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Task manager.. by kierant on 05-31-2005 at 07:06 PM
My comp is being really slow after a restart and so I checked task manager.
A process called 'System Idle process' is using above 90% of the CPU constantly. Is this normal and could this be why it's slow?
Thanks, sorry if it's a stupid question.
RE: Task manager.. by WDZ on 05-31-2005 at 07:17 PM
quote:"System Idle Process" isn't a real process. That 90% is just the amount that isn't in use (idle).
Originally posted by kieranissafe
A process called 'System Idle process' is using above 90% of the CPU constantly. Is this normal and could this be why it's slow?
Edit: Links with more/better information
http://www.dslreports.com/faq/7481
http://www.devhood.com/messages/message_view-2.aspx?thread_id=30874
http://www.osnn.net/forum/showthread.php?t=783
RE: Task manager.. by kierant on 05-31-2005 at 07:36 PM
Lol d'oh.
the reason I asked was that I checked in Task Manager to see my CPU usage and the green meter showed 100%. Therefore I stupidly assumed that the idle processes were what was causing it.
Incidentally, I have rebooted and my CPU usage is on 6ish% and the Idle Processes is at 94% so that confirms what you said...Thankyou, and apologies for being a noob.
RE: Task manager.. by segosa on 05-31-2005 at 08:58 PM
Haha, I've always imagined someone complaining about a virus named "System Idle Process" which consumes all their CPU.. this came close.
RE: Task manager.. by YottabyteWizard on 06-01-2005 at 05:29 PM
LOL, same here, In my first use of WInXP I saw that... I thougt my PC wasn't good enough to handle the OS.... 