Hi DellRichard, If these processes constantly consume excessive memory and CPU, there may be a conflict on your PC with another process or service. I recommend you to disable all startup items via 'Msconfig'. If the problem gets fixed, enable startup items one at a time until the conflict is identified. You may want to refer to the following 'Microsoft article' for detailed information: [URL]  If the issue persists, please try the McAfee uninstaller tool; you may also restore 'factory defaults' or perform a fresh 'Windows re install'(Note: Factory defaults or Windows re install leads to complete loss of data; please backup your personal data on priority before attempting these restore  functions) Hope this helps. Do reply if you have any further questions. I would be glad to assist.
   121213 Wireless Adapter ProblemsDell Inspiron 1520 Windows XP SP 3My Dell suddenly will not connect to access point / wireless router / DSL. Other computer in house connects fine. Computer is auto-updated by Windows, McAfee, Secunia, and frequently checked with System Mechanic, McAfee, Lavasoft, MalwareBytes. One of the auto updates may have been interrrupted.Says Wireless adapter "not present"...Does not recognize wireless in the area.  Try to "repair" adapter, but message says adapter not present.I then use System Restore to 4 day earlier date and laptop connects immediately. I see a new symbol "Local Area connection on Actiontec m1000 has been added in the Network Connection window, and the Wireless Network Connection says it is connected to the correct network that has worked fine for several years.I have several Windows updates for the Malware Tool that install immediately if I reboot, but then I cannot connect to the network and have to use System Restore (which is taking longer and longer to restore...appx 1.5 hrs now). Appreciate help.           [IMAGE]  [IMAGE]
Wireless adapter not recognized...use System Restore to earlier date and laptop 
connects immediately