How do I fix this high CPU usage svchost virus or whatever it is?

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I had the same trouble - 100% usage. Tried registry cleaning, but no significant difference. Then I came across the above comments re HP. I was using an HP Deskjet F370 for its scanning feature. Hmm, I wonder?? Uninstalled it and the problem has disappeared completely. Looks like HP might have a basic problem in their software philosophy. I'm running XP Home SP3. I'll be looking for another scanner.
Thanks for this forum.
Tom C.

We have had a few problems of the same nature with NC 6220’s . I have again reloaded the notebook with latest Windows SP3 and all relevant patches. I have proven this about 10 times already. The notebook has SVCHOST high utilisation, and runs at 100% utilisation, with the charger plugged in. As soon as I disconnect the charger and the notebook runs under battery power it stabilizes and operates “normally”. Different chargers has been tested and the problem is the same. Which concludes that the problem lies in the hardware specifically whith the power supply. Causing some interference probably on the Motherboeard causing High utilisation.

As someone suggests:

Applying the patch for the KB927891 to your machine does not help.

To stop and then disable the Windows Automatic Update service dos not help.

Does anyone have the same issues, other suggestions or a solution?

Regards Christo

I simply renamed hpslpsvc32.dll into hpslpsvc32.dol (after booting Windows in safe mode) :) and am still able to print ....

I also have CPU 100% usage problem for
Vista 32-bit sp2 ultimate.
P4-3.06Ghz processor , 1.5Gb Ram , G-31 motherboard ,On-b 286Mb VGA(in xp 128Mb),500Gb HD .
In vista ratings my computer represent as 3.0
Please Help
thanks
Sorry about my English .....

I always format the windows drive and reinstall the windows. It works for a few days ! ;)
Norton Internet Security is the best for this issue !
Have a nice Time !

Thanks Leo. I wrote up a similar article with How-To's regarding svchost.exe and digging deep using Process Monitor.

http://www.groovypost.com/tiny/1911

Hopefully this helps your readers also!

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