cpu usage fluctuates

[gunalan]

hi,

i have gateway system loaded with pentium mmx(233 mhz) with 256 mb ram and os with win2000.

i have this problem...

whenever i try to load new program...cpu usage shoots up to 99%..it happens for every program i load...
when it is idle..cpu usage is very less..whenever i run new program ..it goes up..it look strange...i tried ad-aware..it didnt help me....

what could be the reason...
may be pentium mmx is the reason..being old process...

could u help me..

thank you.

 

[Lemon13]

does it stay high when prog is loaded?

 

[pweegar]

Your old processor could very well be the problem. And with only 256 megs of ram, your swap file is constantly getting dumped to. And newer software demands more horsepower. Look at the requirements for the software on the package. That is generally a pretty good hint as to how well your computer will perform with the new software.

 

[edemiere]

This is like loading 5 Tons of cargo into a 2 Ton pickup truck. If that helps clarify it.

Cheers!