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My computer is constantly running at 100% CPU usage. Can anyone please help?

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 2:48:23 PM, on 2/11/2004
Platform: Windows 2000 SP4 (WinNT 5.00.2195)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:
C:\WINNT\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\services.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\lsass.exe
D:\Sygate\smc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\spoolsv.exe
D:\Avast\aswUpdSv.exe
D:\Avast\ashServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Executive Software\Diskeeper\DkService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\EPSON\EBAPI\SAgent2.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
D:\GoBack\GBPoll.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\regsvc.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\MSTask.exe
C:\WINNT\System32\WBEM\WinMgmt.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINNT\Explorer.EXE
D:\Avast\ashDisp.exe
D:\Avast\ashmaisv.exe
C:\Program Files\iolo\System Mechanic 5 Professional\StartupGuard.exe
D:\GoBack\GBTray.exe
C:\WINNT\system32\taskmgr.exe
D:\Opera\opera.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Tom1\Desktop\SP4Express_EN.exe
d:\c122e15e84adbd8f283df\update\update.exe
D:\HiJack This\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: IEPlugin Class - {CF7C3CF0-4B15-11D1-ABED-709549C10000} - D:\Advanced System Optimizer\Advanced System Optimizer\IEHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] D:\Avast\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ashMaiSv] D:\Avast\ashmaisv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SmcService] D:\Sygate\smc.exe -startgui
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINNT\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\WINNT\system32\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Spyware Doctor] "D:\Spyware Doctor\Spyware Doctor\spydoctor.exe" /Q
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [System Mechanic Startup Guard] "C:\Program Files\iolo\System Mechanic 5 Professional\StartupGuard.exe"
O4 - Global Startup: GoBack.lnk = D:\GoBack\GBTray.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: &WordWeb... - res://C:\WINNT\system32\wweb32.dll/lookup.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download Using &BitSpirit - D:\BitSpirit\BitSpirit\bsurl.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://D:\MICROS~1\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate into English - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmtrans.html
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{9AAFFBDD-4980-4E58-B1E1-86E6B8E80CAB}: NameServer = 202.96.134.133,61.144.56.100

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Member Avatar for alc6379

In Task Manager, click on "Processes" tab, then click on the "CPU" field. What processes are taking up the most CPU time?

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it may be win32usb.exe on ur system that wat it was on myne i had 2 dona frwesh install dfnt knwo what else 2 do

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it may be win32usb.exe on ur system that wat it was on myne i had 2 dona frwesh install dfnt knwo what else 2 do

Hi ,we here really enjoy reading Fourm English and not chat Engilsh ,thanks

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it may be win32usb.exe on ur system that wat it was on myne i had 2 dona frwesh install dfnt knwo what else 2 do

Um.

I don't like being mean to people, but do you see win32usb.exe anywhere in that log? Um... NO ?

Please look through the HJT log before just throwing out a suggestion. Next caller please.

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Don't have time right now for full read,but this could be the problem .try a free online virus scan/
O2 - BHO: IEPlugin Class - {CF7C3CF0-4B15-11D1-ABED-709549C10000} - D:\Advanced System Optimizer\Advanced System Optimizer\IEHelper.dll

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sorry about my english it is pants

sorry just thought i would make it known of win32usb.exe as ive just ad that problem sorry

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Firstly, thank you for all of your advice. to give you the full picture, I have run Advanced System Optimizer, Disk-Keeper, Registry Mechanic, Spyware Doctor & Bullet-Proof Spyware and have Avast Anti-Virus constantly running. I have also installed trial versions of various other anti-virus programs, which also found nothing that fixed the problem. I have re-formatted the hard drive and reinstalled Windows 2000. When I ask the computer to restart, it reaches a certain point in the shutdown process and turns to a blank grey screen. I need to press the reset button to get it to reboot and it will also not shut-down when shut-down is requested - instead it just restarts. Hope you can throw some light on all this, thanks in advance.

Member Avatar for jstg14

Also, there is a ridiculous noise coming from the cabinet that sounds like there is a wheezing asthmatic inside. I have cleaned all the cooling fans, so don't know what else it could be.

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all i can say is have u tried doin all these in safe mode cus then u can permenantly delete the viruses maybe you installed a currupt windows 2000 sorry if none help

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Also, there is a ridiculous noise coming from the cabinet that sounds like there is a wheezing asthmatic inside. I have cleaned all the cooling fans, so don't know what else it could be.

Interesting description :). It sounds like one of your fans is dying; you need to find out which one and get it replaced before you have some major damage. I've never heard a hard drive make a noise like that before, but I suppose that's possible too.

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Again, thanks for your thoughts. I will replace the fan, but this doesn't account for the problem of 100% CPU usage or not shutting down/restarting properly. Any suggestions?

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IEhelper.dll was the problem - sorry for not replying sooner - been out of town for a couple of weeks.
Thanks for all your help

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IEhelper.dll was the problem - sorry for not replying sooner - been out of town for a couple of weeks.
Thanks for all your help

Nice to see you got it fixed ,hope you had a nice trip out of town ,
I was out of this chair all day yesterday !:)LOL

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