Original title: Reinstallation problemsI have a strange problem. My machine quit. Just quit. Would not start in any mode. I rebuilt it. It works. But it’s not right. My CPU runs almost 100 percent all the time when using the internet and the memory usage stays at about 150 MB (from the graph on task manager). If I go to a simple web site that has only text the CPU is 100% for a few seconds till the screen loads, then drops off like expected. The memory usage does not change. If I go to a real busy screen like CNN or Washington Post the CPU never drops off yet the memory usage never varies more than a few percent. Why is the memory not utilized? My screen loading seems to be being paged out. Any suggestions? Computer: 4 – CPU 2.00GHz, 1.20GHz, 1.00 GB of RAM.OS: XP Home Edition, Version 2002, Service Pack 3.

Hi Robert,Step 1: We recommend you to check if the issue persists in safe mode with networking.a. See Description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XPb. From advanced boot options menu, select safe mode with networking and hit enter.c. Go online and check if the issue persists.Step 2: If the issue does not persist in safe mode with networking, then check if any of the non Microsoft program is causing the issuea. See How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" stateb. From the article, follow Method 1 and Method 2 to find out if any program is causing the issue.c. Once you've found the culprit i.e. the program that's causing the issue, then uninstall it.Note: From the article do not forget to follow "Steps to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state"Step 3: Download the network card driver from either the device or system manufacturer website and install it successfully.See Computer speed and performance may decreaseVisit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.