Date:         Mon, 20 Nov 2006 09:30:46 -0800
Reply-To:     Mark McCulley <markmcculley@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Mark McCulley <markmcculley@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Calling all V-gon List Computer Guru's
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@charter.net>
In-Reply-To:  <4561673E.2060708@charter.net>
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John, I suggest using System Restore to get your system back to a
working state. This presumes you are using some flavor of Windows
XP...

Details here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/systemrestore.mspx

Much easier and less pain than reinstalling Windows.

-Mark

On 11/20/06, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
> I;m having a problem with my PC. Hope someone can help.
>
> Cursor moves spasmodically across the screen. Jerkily, that is. I have
> cursor  controls set to the highest speed now, No difference.
>
> Audio files played on the computer often stall, stop and repeat, as well
> as the audio in video files, all when played on the computer.
>
> Captured videos are also  choppy, and the audio is choppy. when played
> on both the computer and my Phillips  DVD/CD player
>
> I note that something on my computer is drawing up to 100% on the CPU at
> times even when the machine is at idle. This totally mystifies me. Any
> ideas?? Obviously something is running and I can't find what.
>
> Thank,
>
> Regards,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
> Chelsea, AL
>