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explorer.exe maxing out CPU
h0tb0y2k1
Newbie
12. January 2010 @ 07:15 Link to this message
I think that a .dat file in a recent torrent folder is doing something to max out my CPU usage. Just wondering if anyone could run me through a HJT scan to try and figure out what's going on.
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17. January 2010 @ 17:59 Link to this message
*Ahem* Could you post the HJT scan so we can see it?
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h0tb0y2k1
Newbie
17. January 2010 @ 18:51 Link to this message
Sorry about that. I actually just ended up restoring my computer to original factory settings. Will this take care of any problems I had? Here is a current HJT log. Thank you!
HijackThis v2.0.2
http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3...sario&pf=laptop
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3...sario&pf=laptop
http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3...sario&pf=laptop
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
http://ie.redirect.hp.com/svs/rdr?TYPE=3...sario&pf=laptop
AIM Toolbar Search Class - {03402f96-3dc7-4285-bc50-9e81fefafe43} - C:\Program Files\AIM Toolbar\aimtb.dll
PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
HP Print Clips - {FFFFFFFF-FF12-44C5-91EC-068E3AA1B2D7} - c:\Program Files\HP\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_framework.dll
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. - C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Quick Launch Buttons\Com4Qlb.exe
Intel Corporation - C:\Program Files\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\Iaantmon.exe
Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
Junior Member
17. January 2010 @ 19:41 Link to this message
Resotring it to factory settings may have fixed the problem. That said a .dat file isn't an executable, so it couldn't have been affecting your CPU that much, unless its very big, in which case it would only affect your CPU when you were trying to open it.
torrent software, check your settings to allocate the maximum amount of bandwidth etc. you allow other torrent users to access on your PC.
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h0tb0y2k1
Newbie
17. January 2010 @ 19:46 Link to this message
The DAT file only seemed to cause CPU problems when I tried to delete/modify it, which I was continually unsuccessful at doing. Even tried FileAssassin, Unlocker , and deleting with the CMD prompt without luck. Every time it would sent my CPU usage over 50%, most times over 75%, and it was always from explorer.exe
Junior Member
17. January 2010 @ 20:00 Link to this message
Well it's going to be from explorer.exe because that handles anything to do with files etc.. still not a good sign though.
unlocker with the computer in safe mode?
linux CD , and deleting the file that way. That would ensure the file is not being used by anything else at least.
~the Cyclo DS is a path to many powers some consider unnatural
h0tb0y2k1
Newbie
17. January 2010 @ 20:36 Link to this message
Like I said, I just completely wiped my computer and started from square one. If the HJT log looks alright, would you think I'm in the clear? Anything else I can run?
Junior Member
18. January 2010 @ 07:43 Link to this message
If you completely wiped your computer, you're fine.
AVG Anti Virus and Ad-Aware scans will set your mind at ease, but they'd be unneccessary.
~the Cyclo DS is a path to many powers some consider unnatural
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h0tb0y2k1
Newbie
18. January 2010 @ 17:37 Link to this message
Thank you, I really appreciate it. If you wouldn't mind, would you care to explain what the .dat file did to cause explorer.exe to max out the CPU so much? Just out of my own curiosity.
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