CPU Performance Scan - Blu-ray Forum

LordCrumb · 02-09-2010, 07:01 AM

I have noticed my CPU Performance is running unusually high on occasions. I've googled some of the running processes to see if any are malicious, and process library.com recommends a 'free performance scan'. has anyone done this? or a similar type scan? any recommendations?

RiseDarthVader · 02-09-2010, 07:27 AM

Usually free performance scan = virus.

Download AVG Free Edition for viruses
Download Spybot S&D for spyware

LordCrumb · 02-09-2010, 08:09 AM

I have AVG and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, but I thought there might be a different type of scanner for analyzing what could be using up all my CPU performance?

Groo The Perverted · 02-09-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KaiGusto

I have noticed my CPU Performance is running unusually high on occasions. I've googled some of the running processes to see if any are malicious, and process library.com recommends a 'free performance scan'. has anyone done this? or a similar type scan? any recommendations?

Performance Scan

LordCrumb · 02-09-2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Groo The Perverted

Performance Scan

Didn't think of that. How nice of you

Groo The Perverted · 02-09-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kaigusto

didn't think of that. How nice of you

:d

Navster · 02-09-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Groo The Perverted

Performance Scan

lmao.. howd you do that?

SSEiYah · 02-09-2010, 05:43 PM

ha ha. Nice.

LordCrumb · 02-09-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NavsterKing

lmao.. howd you do that?

lmgtfy.com

Uniquely · 02-09-2010, 08:18 PM

I know that years ago... PC Pitstop used to be spyware free. I can't say for certain that it still is.

Icecoldblue · 02-09-2010, 08:27 PM

I wouldn't trust any of those.

bageleaterkkjji · 02-10-2010, 01:15 AM

Hmmm?

sorry i had to try one

Clark Kent · 02-10-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KaiGusto

I have noticed my CPU Performance is running unusually high on occasions. I've googled some of the running processes to see if any are malicious, and process library.com recommends a 'free performance scan'. has anyone done this? or a similar type scan? any recommendations?

Here is a real program you can use to monitor your computer at the following link called WinUtilities Pro:

http://www.ylcomputing.com/content/view/351

For a very limited time they are giving away free lifetime registration keys to use it. Just follow the instructions and enter them after you download and install it. A handy program that does multiple cleaning tasks. Here is the ad copy for it:

WinUtilities Pro is an award winning collection of tools to optimize and speedup your system performance. this suite contains utilities to clean registry, temporary files on your disks, erase your application and internet browser history, cache and cookies. it also supports to defragment your disk drives and improve computer performance and stability. built-in StartUp Cleaner allows you to control startup programs that load automatically with windows, find duplicate files, fix broken shortcuts and uninstall unneeded software. other features include secure file deletion, recycle bin shredding, system maintenance tasks scheduling and undelete deleted files.

PS3+HDDVD OWNER · 02-11-2010, 05:46 PM

Start your computer in Safe Mode, and run maleware bytes (full scan) when Windows loads. I'm betting you'll find some malicious files on it.

Usually when your pc prompts you for a "free performance scan" something is up.

Polygon · 02-12-2010, 01:14 AM

NONE, I repeat NONE of those are any good. I know you see commercials for crap like Finally Fast and similar companies promising to fix you computer just by pushing a button. They're all a load of crap. I don't know how many computers I've fixed for people that have fallen for that crap. Then they have to pay me to format and do a clean install of their computer because it's too far gone.

There is NO one button fix.

Use good programs like CCleaner, SpyBot, Malewarebytes, AVG, and Defraggler to maintain your computer. If those can't take care of it then it's tome format and reinstall. Also, avoid registry cleaners as well. CCleaner has one built and I wouldn't use that either. When it get's to the point you have to start messing with the registry you'll just save time formatting and doing a reinstall. Most people just usually make it a lot worse by playing in the registry anyway.

sfmarine · 02-12-2010, 01:33 AM

I agree with Polygon...The Crap Cleaner is a great tool that clears up a lot of junk and even repairs registry files.

damingraham · 02-12-2010, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Polygon

Also, avoid registry cleaners as well.

negative . i use Winaso and MV Reg Clean and they are awesome.

people can also defrag their registry too

Polygon · 02-12-2010, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by damingraham

negative . i use Winaso and MV Reg Clean and they are awesome.

people can also defrag their registry too

Hmm, I'll give that a try. It would be the first one I've found that didn't just make things worse.

02-09-2010, 07:01 AM	#1
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	CPU Performance Scan I have noticed my CPU Performance is running unusually high on occasions. I've googled some of the running processes to see if any are malicious, and process library.com recommends a 'free performance scan'. has anyone done this? or a similar type scan? any recommendations?

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02-09-2010, 07:27 AM	#2
RiseDarthVader Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:136	Usually free performance scan = virus. Download AVG Free Edition for viruses Download Spybot S&D for spyware

02-09-2010, 08:09 AM	#3
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	I have AVG and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, but I thought there might be a different type of scanner for analyzing what could be using up all my CPU performance?

02-09-2010, 05:43 PM	#8
SSEiYah Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:456 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:19	ha ha. Nice.

02-09-2010, 08:18 PM	#10
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	I know that years ago... PC Pitstop used to be spyware free. I can't say for certain that it still is.

02-09-2010, 08:27 PM	#11
Icecoldblue Active Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Calgary, AB Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:69	I wouldn't trust any of those.

02-10-2010, 01:15 AM	#12
bageleaterkkjji Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:in the garbage 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:322 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:4	Hmmm? sorry i had to try one

02-11-2010, 05:46 PM	#14
PS3+HDDVD OWNER Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Chicago Trading Score:12	Start your computer in Safe Mode, and run maleware bytes (full scan) when Windows loads. I'm betting you'll find some malicious files on it. Usually when your pc prompts you for a "free performance scan" something is up.

02-12-2010, 01:14 AM	#15
Polygon Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Utah Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:140 DVD collection:672 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:2	NONE, I repeat NONE of those are any good. I know you see commercials for crap like Finally Fast and similar companies promising to fix you computer just by pushing a button. They're all a load of crap. I don't know how many computers I've fixed for people that have fallen for that crap. Then they have to pay me to format and do a clean install of their computer because it's too far gone. There is NO one button fix. Use good programs like CCleaner, SpyBot, Malewarebytes, AVG, and Defraggler to maintain your computer. If those can't take care of it then it's tome format and reinstall. Also, avoid registry cleaners as well. CCleaner has one built and I wouldn't use that either. When it get's to the point you have to start messing with the registry you'll just save time formatting and doing a reinstall. Most people just usually make it a lot worse by playing in the registry anyway.

02-12-2010, 01:33 AM	#16
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:931 Blu-ray collection:2312 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I agree with Polygon...The Crap Cleaner is a great tool that clears up a lot of junk and even repairs registry files.

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