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Hello computertards help plz.

The cpu on my laptop goes to 90% then then wifi turns off and it crashes. What does this mean?

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Potential Causes of Laptop Crashes

A CPU reaching 90% utilization on its own isn't necessarily a problem; it depends on what's causing the high CPU usage. It could be a symptom of various issues, such as a runaway process, malware, or an overloaded system. However, the fact that your WiFi turns off and the system crashes suggests a broader issue.

Potential Explanations

1. Overheating: When the CPU gets heavily utilized, it generates more heat. If your laptop's cooling system isn't adequate, it could lead to overheating, which may trigger thermal throttling or shutdowns to prevent damage.

2. Software or Driver Issue: There might be a software application or driver that's causing the CPU to spike and, in turn, causing the WiFi to malfunction and the system to crash. This could be due to a bug, compatibility issue, or malware.

3. Hardware Problem: There could be a hardware issue with either the CPU, the WiFi adapter, or another component on your laptop. This could include faulty hardware, loose connections, or aging components.

Troubleshooting Steps

  • Check your laptop's temperature using monitoring software. If it's excessively hot, consider cleaning the vents and fans or using a laptop cooling pad.

  • Update your drivers and operating system to the latest versions to ensure compatibility and patch any known issues.

  • Run a malware scan to check for any malicious software.

  • Monitor your CPU usage closely to identify any specific processes causing the spike.

  • If the problem persists, consider seeking professional assistance, especially if it's a hardware issue.

If you can provide more details about the circumstances surrounding the crashes (e.g., specific activities you're doing when it happens, any error messages you receive), it might help narrow down the potential causes.

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That shit was copy pasted from chat gpt

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Also opening up task manager immediately causes the cpu to go to 90%

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Downloaded a temperature app and said everything was normal. Also downloaded malwarebytes and scanned. Found nothing so i guess its a hardware issue right?

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The overheating problem always eventually gets old laptops because the goo that transfers heat from the CPU to the heatsink dries out after about 5 years and quits working efficiently. But you'd know if it was that because the laptop would be incredibly hot. Since you already checked into the heat and it wasn't the issue, you could have a bad power supply. Typically your computer won't start at all if that's the case, but that could be it. There should be a free tool you can download to monitor voltages, that's the only way you'd know. Most of the other hardware in there is extremely unlikely to suddenly go bad on you, except the hard drive, but that wouldn't cause the problem you're having.

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I noticed the cpu use jumps to 90% when i open task manager then drops down. It might be that goo problem cause sometimes the fan goes really loud. Ill check that out.

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When it happened to my laptop, I could feel a lot of heat next to the fan exhaust, like way too much heat. Getting to the CPU was annoying, it was buried under 5000 other things I had to remove, but fixing that problem is really easy once you get it apart.

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Yeh its not hot at all. Ill get someome to look at it in case i ruin it more trying to do it myself. thnx!

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Thnx! I suspected it was hardware issue but havent tried the heat thing. Ill check that out. Updated drivers etc but weirdly enough it started after a windows update so uninstalled it but didnt stop the problem.

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