Computer geek needed
 

Today out of nowhere my computer started acting up, the "busy" light is constantly on and it's doing SOMETHING, but I have no idea what. I restarted and it does the same thing, non stop. When I look at the task manager, I don't see any obvious programs or anything using a whole lot of memory.

Is there a way to see exactly what program is causing my computer to be busy? Maybe an application?

Re: Computer geek needed
 

I'm assuming it's some type of Trojan or worm, or something that works "behind the scenes." That ---- happened to my laptop the first week through the res hall network, so I just reformated my computer and it all went away. I take it you've run your anti-spy and anti-virus software?

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Mine only does that when my anti virus is running a full scan. But if you rebooted and it still does it, I would agree that it could be a trojan or worm. Sorry man but looks like a reformat could be in your future.

Re: Computer geek needed
 

try doing this start/run/type in msconfig/go to start up/ check everything off/ restart, if its still doing it you might have a worm

Re: Computer geek needed
 

or just run a better os and you will never have to worry about anything like that every again.

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kain not everyone butt humps linux like you ::)

jdmef9er hit the spot.. try that and if it doesnt work, save the files and ---- you want and format.