cpu at 100%

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On my son`s computer the cpu shows running at 100% with no obvious programs running.This has got his computer running like a 486.Could anyone suggest how I would find out what is running and get rid of it, thanks
 
what is running like that, is it a process called idle? If so, thats normal and something else is causing the slow computer.
 
What you can do is download a program called END IT ALL. Do a google search (enditall). This will kill any unnecessary processes and programs. If it is caused by a memory leak from another program, it will solve your problem (temporarily). Does the computer have onboard video and audio? If yes and you have external audio/video card installed, make sure the onboard are disabled.
If you do locate the program/process causing the lag, you can go in the config system (hit run and type msconfig.exe) select setup and disable the program from loading at startup. If it is an adware, use adaware (google search) from lavasoft and scan your computer to remove it. You can also run spybot search and destroy as these two programs complement one another real nice like.
 
Post a HiJack This log up and we can take a look. Do a search on this site for Hijack this.
 
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