From: David Abramowitz (david.abramowitz_at_verizon.net)
Date: Sat Mar 05 2005 - 11:48:55 PST
On Mar 5, 2005, at 9:39 AM, Adamson_at_aol.com wrote:
> I know this is a Newton list. However, my problem affects my ability
> to use
> my Newton, but it really is a XP question. Since this list is the best
> source of help period, I was hoping for some. Ignore it if you must.
>
> My Inspiron 7500 laptop, after a hard crash (ya gotta love them 13 yr
> olds
> who want to chat with friends), now has CPU usage of 100%. No matter
> what I
> do, I can not get CPU usage to return to normal. Any suggestions?
>
Here are my suggestions, in no particular order:
1. Go to http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ and run the free scan - this
will get rid of viruses, spyware, malware of all sorts, and having
worked there for 7 years, I can tell you it works quite admirably. And
you can run it as many times as you want, however often you like.
2. If you don't have a virus scanner on the machine that is also
scanning for/ridding you of spyware, go to http://www.lavasoft.de/ and
download the free version of Ad Aware, scan, and delete spyware and the
rest of that crap.
3. Get rid of that piece of crap, and run to the Apple store nearest
you, buy a Mac Mini, and be done with viruses, malware, spyware, and
Windows forever... :)
4. Go to #3 this time for another Mac, until your house is free of
Windows... :)
- Dave
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