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this random process was using 25 % cpu is this a virus?(lemmy.ml)

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I am sorry this the only screenshot i have, my laptop fan suddenly started up and wouldnt stop for like an hour so i opened sytem monitor and this was taking 25% cpu usage

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Sorry i was panickin and killed the process this the only screen shot i have

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FMT99@lemmy.world
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If it’s a virus presumably it will return. Keep an eye (or ear) on your fan, especially after a restart.

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badbytes@lemmy.world
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Id recommend you install “top” (I know nix funny names) and if run it, will show processes sortable by resource. But I think you are fine.

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elscallr@lemmy.world
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htop and/or btop are more modern user friendly alternatives to the classic top

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SoNick@kbin.social
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Ooh, I’d heard of htop but btop is new to me!

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