Well this is the problem, i have turned off indexing, however when my computer first starts up then explorer uses 50% of the processor, i run a dual core so if it was a single core i think that it would go up to 100%... anyways this only happens on startup and my laptop gets very hot... however when it starts up i kill the process and then i run explorer again and then everything is normal... i wonder why is this happening.. any previous experiences?

Note: I have turned off indexing...

Thanks

however when it starts up i kill the process and then i run explorer again and then everything is normal

You kill what processes? Understand that Explorer is Windows - not IE. So when you start Windows, Explorer starts and attempts to open a special folder and load everything inside - that folder is your Desktop, and everything inside is whatever you have on your desktop. So if you have any networked drives, lots of shortcuts to programs or sites, Explorer loads them up - if a networked drive or site is not available, Explorer will still pound at it for awhile before moving on to the next item.

What happens if you simply let the computer boot and keep running at 50%? It seems to me it should complete what it is trying to do - and perhaps was scheduled for the next boot. I note, for example, when using Disk Cleanup or CCleaner, some files are not actually deleted, but scheduled to be deleted early in the next boot process - index.dat files come to mine.

As far as heat - the problem with notebooks is they must be cleaned of heat trapping dust that gets sucked inside just as PCs do, but internal access to notebooks is not something most folks are qualified to do. Still, notebook users must ensure all vents, cavities, slots, and openings are free of dust, and the use of a Notebook Cooling Pad w/ext. power supply is recommended.

Have you done a thorough scan for malware? Just to be sure, I recommend purging the hard drives of clutter with Windows (XP or Vista) Disk Cleanup, ATF Cleaner or CCleaner. If using CCleaner, uncheck the option to install the Yahoo toolbar during installation. Before first use, go to Options > Settings > Advanced and ensure Only delete files in Windows Temp folders older than 48 hours is unchecked. Know your site credentials (user names and passwords) for sites you frequent before cleaning; you may have to login again at next visit.

Download and install Malwarebytes's Anti-Malware (MBAM) and scan as follows:

Check for updates before scanning,
Select Perform quick scan > Scan,
When complete, click OK, then Show Results,
Ensure all is selected, and click Remove Selected,
When complete, save the log in Notepad to a convenient place for future reference.

Do the same for all computers in your "Trusted Zone" on your network (everything on your side of the Internet "gateway" device - typically a Cable or DSL modem).

i run a dual core so if it was a single core i think that it would go up to 100%...

It does not work that way, otherwise you would see 25% + 25% now. 50% on a lessor CPU just means it will take longer to do the same amount of work - it is not doing more work.

Sorry you wasted your time Digerati but numnum is simply a cross posting spammer and has been banned here and THF and on other forums.

Thanks - it's getting to the point you have to assume folks are bad, instead of good.