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PC's at 100%, can't open anti-virus

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> From: A Computer User
> Sent: August 14, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: PC's at 100%, can't open anti-virus
>
> Leo,

> my friends pc is running @ 100% constantly it will not let
> him open antivirus software
>
> srv32.exe is on the task manager andit is using 99% of the
> cpu . this program is being run by the system.

I'd reboot into safe mode, or from a CD-ROM or floppy, in
order to run the anti-virus software.

Thanks for asking!

Leo

Article 684 | Category: Viruses and Malware

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