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Why is my PC's CPU always running at 100?

Windows xp running 100% cpu all the time?

  • it is a acer netbook 1gb ram 1.6ghz processor etc. but the problem is that the cpu is always 100% and there is no way to stop it. it says svchost and pnh.exe are whats running extremely high usually one is at about 60-80% cpu while the other runs 0 and then they will randomely switch back and the one running 60%+ will now be running 0 and vice versa please help nothing i do is working mcafee cant find anything and it is near impossible to run programs. this is not my laptop and my friend who owns it never turned on his system restore therefor that is not a possibility as there is no restore points.

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    Well pnh.exe is a trojan/malware file and should be removed ASAP. Try downloading Malwarebytes or booting into Safe mode (F8 before splash screen) and running your antivirus software.

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quote - Generic2.PNH is a malicious backdoor Trojan that runs in the background and allows remote access to the compromised system. Generic2.PNH contains a hacktool for attackers to break into the PC. The 1st link has information on how to manually remove PNH.exe - do NOT download any of the software (or click for a 'free scan') from these links, these sites often provide accurate information on the problem, but their software is often as dangerous as the original problem ! You should also download Microsoft's 'Process Explorer' (4th link) to discover the files location (RC on the PNH process, properties, IMAGE tab [where it lists the HD location]). Under the THREADS tab you can also see it's security permissions and remove it's ADMINISTRATOR access rights if you want). Your friend really should invest in a good anti-virus package (or failing that then at least a free version of an anti-spyware program (see 5th link) as soon as possible to prevent this happening again.

pnh.exe is a Virus, update ur Antivirus software.

try out reinstalling your Operating system

BASED ON MY RESEARCH: The file PNH.EXE was first observed on Sep 05 2010 and last seen on Sep 05 2010. It has been submitted for analysis from the following 1 geographical locations. SPAIN Unique FilenamesThe file PNH.EXE (Trojan.Agent/Gen-Deskryp) has also been observed as the following filenames. PNH.EXE You should remove this IMMEDIATLY by running a Full Scan using a free version of Malwarebytes: http://www.malwarebytes.org/

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