Need Windows XP Computer Help...
Posted: 2003-05-30 09:27pm
Ok, this afternoon, I just booted up my computer. This was when the first sign of trouble started. The startup was EXTREMELY slow, and briefly punctuated by spikes in CPU usage. I did a bit of searching, and found that the process "DPC Time Placeholder" was the one that was eating up all the processing power. I checked Google, and there's a M$ Article on it at http://support.microsoft.com/default.as ... -us;810876
Unfortunately, that does nothing to solve my problem. I also noticed that it seems to be linked with my connection to the LAN; when I disconnect it, the problem halts. However, when it is reconnected, the problem arises. Also, Internet access from that computer is impossible. I'm currently typing this on another computer. I've already tried a system restore to prior to when the problem surfaced, but there was no change in the situation.
Any suggestions regarding this would greatly help....
Unfortunately, that does nothing to solve my problem. I also noticed that it seems to be linked with my connection to the LAN; when I disconnect it, the problem halts. However, when it is reconnected, the problem arises. Also, Internet access from that computer is impossible. I'm currently typing this on another computer. I've already tried a system restore to prior to when the problem surfaced, but there was no change in the situation.
Any suggestions regarding this would greatly help....
