How accurate is the Windows CPU Usage check?

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#1 d_eM_s
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Just wondering because my tasks such as moving a file from one partition to another and burning a dvd is almost demanding 100 percent of my PCs processing power. I'm pretty sure my AMD Athlon X2 4200+ can handle that easliy.

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#2 d_eM_s
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#3 LouieV13
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idk lol I have the same cpu I have no over usage probs I always use the cpu meter for my side bar tho never went past 70% :D
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#4 JigglyWiggly2
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My cpu doesnt eveer get 100% :) but... Dvd burning is pretty demanding though, it shouldn't max out your cpu, what else is in your backround?
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#5 _SKatEDiRt_
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My cpu doesnt eveer get 100% :) but... Dvd burning is pretty demanding though, it shouldn't max out your cpu, what else is in your backround?JigglyWiggly2

My CPU gets to 100% all the time even when bringing up the task manager! 

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#6 Runningflame570
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My CPU gets to 100% all the time even when bringing up the task manager!

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Are you counting the idle process? Because if so that explains it. 

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#7 d_eM_s
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The weird thing is when I bring up the processes tab on the task manager it'll start off at 30% or so and drop to 0-15%.
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I think thats normal.
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#9 uncle-tank
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The weird thing is when I bring up the processes tab on the task manager it'll start off at 30% or so and drop to 0-15%. d_eM_s

Thats normal because whenever a task is put in the CPU will use as much resources as possible to get the task completed quickly. This is the reason behind the 100% usage spikes and also the reason y the usage drops tremendously once taskmanager is open for a second or two.  Usage of 100% is nothing to worry about unless its contstantly at 100% when your computer is idle or not doing anything