CPU usage

[wingco1]

Increasingly I find that my Compaq CQ61 is very  busy, with the fan on and the base hot, when I want to use it. How do I find out which program is running to cause this problem? so that I can somehow disable it and myself dictate what the computer is doing  rather than being at the mercy of random programs

Thank you for your help

[KarenUK]

Task manager will tell you what is using the CPU.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-vista/what-is-task-manager

[wingco1]

 Thanks but unfortunately the usage is so high that I can't get into Task Manager until it eventually stops. I need another diagnosis. I've checked all the routine maintenance, Norton stuff etc and it's not them.

[WAWood · Accepted solution]

wingco1

In addition to seeing what is running in Task Manager, you should follow the instructions in this thread: HP Notebook PCs - Fan is Noisy and Spins Constantly, PC is Warmer than Normal | HP® Customer Support

Good Luck

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