Posted August 13, 2007 msimn.exe it is using anywhere from 94 to 99 any guess what it is and if I can shut it off Highlight it and then click END PROCESS I think it's outlook express. Do you use outlook express? User CommentsIt is an extension of Outlook. Used for playing sound from your outlook e-mails. File msimn.exe is the main executable for Microsoft Outlook Express, which is an email and news group client that is installed with the Windows Operating system. Be sure to always check whether you have installed the latest updates since many worm viruses are exploiting this program to infect your system Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usurpers26 26 Posted August 13, 2007 Kill it - worst thing that'll happen is your computer will melt...then you can get a new one that won't lock up (it's outlook express) ETA: 1 minute late...twice...fock it, i'm going home msimn.exe it is using anywhere from 94 to 99 any guess what it is and if I can shut it off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RicemanX 20 Posted August 13, 2007 hmm, its a part of Outlook. Do you have your Outlook on? edit- DAMN third place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,580 Posted August 13, 2007 Kill it - worst thing that'll happen is your computer will melt...then you can get a new one that won't lock up (it's outlook express) DEJA VU AGAIN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheadtoo 1 Posted August 13, 2007 no I don't use outlook at home...done thanks a bunch is there a hugs emoticon this will have to do then you guys rock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,580 Posted August 13, 2007 no I don't use outlook at home...done thanks a bunch is there a hugs emoticon this will have to do then you guys rock Don't sweat it. You can go into my profile and give me 5 stars, that'll do. next time something like that happens, 1st thing you should do is restart and see if it still happens. if so, feel free to consult us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheadtoo 1 Posted August 13, 2007 OK what the FOCK there is now something called System Idle Process no hogging up all the CPU It is a SYSTEM operation so I know I cant end that process but what the hell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,580 Posted August 13, 2007 OK what the FOCK there is now something called System Idle Process no hogging up all the CPU It is a SYSTEM operation so I know I cant end that process but what the hell System idle process? LOL. That is when your system is IDLE. Think of it like a car, when the engine is on and the car isnt moving., Would the engine be at 100% or 0%? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheadtoo 1 Posted August 13, 2007 System idle process? LOL. That is when your system is IDLE. Think of it like a car, when the engine is on and the car isnt running., Would the engine be at 100% or 0%? nice that got you your 5 stars @$$ munch but thanks I had felling I was saying something stupid but was just to mad to care Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,580 Posted August 13, 2007 nice that got you your 5 stars @$$ munch but thanks I had felling I was saying something stupid but was just to mad to care it's all good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted August 13, 2007 nice that got you your 5 stars @$$ munch but thanks I had felling I was saying something stupid but was just to mad to care You are lucky. I would have had you going with the any key Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,580 Posted August 13, 2007 You are lucky. I would have had you going with the any key Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
