CPU Maxed Out - Hardware Interrupts?
I am using a version of Acronis Backup that came with my Seagate BlackArmor 2TB network storage. I have it installed on 2 XP machines both using GB network cards.
On my MAIN machine (XP Pro) all is well and backups proceed at a comfortable rate. Network used during the backup is about 12%.
On the 2nd machine (XP Home) it's a different story. When the scheduled backup begins the CPU use goes to 100% or close to that. When the backup is completed the CPU use returns to normal. Network used during backup is typically 1%.
Further examination of where all the cycles are going with "Process Explorer" indicates that 85 to 90% of the use is with "Hardware Interrupts".
I have no further details on what these "Hardware Interrupts" might be? Any thoughts out there? Could this possibly be a driver conflict issue?
Thoughts appreciated - thanks.
Rick

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