Cpu usage at 100% for 30 seconds when I download

[Vibe_Raider]

Hi
Since I installed my Maxtor diamondmax Ultra 16 HDD (300Gb),
I keep getting slowed up when I download something from the net.
Actually, whenever the "download" window opens from Firefox, it freezes up my computer using 100% of my Cpu.

At first I could go onto other programs and keep using my computer while firefox was unusable,
but now it's getting annoying to the point nothing works for that 30 seconds.

What could be wrong?

[GX1_Man]

What are you using for virus/spyware protection? Unless the computer is clean all bets are off. Did this problem start immediately after this drive was installed and no other changes were made? How many drives in the machine? How are they set up?

[Vibe_Raider]

The problem has begun only once the hard drive was installed.

I use Spybot search and destroy.
I have the same 9 Spyware coming back even though it says: problems solved after  I correct them.
Symantec antivirus finds no virus.

I have  my MAxtor as slave and a Western Digital 80 gig as primary.

[GX1_Man]

Do your scans in Safe Mode with system restore turned off. Then try the free online scanner at www.trendmicro.com.

If this is not noticeably improved, disconnect the slave drive and see if this is the deciding factor.

Then post back.

[Vibe_Raider]

thx for all the advising.

I got rid of all my spyware in safe mode.
Didn't solve the entire problem, though it takes less time.
Tried to install the Trend Micro spyware for SMB. That crashed and failed to install.

I unplugged the Maxtor, and it now takes BIOS 10seconds to recognise the primary WD 80gb.
The problem is still there.
I ran a virus check in safe mode again, and I still have nothing.

I'm bummed.
Simon
Thx a million, are you getting paid for this? I only have praises for ppl like you.

[GX1_Man]

Thx a million, are you getting paid for this? I only have praises for ppl like you.

No, this is a volunteer forum. We contribute what we can when we can.  

How are these drives jumpered? First you said it started when you added the  slave drive, but now it appears that when it is disconnected the problem is still partially (at least) there.

There is some concern that you cannot run the online scanner. Did you try this in safe mode as well? That system needs to be squeaky clean.

What is the computer or motherboard make and model? Maybe if you download and run Everest Home, make a report and post it here we could get some further insight.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

[Vibe_Raider]

thx for Everest, that is a golden tool.
Ok, so I wasn't trying the online scan version. I was trying to install the first spyware scan for SMB that I saw on the site.My bad, I'll run the online one I just found and post back.

This is my motherboard.

Motherboard Properties      
Motherboard ID      62-P250-001368-00101111-040201-SiS$P4S61250_P4S61 BIOS P2.50
Motherboard Name      ASRock P4S61
      
Front Side Bus Properties      
Bus Type      Intel NetBurst
Bus Width      64-bit
Real Clock      133 MHz (QDR)
Effective Clock      533 MHz
Bandwidth      4267 MB/s
      
Memory Bus Properties      
Bus Type      DDR SDRAM
Bus Width      64-bit
Real Clock      133 MHz (DDR)
Effective Clock      267 MHz
Bandwidth      2133 MB/s
      
Chipset Bus Properties      
Bus Type      SiS MuTIOL
Bus Width      16-bit
      
Motherboard Physical Info      
CPU Sockets/Slots      1 Socket 478
Expansion Slots      3 PCI, 1 AGP, 1 AMR
RAM Slots      3 DDR DIMM
Integrated Devices      Audio, Video, LAN
Form Factor      Micro ATX
Motherboard Size      210 mm x 240 mm
Motherboard Chipset      SiS661FX
Extra Features      Hybrid Booster
      
Motherboard Manufacturer      
Company Name      ASRock Inc.
Product Information      http://www.asrock.com/product/index.htm
BIOS Download      http://www.asrock.com/support/index_BIOS.htm



I jumped my WD in the middle column. oops just realised that that is the setting if there is a slave.
I'll put it as primary only and post back twhen I've ran the online scan.

[Vibe_Raider]

I can't seem to connect to the net on safemode.
It won't let me create a PPoE and a permanent connection doesn'T appear when I create one while having the router plugged in. Hence i couldn't run the online scan again.

Checked out my jumping:
I put down my WD as primary with slave again (middle column)
My maxtor Diamond Ultra 16 has model number 6L300RO on it.
I found different jumper setting according to different sources:

Website model number jumper setting brings me to Style A2: jumper settings
if you notice, the diagram and the explanations are incoherent with each other. And it is nothing like

On the actual drive: Says no jumper required for slave.

and the booklet that came with it says: Style A1 (ncludes DiamondMax 16)
the diagram is pretty much like this one with the exception that there is no jumper on the slave position, and they seem to put one down with the loner and the inexisting pin.

Style A2 (which physicaly resembles what I have on my hard drive, but is said to be for DiamondMax Plus 9)
has the loner top pin covered by an permanent solo jumper.


I presently have no jumper besides the solo permanenent one, but am considering implementing what the website's diagram shows and put a pin over J48/J50. Alas I can't find a jumper right now.



Here's the everest info on my hard drive.

Field      Value
ATA Device Properties      
Model ID      Maxtor 6L300R0
Serial Number      L617EC9G
Revision      BAJ41G20
Parameters      581463 cylinders, 16 heads, 63 sectors per track, 512 bytes per sector
LBA Sectors      586114704
Buffer      16 MB (Dual Ported, Read Ahead)
Multiple Sectors      16
ECC Bytes      57
Max. PIO Transfer Mode      PIO 4
Max. UDMA Transfer Mode      UDMA 6 (ATA-133)
Active UDMA Transfer Mode      UDMA 6 (ATA-133)
Unformatted Capacity      286189 MB
      
ATA Device Features      
SMART      Supported
Security Mode      Supported
Power Management      Supported
Advanced Power Management      Supported
Write Cache      Supported
Host Protected Area      Supported
Power-Up In Standby      Not Supported
Automatic Acoustic Management      Supported
48-bit LBA      Supported
Device Configuration Overlay      Supported
      
ATA Device Physical Info      
Manufacturer      Maxtor
Hard Disk Family      DiamondMax 10
Form Factor      3.5"
Formatted Capacity      300 GB
Physical Dimensions      147 x 101.6 x 26.1 mm
Max. Weight      630 g
Average Rotational Latency      4.17 ms
Rotational Speed      7200 RPM
Average Seek      9 ms
Interface      Ultra-ATA/133
Buffer-to-Host Data Rate      133 MB/s
Buffer Size      16 MB
      
ATA Device Manufacturer      
Company Name      Maxtor Corporation
Product Information      http://www.maxtor.com/en/products/

[GX1_Man]

If it is a Maxtor the middle picture on the top row is accurate. With the jumper horizontal, the effect is that all pins are open. (It is a method to safely store the small jumper connector. A neutral position if you will.)

[Vibe_Raider]

Eff ME!!!

after a month of being a mule and only using firefox, I try with explorer and I don't get the problem.
I'm saving my favorites, dumping this version of FF.

THANK YOU for your accompaniment on this retarded problem, and for everest.

Cheers
Simon

[patio]

Grab a little program called MOZBack and backup your FireFox profiles.
Then when you un-install Firefox and re-install a fresh one you restore your profile and all your settings; bookmarks etc. are there like they were...

I've honestly never experienced any problems with FireFox but doo doo happens.

[Vibe_Raider]

I actually got a DL manager, IDM I think.
Speed is unbelievably increased on my downloads.
I consistently get 300k/s and + on sites I used to get 50 max.

[patio]

Good...but don't abandon FireFox...we hate losing converts.

[WillyW]

How about Free Download Manager?    

www.freedownloadmanager.org

Price is right!  


On the first page, if you see "# Internet Explorer 5.0 and above."  under System Requirements,  that is not accurate.    I use it with Firefox.
IE, Opera, SeaMonkey, Netscape, Firefox are all supported.