System Idle Process?
System Idle Process is a process that runs on my computer and seems to take nearly all the processor resources and power. It uses a very small amount of system memory, 20k, but uses upwards of 90% of my processor's potential power at any given time. Is this a necessary process to have, or would it be safe to end the process? Thank you.
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The system idle process is simply a notational count of cpu cycles NOT used by the system. In other words its counting how much time your computer spends doing nothing.
You can ensure that system idle process uses 0% of your processing time by installing something like folding@home which will use all your unused CPU cycles to further scientific research into diseases. If you're interesting in making sure you don't waste any more cpu cycles on the dreaded system idle you'll want to check it out:
http://www.short-media.com/folding.php?v=projectinfo
http://folding.stanford.edu