- Sep 29, 2009
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Question: I’m trying to reload Windows XP on an older machine using an Abit board, Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz CPU, one GB DDR RAM and a WD 250GB 7200rpm HDD. My problem is, every time I load XP it slows to a crawl. Sometimes it locks up and I’m not even able to install SP3 or download the 100+ updates from Microsoft Windows Update. I’ve found that svchost.exe is loading the CPU 96-100%, I kill the process and it’s still FUBAR. The kicker: I’ve used different install disks and tried a different key code as an “in house” thing, just to try and figure it out. (Each time XP loads as usual, activates and connects to the network) No luck! Now I’ve reloaded, upgraded, updated and built new machines from installing the standoffs up to making my own cables. So I have a grip on how to reload a machine, I’ve done a few dozen, but this “svchost.exe” @ 100% load on the CPU is getting the best of me. I’m also not able to find the individual process in the “svchost.exe” that’s loading the CPU either.
As always, any help would be great!
PS. I’m not looking to do a bunch of patches like I’ve read in other forums, but I want to be able to do a clean install without this problem.
Thank You….
I'm open to solutions and ongoing discussion.
As always, any help would be great!
PS. I’m not looking to do a bunch of patches like I’ve read in other forums, but I want to be able to do a clean install without this problem.
Thank You….
I'm open to solutions and ongoing discussion.
HURRAY!!
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