I am experiencing CPU usage of 50 - 100% despite running no windows programmes! HiJack this file follows - any comments?

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 23.24.47, on 22/02/2005...

Well, at least I'm not alone! I attach my HJT - I can't see anything in it. We both have the same operating systems and both use Norton AntiVirus, but so do thousands of others - any ideas?
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Yes I defragment frequently

Don't know - how do I find out?

Thanks, DuncanIdaho and plchan. Unfortunately neither solution works! Any more ideas?

Don't know if this helps - if I type in the IP address (eg http://64.233.167.99 for Google) IE takes me there immediately. Is the problem with my ISP?

Thanks anyway. I've been using Lotus Smartcentre for years without any problems - this glitch is very recent. Used your tweak, but no discernible difference. Let me know if you get any more ideas.

Sorry, now uninstalled Spywareguard. Tried your suggestion with My Computer - no luck. No matter where it is (Desktop, Windows Explorer, address bar,) it takes 30+ seconds to open. I tried creating a...

Done. I have also installed XP SP2. However, it han't fixed either this problem or another annoying feature: whenever I click on the My Computer icon, on Desktop, Windows Explorer or wherever, I get...

Man, you don't give up - thanks! Unfortunately, no improvement. Current hijackthis log:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 16.07.27, on 28/08/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT...

Thanks, crunchie - unfortunately, problem still not solved! I did as you suggest, but typing a URL into the address bar of IE still means a 30-second wait. Here is current hijackthis scan - any...

Logfile of HijackThis v1.98.2
Scan saved at 18.47.37, on 27/08/2004
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

Running processes:...

I am running XP SP1. Whenever I click on the My Computer icon, on Desktop, Windows Explorer or wherever, I get the "searching flashlight" icon and it takes a full minute for the My Computer page to...

Thanks crunchie - however, although I followed the instructions, IE still takes 30 seconds+ to open a new URL. I couldn't find C:\PROGRA~1\GREYCO~1-folder. Any further ideas? Thanks for your interest

I am running IE6 SP1 in XP SP1. When I type a new URL in the address bar, IE ignores it. I don't have any problems going to new sites via the address bar dropdown, links or History, but to get to a...