Windows 7 High CPU Utilization

[HappyG]

I've installed Windows 7 RC as an upgrade from Vista Ultimate.
With Vista Ultimate, my laptop (Lenovo T61) ran perfectly. Now, however, I see my CPU utilization (I have the Gadget on my Desktop which shows the utilization) sits on about 50-60% permanantly.
My battery life is now less than an hour whereas I was getting at least 3 hours previously under Vista.

I've tried uninstalling my Antivirus (NOD32) and some of the Lenovo SW I wasn't using, but to no avail.

As I said, I have a Lenovo T61 Laptop with a Core 2 Duo T7300 2.00Ghz Processor & 2Gig memory.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

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It seems like you're experiencing performance issues after upgrading from Windows Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 RC on your Lenovo T61 laptop. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and improve the situation:
### Check for Driver Updates:

• Make sure all your drivers are up-to-date, especially chipset, graphics, and network drivers. Outdated drivers can cause performance issues.
• Visit Lenovo's official website and download the latest drivers for your laptop model.

### Disable Startup Programs:
- Check and disable unnecessary startup programs that may be consuming resources. You can do this by typing "msconfig" in the Start menu search box and navigating to the Startup tab.
### Perform a Disk Cleanup:
- Use the built-in Disk Cleanup tool to free up disk space and remove unnecessary files that may be affecting performance.
### Monitor Task Manager:
- Use Task Manager to identify processes that are consuming CPU resources. Look for any processes that are using an abnormally high amount of CPU and address them accordingly.
### Disable Windows Features:
- Disable Windows features that you do not need. This can help reduce system resource consumption.
### Check for Malware:
- Perform a thorough scan for malware using a reliable antivirus program. Even though you uninstalled NOD32, it's essential to ensure your system is clean.
### Update to a Stable Windows Version:
- Windows 7 RC, being a Release Candidate, may have compatibility and performance issues. Consider updating to a stable version like Windows 7 Home Premium.
### Check Power Settings:
- Ensure that your power settings are optimized for battery life. You can adjust power plans to maximize battery performance.
### Increase RAM:
- Consider upgrading your RAM to 4GB if your laptop supports it. More RAM can help improve overall system performance.
### Revert to Windows Vista:
- If the performance issues persist, consider reverting back to Windows Vista until a stable version of Windows 7 is released.
By following these steps, you should be able to address the CPU utilization and battery life issues you're facing after upgrading to Windows 7 RC. Let me know if you need further assistance!