You could try downloading and installing a program called ccleaner. (google for it) it cleans out the registry of invalid entries and I've noticed improved performance as a result.

rgds

franki

hmm, 20-30% CPU usage when just browsing the net and typing Word documents seems a little too high.
Seeing that you have checked your system for viruses, Trojans and spyware I would suggest that you doublecheck to make sure that your hard drive hasn't slipped into PIO mode.
When was the last time you defragmented your hard drive?

I have a Inspriron 5150, I have been having alot of problems, and trying to get all info. I can to fix any of the problems. I'm not a computer tech. but there are alot of basic things I can do with a computer and when I have info. or steps to take (instructions) I do very well. This will be another piece of info. (if replied to) that may help me. Any help would be great.

   I think I have heat problems. (I have used the forced air to clean out) My fan runs alot more than before, the laptop gets hot on my leg. I do hold it up so the fan is totally clear.

   My computer is alot slower than before, I need to get rid of some things. However, it seems my laptop likes the way it is:smileyhappy: because I can't unistall, system restore, or anything.

   Sorry, for the added notes. I really want to fix all of these but even one at a time would make me happy, any improvement would be nice.

    One question is I saw where someone was talking about the task mgr. and mine has been saying 100% cpu usage.   This would be one of those things I'm not sure on. What should it be, and there is about  51 processes, 1 application, sometimes when it's frozen and I have to shut it down using task mgr there is 0 applications and alot of processes.

  In performance it shows 100% cpu usage,  PF usage 220 MB. I don't know enough to know if these are o.k. or really how to read all of the info. example; commit charge, kernel memory, etc..

               Sorry that this post is so long, I normally keep notes short except when frustrated with my computers then alot comes out, and may not even make sense. I just need some help with this laptop, without some huge expense with the help. Unless of course if there is no way I can fix it then I know there are expenses( I wish them not to be huge of course).

 

Ali5: CPU should not be at 100% - if maintained you are simply running too much that at one time and system has trouble handling it. Do spyware & anti-virus scans - I bet you've got garbage taking your resources. Worst case, copy all files to save to a CD or 2 and completely reinstall O/S and all applications, bookmarks, etc. Make sure you have all original installation cd's, screenshots of impt settings (i.e. your ISP setup) to rebuild properly. Undertake when you've about 2-3 hours to completely reset to how you want system.

WinXP uses 'processes' to provide granular mgmt over the O/S. There will always be a number of processes running, we can't list them out for you to say these are 'good' or 'bad' for your system (number 51 is not unusual) - many times it depends on hardware (printers, scanners) and software installed, along w/networking setup.

Bill

Bill,

   Thank you for responding, The only thing I have running is the internet because nothing else runs, I have tried to run the scans. Nothing will open to run anything it just sits there with the hour glass, I have tried even thru just run command and the only thing that will open is spider solitaire. Right now I can only go online and print if needed. I only plug in printer when needed, other than that I don't have anything plugged into the laptop. Even when the programs try to open they do not show up in task mgr (not responding, running, nothing) I have tried to reboot in all the various ways (using the F8 or F2 I usually have to wait and see the screen to get the number) when it comes up, still nothing will run in any of the boots. I tried system restore "can't restore to that date" or other dates, I rarely can this to come open.  Defrag won't open to even do that, I'm at a loss. How can I find out if there is something corrupt or just gone if I can't get into the computer itself?  Since I can't get in I won't be able to save anything to a disk, I do have some things that I need to save but not to the point I can't live without. I am wireless thru a cable modem to my understanding that doesn't make me networked, Does it?  I am worried even if I do use the disk to redo all. Will it really get rid of any problems?  (Always wondered about this)

                                                                                                 Thanks,

                                                                                                     Ali