I don't know about Google desktop. I don't use those things as they are already available on the net. It very well could be normal.

The 1% Cpu usage shows it is not hogging the cpu.

Perhaps someone that uses Google Desktop.

OK here is the cleanup you wanted.

If you Downloaded the Attachment Fixit then just delete it.

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Please download OTCleanIt http://download.bleepingcomputer.com.../OTCleanIt.exe

Save to desktop.

This will remove all the tools we used to clean your computer.
These tools update so often they require downloading again later if needed.

Double-click OTCleanIt.exe. Click CleanUp. Yes to the "Begin cleanup Process?"

Approve all if prompted by Firewall, Widows Defender or other guards or security programs about OTCleanIt attempting access to the Internet, allow all.

If prompted to Reboot click Yes.
OTCleanit will delete itself when finished, if not delete it by yourself.

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Run CCleaner again twice or more on Cleanup temps, then on left click Registry then Scan for issues also repeat till clean.

D/L install and run ATF-Cleaner clear all except passwords in all browsers you have. Run repeatedly until no more found.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/ATF_Cleaner_d4949.html
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The issues found is in System Restore so do the below

Start-Programs-Accessories-System Tools-Disk- System Restore and create a new Restore point. Name it "After cleanup at TechSpot".

Then Start-Programs-Accessories-System Tools-Disk Cleanup
Click OK to accept C:
Select all Boxes
Then click More Options
Here click System Restore and OK to "Are you sure" and the OK to Run.

As this runs it clears all but the most recent Restore Point but it does one other thing that can contain infested files and a huge amount of disk space.

It clears what is known as Shadow copies which are used by specialized back up programs.

This is if you have the Volume Shadow Copy running which is the default.
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Every 2 weeks or so run mbam and sas until clean They take a while so leave scanning while you are sleeping working or watching TV. If not done under the gun they can be schedules not to interfere with computer time.

If they find something they can not clean then get back to us.

Additionally run CCleaner.

I have been using ThreatFire for more than a year, it just went from ver 3 to ver 4.

It was designed to co-exist with other Virus scanners.

Additionally it uses totally different process to protect. While conventional Virus scanners work from definitions ThreatFire works on recognizing Virus/Malware activity. It's like looking at it with 2 sets of eyes and from a different angle.

http://www.threatfire.com/Download/
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Look at http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Run SpyBot ocassionally and use the Immunize function.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/

Install Hostman and allow it to disable DNS Client and select all 4 Host files and the Update
Hostman http://www.abelhadigital.com/2008/07...-released.html

A Disk scan and Defrag are in order.

Mike

Paul, I'll check the Task Manager. But in the meantime:

Remove the cleaning tools:

Download OTCleanIt (http://download.bleepingcomputer.com.../OTCleanIt.exe)
I'll come back with an EDIT for the Task Manager Processes.
Clear system restore points
Clear your existing system restore points and establish a new clean restore point:

New post for Processes in Task Manager:
Paul, this is more than you asked for. I have omitted some processes that need to run as part of the OS. Others, I have identified- some of which you can stop: those are marked 'non-essential'
Others say NO, meaning you should remove them from Startup or change Service Start up to wither Manual or Disabled/
The program or process can then be started manually of needed:
Use what you want, ignore the rest:

Windows Task Manager
1. aawservice.exe > AdAware 2008- from Service in 023

You have two Fax Services running. Do not need to either startup or run unless you are actively using them
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None of the following need to startup and can be started manually when needed:Non-Essential means not necessary to start on boot"
From Google Groups: McAfee Processes:
Scanners: No
The following are normal processes. I have 9 usually showing
NOTE: Some of these processes are controlled on the stasartup menu:L Stasrt> Run> msconfig> enter> Selecive Strtup> Startup tab> UNCHECK any you don't want to startup> Apply> OK

Others are controlled according to the Startup type set for Serrvices
When through reboot te computer. You will get a nag message thst your can ignore after you check 'don't show this message again.' Stay in Selective Startup.

Mike,

Followed your directions. Got to the last one about Hostman, but when I clicked your link it went to a page that says "The blog you were looking for was not found."
Everything else worked fine.

Bobbye,
Thanks for all of the information on the task manager. From all of your details, it doesn't look like I have anything suspicious left. I will get rid of the non-essential stuff.

Thanks again to both of you for you help, I really appreciate it.
Paul

Here: http://www.abelhadigital.com/2008/07...-released.html

Mike

You're welcome Paul.