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HDD never stops running fast

My Hdd is running flat out even when im not using computer

RitaM
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Go to the task manager and see what is running.

dcc
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Thanks dcc!
the problem is wmpnetwk.exe from windows media update
now i have to find out how to fix this crap
auto update sent it to me been having this prob ever since
cant find it in add remove list seen it in task manager...

RitaM
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Taht is part of window media player, try uninstalling the windows media player and see if this changes things. If not start scanning for the nasties.

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This article has been dead for over three months

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