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    An interesting problem in Vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by rosy0123, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. rosy0123

    rosy0123 Newbie

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    Hi everyone, my laptop has an problem in vista after a period of time not "using" it.
    I am currently using Windows Vista Ultimate 32bit. It works fine in my laptop though the CPU is unlikely met the minimum requirement of Vista
    However, things go strange after I leave the computer idle (what I mean idle is not using it, leave it turned on and go away) for say.... 2 or 3 hours, when I came back, the system runs really slow
    I did check the taskmgr, there wasn't anything loading the CPU when I came back, so definitely not virus, but as soon as I use it, every single action will full load the whole CPU, even opening a folder will
    This problem can be solved by re-logging in (not restarting but I can't be bother to do so and I really want to solve it.
    Any ideas why is it like that?
    P.s: The problem will not come out if I am using it for 2 or 3 hours (say... web surfing or playing games)
     
    rosy0123, Aug 14, 2008
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  2. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    Looks like some processes set to run when the system is idle, is kicking in.....

    Go to task scheduler and see if the disk defragmenter set to run.. in my case its disabled (and I dont know if its disabled by default in vista ultimate).. anyway have a look there..
     
    fonduekid, Aug 14, 2008
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  3. Silas Awaketh

    Silas Awaketh Notebook Deity

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    Maybe Windows turns off your CPU after some time when it's idle and doesn't start it back properly? And maybe your HDD as well? Try checking your power settings.
     
    Silas Awaketh, Aug 14, 2008
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Anyone notice the signature spam? Oh well, user banned.

    He wasn't asking for help...he was spamming the forums.
     
    Greg, Aug 14, 2008
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