HELP: CPU 100% at idle, 0% when Task Manager opened

[MavericKiz3d]

So i just recently noticed that CPU is running at 100%, and temps are around 70c.

I launched task manager to see which Process is taking up all that juice, but as soon as i launch task manager, CPU usage drops to 0%, and temps start dropping, and eventually drop to the usual mid 30s.

I am checked the processes running and all processes i see are the familiar ones. As soon as i close the task manager, CPU usage goes back to 100%, and temps start rising.

I initially spotted this on the screen of my G15 keyboard, but assumed it could be keyboard software error, but when i ran CoreTemp to verify, the CPU was actually being utilized 100%, by GOD knows what!

What could be the problem?

PS: I have already restarted the computer.

 

[xYcRaiN]

which antivirus u using?

 

[LeGenD123]

Did you check the processes running in the Windows Task Manager?

As an alternative, download this software to check the processes without Windows Task Manager.

 

[Blur]

definitely a virus

 

[maryfarrukh]

Its not a virus.

Its Anti Malware Service Executable.

Bing it and you will know

 

[MavericKiz3d]

which antivirus u using?

nod32

Did you check the processes running in the Windows Task Manager?


As an alternative, download this software to check the processes without Windows Task Manager.

yep. all processes clean.

Let me try that software

Its not a virus.

Its Anti Malware Service Executable.

Bing it and you will know

let me check for that

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Did you check the processes running in the Windows Task Manager?

As an alternative, download this software to check the processes without Windows Task Manager.

haha funny thing. The software you recommended works exactly like Task Manager. No CPU usage when i open it, and as soon as i close it 100% CPU usage

 

[xYcRaiN]

firstly uninstall eset then install kaspersky 2012 internet security then scan your whole computer

 

[AlienX]

Just install Microsoft Security Essentials. Update and do a full system scan. Most likely a rootkit. It may have infected tskmgr.exe.

 

[mave3]

its time to reinstall windows [MENTION=1973]Maverick[/MENTION]..
and use Avast...Antivirus pro..
the best antivirus u can use...!!!

 

[noumanmarwat]

That is one weird problem
I would recommend a reinstallation of window n lets hope it works

Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2

 

[maryfarrukh]

You guys really don't have a clue, do you?
Use a different anti-virus program
re-install windows
blah blah blah



[MENTION=9527]MavericKiz3d[/MENTION]

Follow these steps. You don't need to do anything else

 

[KDKHAN]

Do what mave3 has recommended.
Formate your "C" before fresh installation.
Do not use any other driver for the time being after installation of windows.
Now install Avast, update it and run a thorough scan.

 

[AlienX]

You guys really don't have a clue, do you?
Use a different anti-virus program
re-install windows
blah blah blah



@MavericKiz3d

Follow these steps. You don't need to do anything else

That's exactly what everyone is telling him (Same as the link you posted). His system is infected and a fresh format and installation + a good antivirus is the best option. Don't be a smart ass and actually read and understand the posts before making an assumption.

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Do what mave3 has recommended.
Formate your "C" before fresh installation.
Do not use any other driver for the time being after installation of windows.
Now install Avast, update it and run a thorough scan.

Yes, this is the correct method. reinstalling from backup will again infect the system if a virus is residing in one of exe files in backup folder.

 

[MavericKiz3d]

Guys re-installation is not a solution, its the last resort.

@MavericKiz3d

Follow these steps. You don't need to do anything else

I have checked that link, but according to that person: "I can see the "Antimalware Service Executable" process begin to use much CPU and Disk resources".

In my case, i dont see which task is using up the CPU.

Nevertheless, i have started full scan of PC; both anti-virus and anti-malware.

 

[hafisohaib]

[MENTION=9527]MavericKiz3d[/MENTION] Try "Spyware Doctor" and "Super Anti Spyware"...Do a complete scan through these softwares, i hope your problem will be solved.

 

[MavericKiz3d]

So the scans completed with no concrete results. Restarted PC, still the same problem. Even scanned with Super AntiSpyware.

I shall start closing services now.

 

[AlienX]

So the scans completed with no concrete results. Restarted PC, still the same problem. Even scanned with Super AntiSpyware.

I shall start closing services now.

OK, do this. download this utility HiJackThis | Free software downloads at SourceForge.net and post a log here so we can actually see what's going on.

Warning: Don't modify any setting on your own.

 

[MavericKiz3d]

Alright. Stopped each service manually in "services.msc" to see if any service after being stopped would not eat the CPU, but again, no luck.

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OK, do this. download this utility HiJackThis | Free software downloads at SourceForge.net and post a log here so we can actually see what's going on.

Warning: Don't modify any setting on your own.

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4Scan saved at 3:25:46 PM, on 11/25/2012
Platform: Windows 7  (WinNT 6.00.3504)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v9.00 (9.00.8112.16455)
Boot mode: Normal


Running processes:
C:\Windows\system32\taskhost.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET NOD32 Antivirus\egui.exe
C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Razer\DeathAdder\razerhid.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\LGDevAgt.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\LCD Manager\LCDMon.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\G-series Software\LGDCore.exe
C:\Program Files\Atomic Alarm Clock\AtomicAlarmClock.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools Lite\DTLite.exe
C:\Program Files\DU Meter\DUMeter.exe
C:\Program Files\uTorrent\uTorrent.exe
C:\Program Files\Razer\DeathAdder\razertra.exe
E:\Program Files\Superantispyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPSideShowGadget.exe
C:\Program Files\Razer\DeathAdder\razerofa.exe
C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\Applets\LCDSirReal.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\openvpntray.exe
C:\Users\Kashif\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Users\Kashif\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Users\Kashif\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Users\Kashif\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Users\Kashif\Downloads\HijackThis.exe


R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = 
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = 
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName = 
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.3 www.anchorfree.net
O1 - Hosts: 127.0.0.2 www.mefeedia.com
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In SSV Helper - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Windows Live ID Sign-in Helper - {9030D464-4C02-4ABF-8ECC-5164760863C6} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Windows Live\WindowsLiveLogin.dll
O2 - BHO: SkypeIEPluginBHO - {AE805869-2E5C-4ED4-8F7B-F1F7851A4497} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\skypeieplugin.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Hotspot Shield Class - {F9E4A054-E9B1-4BC3-83A3-76A1AE736170} - C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\HssIE\HssIE.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [egui] "C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET NOD32 Antivirus\egui.exe" /hide /waitservice
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [P17RunE] RunDll32 P17RunE.dll,RunDLLEntry
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DeathAdder] C:\Program Files\Razer\DeathAdder\razerhid.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe ARM] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Launch LgDeviceAgent] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\LgDevAgt.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Launch LCDMon] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\LCD Manager\LCDMon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Launch LGDCore] "C:\Program Files\Logitech\GamePanel Software\G-series Software\LGDCore.exe" /SHOWHIDE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SkinClock] C:\Program Files\Atomic Alarm Clock\AtomicAlarmClock.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [msnmsgr] "C:\Program Files\Windows Live\Messenger\msnmsgr.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [DAEMON Tools Lite] "C:\Program Files\DAEMON Tools Lite\DTLite.exe" -autorun
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Google Update] "C:\Users\Kashif\AppData\Local\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [DU Meter] C:\Program Files\DU Meter\DUMeter.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [uTorrent] "C:\Program Files\uTorrent\uTorrent.exe"  /MINIMIZED
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] E:\Program Files\Superantispyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office12\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Skype Click to Call - {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\skypeieplugin.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Skype Click to Call - {898EA8C8-E7FF-479B-8935-AEC46303B9E5} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\skypeieplugin.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\microsoft shared\windows live\wlidnsp.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\program files\common files\microsoft shared\windows live\wlidnsp.dll
O11 - Options group: [ACCELERATED_GRAPHICS] Accelerated graphics
O16 - DPF: {CAFECAFE-0013-0001-0022-ABCDEFABCDEF} (JInitiator 1.3.1.22) - 
O16 - DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} (Shockwave Flash Object) - http://fpdownload2.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
O17 - HKLM\System\CCS\Services\Tcpip\..\{5175636F-CE16-49F8-B9B5-C2A3BB7FFCC7}: NameServer = 210.2.185.6,210.2.181.6
O18 - Protocol: skype-ie-addon-data - {91774881-D725-4E58-B298-07617B9B86A8} - C:\Program Files\Skype\Toolbars\Internet Explorer\skypeieplugin.dll
O23 - Service: SAS Core Service (!SASCORE) - SUPERAntiSpyware.com - E:\Program Files\Superantispyware\SASCORE.EXE
O23 - Service: Adobe Flash Player Update Service (AdobeFlashPlayerUpdateSvc) - Adobe Systems Incorporated - C:\Windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Audio Engine Licensing Service - Creative Labs - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Creative Labs Shared\Service\CTAELicensing.exe
O23 - Service: Creative Audio Service (CTAudSvcService) - Creative Technology Ltd - C:\Program Files\Creative\Shared Files\CTAudSvc.exe
O23 - Service: DU Meter Service (DUMeterSvc) - Hagel Technologies Ltd - C:\Program Files\DU Meter\DUMeterSvc.exe
O23 - Service: ESET HTTP Server (EhttpSrv) - ESET - C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET NOD32 Antivirus\EHttpSrv.exe
O23 - Service: ESET Service (ekrn) - ESET - C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET NOD32 Antivirus\ekrn.exe
O23 - Service: FLEXnet Licensing Service - Macrovision Europe Ltd. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Macrovision Shared\FLEXnet Publisher\FNPLicensingService.exe
O23 - Service: GPCommonService - Green Packet Inc. - C:\Program Files\QUBEE WCM\GPCommonService.exe
O23 - Service: Hotspot Shield Service (hshld) - AnchorFree Inc. - C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\openvpnas.exe
O23 - Service: Hotspot Shield Routing Service (HssSrv) - AnchorFree Inc. - C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\HssWPR\hsssrv.exe
O23 - Service: Hotspot Shield Tray Service (HssTrayService) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\HssTrayService.EXE
O23 - Service: Hotspot Shield Monitoring Service (HssWd) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Hotspot Shield\bin\hsswd.exe
O23 - Service: Process Monitor (LVPrcSrv) - Logitech Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\LogiShrd\LVMVFM\LVPrcSrv.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (nvsvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Windows\system32\nvvsvc.exe
O23 - Service: PnkBstrA - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\PnkBstrA.exe
O23 - Service: Steam Client Service - Valve Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Steam\SteamService.exe


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End of file - 8171 bytes

 

[MavericKiz3d]

ok this is just weird. ITS FIXED! BY ITSELF! After posting the above last message, i just looked at the temps (coretemp) on tray area, and they were normal. Then i assumed Task Manager was open, but it was NOT!

The problem is, hence, SOLVED! (for now i guess).

Let me just restart the PC to be sure of it.

EDIT: hahah the problem is back even before i restarted the PC It back on 100%. Damn!

So by starting HijackThis, CPU runs normal (similar to starting Task Manager); and i thought the problem was fixed

 

[maryfarrukh]

That's exactly what everyone is telling him (Same as the link you posted). His system is infected and a fresh format and installation + a good antivirus is the best option. Don't be a smart ass and actually read and understand the posts before making an assumption.

Clearly, you haven't encountered this on your system, have you? Because I have and know that its the same thing. And I think I read and understood just fine.

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Guys re-installation is not a solution, its the last resort.
/QUOTE]

You mean there is nothing in the CPU tab?
Hmmm...
Click o nthe CPU tab and set it in descending order.
Now, when it hits, open task manager by Ctrl + Shit + Esc and you can quickly see what was it that was eating up the CPU