McShield.exe 100% cpu usage(need help)

JohnLai · May 7th, 2005

OK, the problem is that every time when the windows startup, the cpu usage on the McShield is 100%(I didn't do scanning) and it slow down my computer

. Usually, this problem didn't occur to my computer at past and load faster. I am currently using Mcafee VirusScan 9.1 since few month without problem until last week. So, is there any solution to fix the cpu usage problem? Please tell me about any info

. BTW, I need to wait 5 minutes until the cpu usage is normal again and the startup complete. In the past, I only need to wait around 15-25 seconds.(I did try to set the Active Shield to scan the 'Program Files and Documents only but no avail.)

RZetlin · May 7th, 2005

Sounds like the program is corrupt.

Uninstall and reinstall McAfee.

JohnLai · May 7th, 2005

I try to remove the program and reinstall it, but still same problem.

**refraction** · May 7th, 2005

remove it n get a decent Antivirus like AVG or Avast :P

JohnLai · May 7th, 2005

Guess I have no choice, by the ways, which one is better? AVG or Avast? Both of them seem to be good and have major of people using them. Now I confuse which one should I use. And one more, do anyone know where can I get free firewall that can open the port and use less resource?

**refraction** · May 7th, 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnLai

Guess I have no choice, by the ways, which one is better? AVG or Avast? Both of them seem to be good and have major of people using them. Now I confuse which one should I use. And one more, do anyone know where can I get free firewall that can open the port and use less resource?

personally id say Avast is better, seems to catch more stuff as its comming in than AVG.

free firewall? use the Microsoft one with SP2, its as good as any one youd pay for

JohnLai · May 7th, 2005

OK, thanks for the reply!

May 7th, 2005	#1 (permalink)
JohnLai Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Miri Posts: 131	McShield.exe 100% cpu usage(need help) OK, the problem is that every time when the windows startup, the cpu usage on the McShield is 100%(I didn't do scanning) and it slow down my computer . Usually, this problem didn't occur to my computer at past and load faster. I am currently using Mcafee VirusScan 9.1 since few month without problem until last week. So, is there any solution to fix the cpu usage problem? Please tell me about any info . BTW, I need to wait 5 minutes until the cpu usage is normal again and the startup complete. In the past, I only need to wait around 15-25 seconds.(I did try to set the Active Shield to scan the 'Program Files and Documents only but no avail.)

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RZetlin General of Tangerines Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Defending the Sea Posts: 3,885	Sounds like the program is corrupt. Uninstall and reinstall McAfee. __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3700+ \| 2 GB RAM \| XFX Nvidia 6800 GS 256 MB XXX Edition \| Win XP Pro SP2

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refraction PCSX2 Coder $refraction's Avatar$ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Plymouth, UK Posts: 9,819	remove it n get a decent Antivirus like AVG or Avast :P __________________ http://www.generalemu.net/ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz (425x8), Leadtek GTX 280 1Gb, 1.8Tb HDs, 2Gb Corsair DDR2-800 @ DDR2-1020 5-5-5-18 Dual Channel Dont PM me for help, use the forums, thats what its for!
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May 7th, 2005	#3 (permalink)
JohnLai Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Miri Posts: 131	I try to remove the program and reinstall it, but still same problem.

May 7th, 2005	#5 (permalink)
JohnLai Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Miri Posts: 131	Guess I have no choice, by the ways, which one is better? AVG or Avast? Both of them seem to be good and have major of people using them. Now I confuse which one should I use. And one more, do anyone know where can I get free firewall that can open the port and use less resource?

May 7th, 2005	#7 (permalink)
JohnLai Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Miri Posts: 131	OK, thanks for the reply!