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    Talking Explorer.exe 50% CPU - Explorer Bar > Folders

    I have searched the net for the '50% CPU' issue with no results to my situation.

    When i have explorer.exe open to view files, in any view, and use the tree to navigate, shortly after i click first folder the cpu shoots to 50%. I have it set to run folder processes as seperate task. When i close the folder i still have both running, only the folders .exe is holding steady around 50% untill i kill the process. I can do anything with folders as long as i dont open and try to navigate using the tree on the left, i dont have patience to click that many times without it. Its been a week now and still having no solution.

    System; http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/1842/1000061pc6.jpg
    Intel 2420Mhz (2.4 Duo) - 2G DDR
    NVidia GeForece 8500GT
    200G Maxtor
    WindowsXP; Multiprocessor Free (5.1.2600)

    Scanned with;
    BitDefenter, Ad-Aware, Spybot.
    Fix all unrelated items...

    Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
    Scan saved at 8:03:02 PM, on 1/31/2008
    Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
    MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16574)
    Boot mode: Normal

    Running processes:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
    C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
    C:\Program Files\Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor\WLService.exe
    C:\Program Files\Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor\WUSB54GC.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Communicator\xcommsvr.exe
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Update Service\livesrv.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\PROGRA~1\Softwin\BITDEF~1\bdmcon.exe
    C:\Program Files\Softwin\BitDefender10\bdagent.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe
    C:\Program Files\Advanced System Optimizer\wallpaper.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
    C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\devldr32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskmgr.exe
    C:\PROGRA~1\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Scan Server\bdss.exe
    C:\Program Files\Softwin\BitDefender10\vsserv.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
    C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

    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
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: HP Print Enhancer - {0347C33E-8762-4905-BF09-768834316C61} - C:\Program Files\HP\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_printenhancer.dll
    O2 - BHO: HP Print Clips - {053F9267-DC04-4294-A72C-58F732D338C0} - C:\Program Files\HP\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_framework.dll
    O2 - BHO: Winamp Toolbar BHO - {25CEE8EC-5730-41bc-8B58-22DDC8AB8C20} - C:\Program Files\Winamp Toolbar\winamptb.dll
    O2 - BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
    O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
    O3 - Toolbar: Winamp Toolbar - {EBF2BA02-9094-4c5a-858B-BB198F3D8DE2} - C:\Program Files\Winamp Toolbar\winamptb.dll
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BtcMouseMaestro] C:\Program Files\HP Optical 4 Button USB Mouse\KMaestro.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BDMCon] C:\PROGRA~1\Softwin\BITDEF~1\bdmcon.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BDAgent] C:\Program Files\Softwin\BitDefender10\bdagent.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinampAgent] C:\Program Files\Winamp\winampa.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Systweak Wallpaper Changer] C:\Program Files\Advanced System Optimizer\wallpaper.exe -minimize
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
    O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [MySpaceIM] C:\Program Files\MySpace\IM\MySpaceIM.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
    O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [MySpaceIM] C:\Program Files\MySpace\IM\MySpaceIM.exe (User 'Default user')
    O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
    O8 - Extra context menu item: &Winamp Toolbar Search - C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Winamp Toolbar\ieToolbar\resources\en-US\local\search.html
    O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\ssv.dll
    O9 - Extra button: HP Clipbook - {58ECB495-38F0-49cb-A538-10282ABF65E7} - C:\Program Files\HP\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_extensions.dll
    O9 - Extra button: HP Smart Select - {700259D7-1666-479a-93B1-3250410481E8} - C:\Program Files\HP\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_extensions.dll
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Spybot - Search & Destroy Configuration - {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
    O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
    O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
    O16 - DPF: {30528230-99f7-4bb4-88d8-fa1d4f56a2ab} (Installation Support) - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Common\Yinsthelper.dll
    O23 - Service: BitDefender Scan Server (bdss) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Scan Server\bdss.exe
    O23 - Service: BitDefender Desktop Update Service (LIVESRV) - SOFTWIN S.R.L. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Update Service\livesrv.exe
    O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
    O23 - Service: Viewpoint Manager Service - Viewpoint Corporation - C:\Program Files\Viewpoint\Common\ViewpointService.exe
    O23 - Service: BitDefender Virus Shield (VSSERV) - SOFTWIN S.R.L. - C:\Program Files\Softwin\BitDefender10\vsserv.exe
    O23 - Service: WUSB54GCSVC - GEMTEKS - C:\Program Files\Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Wireless Network Monitor\WLService.exe
    O23 - Service: BitDefender Communicator (XCOMM) - SOFTWIN S.R.L - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Softwin\BitDefender Communicator\xcommsvr.exe

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    End of file - 6789 bytes
    Last edited by CyberGlyph; February 1st, 2008 at 05:01 AM.

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    HeadShot Master N1nja Cybr1d's Avatar
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    C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe

    That deals with your nvidia card but I've seen complaints about that service eating up a lot of resources. Disable it...and let us know.

    Use the command line and open up services.msc and then disable NVIDIA Driver Helper Service

    Keep in mind that malware can be named anything...and they're especially dangerous in your System32 folder

    Check that service to make sure it belongs to Nvidia.

    Try using this:
    http://www.neuber.com/taskmanager/in...l?ref=file.net

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    Have you tried opening up explorer and leaving it open overnight?

    I was kind of thinking Indexing service at first, but it doesn't appear that's a problem. I've never had that issue with my nVidia software, so that's out in my mind. What's bothering me is O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Systweak Wallpaper Changer] C:\Program Files\Advanced System Optimizer\wallpaper.exe -minimize

    What is that doing, exactly? Is it searching your HDD for images to randomize to wallpaper? Is it somehow linked to Explorer?

    Just throwing some ideas out there.

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    Last edited by Ouroboros; February 1st, 2008 at 08:45 AM. Reason: more to add
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    Try a different profile...

    Lately I have been able to fix all kinds of issues with slowness and application hangs by creating a new profile....appears the temp files get corrupted or something....

    Yeah it takes some reconfiguration....and document transfer

    Personally I woudnt copy the whole profile...you just may bring over crap.

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    Talking

    C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe, is a proper working file from what i can tell. It was created and last modified Oct 2007, which is when i rebuilt and upgraded my system. It has been disabled and trying reboot to do some testing. Wallpaper.exe is a wallpaper rotator that comes with AdvancedSystemOptimizer, its legit and error free.

    I thought it might be indexing too, but ive left it on over night and does nothing but raise the internal temp on my box... explorer.exe will run till you make it stop.

    *rebooting
    -----------------------
    I FEEL FREE!!! I love my computer again...

    After the reboot and disabling the nvidia display it still had the problem. I did however catch that on either drive i had a file, movie; couldnt move or delete. I thought the problem was more random if that is what it was. I went thru safemode and took care of the 'movie files' or malware then booted again normal with the nvidia back enabled.
    I only have room for 1hdd and 1dvdrom so i have a WD USB portable that i store things on , so in turn i jump alot through both drives most of the time.

    The thing i dont get is why did it only happen when i hit 'folders' and use the tree, cuz remember i could browse fine if i used the slower mouse pounding method... Im still not getting problems and ive been messing around on and off while writing this.

    Thanks for help, if anything turns back up or blows up ill post.
    Last edited by CyberGlyph; February 1st, 2008 at 06:47 PM.

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    OK Check this out (you didn't mention the SP level of your install)

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/317751

    I'm just going to say this - not that you do not already know. explorer.exe is the default "windows" shell. Anything from screen savers to control panel applets can cause the shell to use excessive CPU cycles.

    Bad memory or failing HDD's can cause this.

    Anything in the system or application logs?
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    Disable this and see if there is an improvement..

    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
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    Nyet. Don't disable your tea timer other than temporarily for testing.

    Agreeing with Cybr1d here, who was spot on with your fix. - When your resources get devoured and you're not running Norton, it's probably Nvidia. I use their products and they're quite the resource hog if you let them.
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    I still not really sure what the problem was, but its working now. I kinda did a little bit of everything at once and slowly made changes back. Go NVidia.
    Sorry, also running SP2.

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