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Has my computer got a virus? - Qwertygiy - 02-02-2012
My CPU Usage (as seen from my Task Manager) is always hovering between 50-75%, even when I have no windows open. When I have a memory-extensive program up, like Minecraft, Roblox, my music program, or multiple tabs in Firefox, it goes up to around 100%. Yet when I list the processes in Task Manager, there's nothing more than the occaisional 1% (besides the aforementioned programs, should they be running). I've also noticed that "System Processes" is always missing from the list when this happens. You know, that one that's always 100 minus everything else's CPU combined and not counted in the percentages?
Do I have a virus of some sort or is this just my computer being weird?
RE: Has my computer got a virus? - Glome - 02-02-2012
Yes, it's called "Windows" the worst virus ever made.
RE: Has my computer got a virus? - Qwertygiy - 02-02-2012
I'm worried it's an even worse one, known as "Intel Hardware".
RE: Has my computer got a virus? - Fat_Sacks - 02-02-2012
Doy you have an antivirus of some sort?
If it's Norton, remove it and get a real antivirus.
RE: Has my computer got a virus? - Qwertygiy - 02-02-2012
I have an upgraded version of the default Windows stuff; my experience with most antiviruses in the past has been unsatisfactory, to say the least.
RE: Has my computer got a virus? - Fat_Sacks - 02-02-2012
Again, do you have Norton, or something else?
RE: Has my computer got a virus? - Qwertygiy - 02-02-2012
I have Microsoft Security Essentials, and I have MalwareBytes installed but not as an active antivirus.
RE: Has my computer got a virus? - Dignity - 02-03-2012
Has my computer gotten* a virus.
And probably yes.
RE: Has my computer got a virus? - Paradox - 02-03-2012
Did ever bother to click the "Show processes from all users" button (Ignore the "System Idle Process")?
RE: Has my computer got a virus? - Qwertygiy - 02-03-2012
(02-03-2012, 12:23 AM)Paradox Wrote: Did ever bother to click the "Show processes from all users" button (Ignore the "System Idle Process")?
I don't think any other users were logged in; however, if it happens again, I'll make sure to check.