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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: nkinneberg on July 31, 2009, 03:14:07 PM
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I've spent hours reading on the internet net as to how to fix this problem on my computer. I am running an older computer with Windows XP and have Windows Service Pack 3.
First, I noticed that my computer was running slowly and I soon found out on task manager that svchost.exe was using up all of my cpu. I used ProcessExplorer to determine that this was the host that was dealing with automatic updates, as well as several other things. I ran a scan with Avira to check if it were a virus or malware on the computer but it didn't show anything. I tried turning off Microsoft updates, and that didn't help. I also tried turning off Automatic Updates, but that didn't help either.
I rejoiced when I found that Microsoft released a patch to fix the problem, but when I tried to install it, I received a notice that it had no need to install because I already had a later version than the update.
I've tried cleaning my registry with CCleaner, but it didn't help. I have run out of options and could use some help... :'( ???
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rebootting windows
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Apart from the possibility that you do have a virus even if Avira does not detect it (see Mulreay's post), have you installed MVPS HOSTS recently? Apparently a large HOSTS file can do this too.
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Just a little more information I've noticed; whenever I start up my computer the cpu usage is normal, but as soon as automatic updates kicks in, the cpu jumps to 100%. Also, it says "downloading updates" and will only go up to 13%, even if I'm on the computer for quite some time. I have been unable to determine what exactly it is downloading.
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http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,88858.msg596896.html#msg596896
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Oh, it's alright now. I disabled automatic updates and uninstalled my anti-virus. The combination seems to have fixed my computer.
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So you're running without an Anti Virus utility? Not recommended my friend.
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As well, as disabling updates...
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Oh, it's alright now. I disabled automatic updates and uninstalled my anti-virus. The combination seems to have fixed my computer.
I don't think any of us here consider that to be a fix. All that does is mask the issue - like putting a bandage over a GSW(Gun Shot Wound). You can't see the wound but the bullet is still in there doing damage.
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get an antivirus!
once i ran without an antivirus and had a virus withen a week