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BunnyStroker   05-26-2002 at 01:37:34 AM

This is sort of a weird problem I've had since I first installed XP last winter -

Every once in a while, I will notice my performance drop severely. I kill all open programs; no effect. Checking the task manager reveals IEXPLORE.EXE is taking 99% of my CPU, even though I have no internet explorer windows open.

Killing IEXPLORE.EXE via the task manager solves the problem.

Obviously, it's not a big deal since it's so easily fixed. I'm just wondering if anyone else knows the cause.

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btvillarin   05-26-2002 at 02:09:17 AM
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That is weird. I haven't noticed that at all. Have you installed all the critical updates for IE?

I was able to find this, but I doubt it's what you need:
<A HREF="http://support.microsoft.com/search/preview.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q317751" target="_new">Explorer.exe Process Uses Many CPU Cycles When Windows Is Idle (Q317751)</A>

I hope OldBear or Toey's checkin' this out...

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BunnyStroker   05-26-2002 at 05:38:00 AM
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Yes, all updates are installed. Problem still occurs.

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Toejam31   05-26-2002 at 07:52:25 AM
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This is the only reference I have found towards anything that is similar to your problem. I spent about an hour looking around, and this was it.

<A HREF="http://www.computing.net/security/wwwboard/forum/285.html" target="_new">Subject: REALLY ANNOYING PROBLEM PLZ HELP!!!</A>

You might try repairing the browser:

<A HREF="http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q318378" target="_new">How to Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP (Q318378)</A>

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