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Yes, the machine has been successfully restored and updated, and seems to work normally (not slow like before). Just happened to notice the 50% CPU usage.

Hey Adam, I noticed that the CPU usage is down from 90-100%, but it is still about 50% with no applications running. Looks like "IAStorDataMgrSvc.exe *32" is the SYSTEM process responsible. Looks like this is due to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology program. Is this normal? If not, do you know a way to reduce the CPU usage due to this program. The program list says it's version 0.0.0.0000. Do I need a newer version or something? Is this program even needed?

Hey Adam, all steps completed. Things seem fine at the moment. Thanks much for the great help and the detailed step by step instructions!

I suppose that would be helpful as well.

Dell Inspiron 560s desktop. Thanks!

Hi Adam, This is Chuck. Sounds like the recommendation is to reformat the hard drive and reinstall Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit). So, that's what I'd like to do. Do you have instructions for this or a link to a website that explains this well? Thanks!

Please help with dllhost.exe *32 COM surrogate removal. dllhost.exe process using up 100% of CPU. Please see enclosed scan files. Need fixlist.txt file. Thanks! FRST.txt Addition.txt Shortcut.txt malwarebytes threat scan log.txt

Please help with dllhost.exe *32 COM surrogate removal. Please see enclosed FRST and Addition files. Need fixlist.txt file. Thanks! FRST.txt Addition.txt