CPU Usage Problem?

I have run several virus checkers and adware removers on my system. I have also "cleaned disk" and defragmented by hard drive. I am currently running a 200hz machine with 512k of memory. However, as of lately, I'm hitting 100% cpu usage. In using the resource manager, it shows I still have ram available for use. I also have plenty of HD space available.

Would simply increasing the size of my ram (2 slots at 256k) to 512k x 2 fix my problem? Again, it's the CPU usage which is 100% maxed out, the manager still says I have ram available.

I'm currently investigating any issues with startup programs in my msconfig file. This problem has just arisen as of late.

CPU Usage Problem?anti virus software

it may just be the number of background programs you have running. IF your using ep punch in msconfig into the run command (I dont know if anyo ther versons have the same thing but you can try). here you can stop programs from starting up and eating up you processor speed/RAM

CPU Usage Problem?aurora

Something is running in your memory to fill it.

Open MS Config and see what is running. Start - Run - type: msconfig[enter]

Go to the STARTUP tab.

Go down the list and check each of these. YOu can use a website to check them out. Some can be disabled (such as an updater for an old program) where some others must run. Any which you find as problems you can easily disable by clearning the checkbox.

Use this website. http://www.processlibrary.com