spoolsv.exe run amok

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James Ryan

I have a brand new system running Windows XP. After about
two weeks I noticed that the performance on this system,
with a Pentium 4-2.8GHz processor and 512MB RAM, is
running slower than the ancient computer it replaced. I
ran the Task Manager and saw that the spoolsv.exe program
is taking 99% of system resources. In other words, the
system is maxed out trying to run this program. I have
tried setting the system back to a previous date before
this problem happened, with no change. I ran Windows XP
install to repair the OS, with no change.

My "support" people at Dell are telling me to re-install
the operating system. I'm not going to do this. Either
they can replace this system or do it themselves. Does
anybody know what might cause this problem?
 
James

Not able to give you the 'ANSWER' or instant fix without getting a lot more
information.

Most PCs that I have tuned in the last months have a whole lot more running
on them than just XP. SPOOLSV.EXE is a system application that should take
about 552 Kb memory and 00% CPU when you are not printing or writing files
[to disk, CD, FDD or some internet sharing crap like Napster]. Without
knowing what applications are installed, one cannot hit the 'bulls eye' with
a first response.

That said, you could give your PC a TUNE UP. In order to tune up your PC
you could review this article from PC World
http://www.pcworld.com/resource/printable/article/0,aid,113909,00.asp

You should also check to see that the programmes / applications on the
System Tray [next to the clock] are really needed. Some folks install
software for a PDA that automatically launches on SYSTEM STARTUP and this
will slow down the PC as it may constantly poll the COM port [serial or
USB]. Another example of this is an application for an MP3 player; and so
on.

Make sure you stop all unnecessary applications from starting up when you
turn on the PC.

regards

BAR
 
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