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CPU usage icon in tray

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by msbooch, 2009/08/13.

  1. 2009/08/13
    msbooch

    msbooch Inactive Thread Starter

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    What does it mean when there is an icon in my tray showing "CPU USAGE" with a percentage when I put the mouse over it? The icon goes up and down with a green light flashing up and down. This is only showing when I am using IE software. I also notice many times I get a message that the IE is not responding. I have tried disconnecting the modem and reconnecting and sometimes the system will come up.
    I use XP with IE software.
    Thanks
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    When you see the icon - do you have Task Manager open?
     
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    PeteC

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    IE 6, 7 or 8??
     
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    msbooch

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    I do not have the task manager open when the icon shows up. I still have IE6 installed. I have not updated as yet to IE8. I am planning on doing this shortly, like maybe this weekend.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Windows nor IE has a CPU icon by default. (except task manager) Maybe you installed somethng that displays the icon.
     
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    Why on earth would anyone using XP or later still run IE6? It's the web browser equivalent of Millenium!
     
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