is the 70% the result of normal operation? (i.e. not when you're dialed in)
is the server a workstation?
are you dialed into the server or a workstation?

> if I open the preferences menu in the tool bar, the CPU usage will drop to
> normal amounts, but as soon as i close the menu, it will rocket back to 
> 100%

that is *very* strange.. does that happen when a local user does that, too?

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"Anthony Di Fazio" <anthony@storm-it.com> wrote in message 
news:47fa164a$1@pnews.thedbcommunity.com...
>
> Afternoon All
>
> I am having an issue with Paradox V9 using 70+% of the CPU.
>
> The database is held on a 2003 SBS.
> There is a netowrk of 5 PCs and the server.
> There is one PC that is having the issue, all others seem fine.
>
> I have excluded the local directories (corel and bordland) from anti-virus
> scanning) and have disabled the network scanning.
>
> But when ever paradox is open the CPU jumps to 100% , most of which is 
> used
> by paradox (the rest is used by other windows programs and the remote 
> software
> i am using to check the system).
>
> if I open the preferences menu in the tool bar, the CPU usage will drop to
> normal amounts, but as soon as i close the menu, it will rocket back to 
> 100%
>
> Any help would be thanked.
>
> Regards
>
> Anthony Di Fazio
> Storm IT