RE: 100% CPU usage

From: ZFetsh (ZFetsh_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/01/04 

Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 21:43:02 -0700

If it is Windows NT, 2000, or XP, bring up the task manager (right click on an empty space on the task bar), go to processes, and find which process is using the most cpu time

"Robbie" wrote:

> I have a laptop that is constantly at a 100% CPU usage. Does anyone know if
> this virus related or what could cause this behavior.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert
>
>
>

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