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In Topic: svchost.exe eating up cpu (99%)

09 May 2007 - 07:01 AM

svchost.exe stresses the cpu when looking for updates. It's a common thing and is very noticeable on single core cpu's. It also uses a hefty amount of RAM when doing so.

Normally, if you have updates set to "Check for updates but let me choose whether to download or install them", it performs the task when you first boot up your system.

If you have updates set to "Install updates automatically (recommended)", it checks on boot up as well as the schedule you have specified.

Note: Be sure that the process isn't scvhost.exe (notice it's scv not svc). I was infected with that virus before and just decided to format/fresh install. It was very annoying and hard to get rid of. :angry:

In Topic: 6500x3700 UT 3 Screenshots

09 May 2007 - 06:44 AM

Nah, no true in game footage for us to see. Not just yet anyway (a few shots will leak sooner or later

).

To render 3D models at that reso is pretty amazing though.

It beats out anything HD I've seen as it far exceeds what most people consider true high definition to be (1920 x 1080).

In Topic: Microsoft shows off rival to Flash, QuickTime

02 May 2007 - 09:49 PM

It can now be downloaded/installed by clicking on either the Windows/Mac icons: http://www.microsoft.../downloads.aspx

Once installed, you can experience Silverlight (at the bottom of the page) here: http://www.microsoft...ht/default.aspx

So far, I like it. No hassles. Everything (videos/games) loads fast and plays great.

In Topic: DirectX 10 Being Ported to Windows XP (Preview build is available)

23 April 2007 - 04:30 PM

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A great idea! :nocool:

Welcome to the boards OldMarine. :wave:

Enjoy your stay. :icon_thumleft:

Yep. This is indeed a great idea.

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so does that mean when halo 2 for vista only comes out we can play it on XP PRO ?

Unless Halo 2 is specifically coded to play on or detect a Vista OS, I would say yes.

The best part for me is that future games which require DX10 only will now be an option, if this project continues.