browser using high amounts of cpu

[narrdarr]

i did a fresh install of windows 7 pro 32-bit on my moms pc, but when using a browser. the cpu load is very high 60-80% and spikes to 100% sometimes. which makes watching netflix and browsing a real crappy experience. this wasn't a problem before the fresh install. i tried multiple mainstream browsers, same results with all of them.

 

 ideas?

 

rig specs:

optiplex gx620

4 gb ram

hd 6450

[XTankSlayerX]

optiplex gx620

 

Uhhhh... Don't listen to me but I think that's your problem

[Clyne]

uhh that has a P4, that could be the problem

[narrdarr]

its a p4 duel core 3.4ghz aka Pentium D . should more more then a capable. but it didn't have this issue before the fresh install of win 7. should i put xp back on it?

[Fulgrim]

Install Linux ????? PROFIT

 

(preferably something like puppy linux/lubuntu)

[PokémonTrainerFour]

its a p4 duel core 3.4ghz aka Pentium D . should more more then a capable. but it didn't have this issue before the fresh install of win 7. should i put xp back on it?

did you reinstall the drivers too?

Make sure you have the drivers for it.

 

then again that PC needs a major overhaul

[narrdarr]

Install Linux ????? PROFIT

 

(preferably something like puppy linux/lubuntu)

 

i would but they have a hard time with linux. (i don't live with her)

 

 

did you reinstall the drivers too?

Make sure you have the drivers for it.

 

then again that PC needs a major overhaul

 

yes of course 

[PokémonTrainerFour]

i would but they have a hard time with linux. (i don't live with her)

One word.

Mint.

Or stock Ubuntu

[narrdarr]

One word.

Mint.

Or stock Ubuntu

i had her try mint and ubuntu awhile back, but navigating directories to find her files was troubling for her. so as i was saying installing linux isn't going to be solution for this. 

so if the answer is. "thats just the way its going to be." then well i guess she'll just have to deal with, i just find it odd that i have the same system at my house too (slim form factor model) and i don't have this issue.

[narrdarr]

end up just switching to a lightwieght browser. k-meleon. i can believ how great of a browser this is for being so lightwieght. im vary impressed. can't believe i've never used it before!!