Re: KDE 100% CPU usage - kio_thumbnail - Excel fault

[Joseph <linux@sys-concept.com>]

On Mon, 2004-04-12 at 23:21, Katipo wrote:
> Joseph wrote:
> 
> >When I open KDE folder I get almost 100% CPU usage.
> >And I think I know what is causing it. The program that is taking the
> >CPU usage is kio_thumbnail and the reason is the Excel file in a folder
> >(MS fault again :-/).
> >
> >Removing the MS Excel file solves the problem, CPU usage goes back to 1
> >or 2% usage.
> >
> >Did anybody run onto similar problem?
> >
> >  
> >
> Hello Joseph,
> 
> Just out of curiosity, what does your ppp0/pppoe log read for those busy 
> periods?
> Regards,
> 
> David.

Good question,
How do I find out (I'm still new to it).

Though, I can repeat the process every-time. Save Excel spreadsheet to a
folder, re-open the folder and after few 3 to 5 seconds CPU usage goes
to 98%
Deleting the Excel file solves the problem, CPU goes down to normal.

--
Joseph