Bas + 705 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Just wondered if any techie peeps had any idea: In the last week or so, my PC has been going a bit mad. I have a windows sidebar, which displays the PCU % and RAM etc. The CPU is sometimes running at 100%, mainly when I have firefox open, and iTunes is another thing that seems to kill it. I can hear the fans cut in and go beserk too. I've tried a system restor, but it hasn't worked. I've done all manner of Virus scans, spyware scans and malware/adware scans. Nothing found. I've cleaned/defrag'd the registry (which it said should improve performance by 6%!) but it's still running too high. Anyone know what the problem might be, and what else might you suggest? If there's any more info I can post up to make diagnosis easier I'll be more than happy! (Task manager screenshot for example). Ta muchly if anyone can help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_101 6 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 A screen shot of task manager would be helpful so we can see what the big applications are that you have running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic1 0 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 also download System information windows http://www.gtopala.com then under sensors (hardware) there should be a fan value and system temperatures (that would be useful) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damsel + 2,111 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hmmmm, should I move this to "Help me" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas + 705 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Hmmmm, should I move this to "Help me" I was wondering where to post it. Completely forgot about Help Me. Some Mod I am. I'll kick the kids off the PC (on my phone at the mo) and get this info posted. Thanks for your help guys. I was close to throwing the PC through a window last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas + 705 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Ok, first off I did the wrong one which was "Re-Image". This did a scan and said I have stability issues (no jokes please, I know I'm insane - it's the PC's fault!). My system stability is 63% Then I did the SIW (hope this is what you're after): This is a screenshot of task manager as of last night, when I had the problems: One other thing which may help - this only seems to happen in the evenings. The PC is on all day (from about 8am) and by 7pm the CPU is regularly going up to 100%, and then I have freezing and crashing (programs, not the whole PC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddbod 393 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Pop the side off and hoover the fluff out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas + 705 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Pop the side off and hoover the fluff out. I can't pop the side off! It's all riveted! I have hoovered all around though - fans, vents etc. It was still behaving badly afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic1 0 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) your not running extremely hot. at the moment.. although your comment about not being able to pop the side off is confusing as i have never ever seen a computer you cant get to the internals... you sure there isnt a latch on top or anything? leave SIW running and see what the temp peaks at later. it does sound like you have a temp issue though Edited September 10, 2011 by myky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas + 705 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 your not running extremely hot. at the moment.. although your comment about not being able to pop the side off is confusing as i have never ever seen a computer you cant get to the internals... you sure there isnt a latch on top or anything? leave SIW running and see what the temp peaks at later. it does sound like you have a temp issue though I'll have a look again later, but all I could see last night were rivets all the way round. The only screws were the ones which hold the fan unit inside. It's an HP Pavillion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme 0 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I would recommend a piece of software called advanced system care: http://www.iobit.com/advancedsystemcareper.html Run through it and it should clean and boost the performance of your computer. No viruses or anything that'll damage your computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic1 0 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 I'll have a look again later, but all I could see last night were rivets all the way round. The only screws were the ones which hold the fan unit inside. It's an HP Pavillion. if there are no screws there will be a latch/ lever possibly on the top of the tower going off this image there is a latch at the top on the rear image, you should be able to pop a side off especially on a HP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuy1546081014 + 557 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Pop the side off and hoover the fluff out. Do not what ever you do, hoover the inside of your computer, unless you are using a specialist conductive hoover with grounding straps. It's a sure way to kill a computer due to the extremely high levels of static electricity generated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme 0 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Do not what ever you do, hoover the inside of your computer, unless you are using a specialist conductive hoover with grounding straps. It's a sure way to kill a computer due to the extremely high levels of static electricity generated. Another effective way is to just blow out all the dust using your mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas + 705 Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 if there are no screws there will be a latch/ lever possibly on the top of the tower going off this image there is a latch at the top on the rear image, you should be able to pop a side off especially on a HP! That's exactly the same as the back of mine (but when I saw the rivets I stopped looking!) I'll have to have another look later then. Do not what ever you do, hoover the inside of your computer, unless you are using a specialist conductive hoover with grounding straps. It's a sure way to kill a computer due to the extremely high levels of static electricity generated. I hoovered my last PC (now upstairs in the kids room, working fine) several times, including taking the fans out and hoovering them seperately. I was told before it's risky, but that was a last resort too. If I can't solve this by any other means I might have no choice. Otherwise I'll go insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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