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issues with higher than normal cpu usage

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by tracarts

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Originally I was noticing a problem with my mouse and keyboard lagging in response. In looking at various items on my computer, I have discoverd that I am getting alot of spikes in the cpu usage.

I am running XP home on a FIC mother board, with 256 mg of ram and an amd 1332 chip. I have a standard keyboard and usb mouse.

I had not noticed this weird jitter in the mouse and keyboard until, I installed a linksys router/hub combo for the network. The new hub/router combo was installedto facilitate the use of a new cable modem. With the old hub, and the new cable modem, we were not getting the home network to work.

Is this just a side effect of the new hub/router? Or do I have some other issue in effect that is just more noticeable with this new configuration?

I have had issues all along with the Geforce 2mx/mx400 card since I put xp on this machine, and am in the process of trying to find a replacement video card.

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by tracarts

your website helped the problems considerably. I am greatful. I knew that I was using something I didn't want running.

by thechas

I would add at least another 256MB of RAM. It will help both issues.

What drivers are you using for the GeForce?

I recommend either the latest from Nvidia, or the WHQL version from Windows update.

Next, check for an update to the FIC BIOS to reduce problems with the GeForce card.
Same with the chip-set drivers.

Did you install Zone Alarm when you installed the Linksys router?
Until you get everything setup for site and program access, Zone Alarm can slow you down a bit.

If you do not have any firewall installed, you are at a high risk for hackers and spy-ware.

Give AdAware 6 a try. www.lavasoft.de

Chas

by tracarts

I will add some ram, in a couple of weeks, in the meantime the tweaks, Anna777 gave have helped the problem some.

I am using the latest drivers from Nvidia. Can't update the BIOS anymore, they are not providing updates for it. So a new MOBis also on the agenda.
Yes, I installed the zone alarm, and it did wreak a little havoc, I have been using Adaware for the past couple of years.

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