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I'm not sure if this is a problem, but my laptop has on average 70 running processes and it is at 100% usage like always...

I have noticed a big lag on my computer, so what should I do?

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Good first steps from and — the key here is targeted diagnosis: 70 processes alone can be normal, but constant 100% CPU with lag means something (a process thread, driver, or heavy I/O) is monopolizing the system and needs deeper inspection.

Use Process Explorer to find the exact thread and module involved (more precise than Task Manager). Download and run Process Explorer, run as administrator, double‑click the top CPU process, open the Threads tab, sort by CPU and view the Stack to see which DLL/driver is executing. If the stack points to a third‑party module, that tells you which program or driver to investigate. Process Explorer documentation: Process Explorer.

Inspect persistence points (services, scheduled tasks, Run keys) with Autoruns to find hidden startup items that msconfig may miss: Autoruns.

Check disk health and quick SMART status from a Command Prompt and run chkdsk if errors appear. Example SMART check:

wmic diskdrive get model,status,size

CHKDSK docs: chkdsk.

Also try booting to Safe Mode to see if the problem disappears (indicates a driver/startup component), review Event Viewer for repeated errors, and watch physical memory / pagefile usage — heavy paging looks like slow performance even when CPU is pegged. Before disabling services or removing entries, create a System Restore point and research any item you do not recognize.

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Scan for spyware/viruses. Check which task is using up abnormal amount of CPU time and kill it. See if this helps.

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type "msconfig" in the run from start menu
then in the advanced startup tab
deselect the processes that are not authorised or not neccessary
then ok and then restart

enough ur system will be bit speed
and defragment ur HDD if possible to increase te speed

that enough

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