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    Windows 7 How to Fix High CPU Usage on Windows 7 Pro

    just noticed my computer is running its CPU's at 20-40%, heating up my CPU, due to the above program. I have windows 7 pro, and have not maybe any recent changes that I can recall. what to do? thanks.
    • jimlau
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    • cpu heat performance process resource usage system load troubleshooting windows 7 wmiprvse
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 My experiences with Microsoft Security Essentials

    I have used MSE as my anti-virus the past few months and have encountered several infections one of which took complete control of the cpu until I could track it down and terminate the process. Turns out it was the process wmiprvse.exe which ran as a service. I see that others have also...
    • webscaper
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    • antivirus combofix cpu essentials experience infection malwarebytes microsoft nuisance problem process reinstall scan security services system threats users windows 7 wmiprvse
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support