explorer.exe hogs CPU cycles

Problem:

Explorer.exe (in Task Manager) hogs 99-100% of CPU cycles.

Solution from techguy.org

http://forums.techguy.org/malware-removal-hijackthis-logs/559470-solved-explorer-exe-process-cpu.html

Solution from Microsoft.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/819946

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Tried solution from Microsoft, which is turn off the fade/slide effect for windows xp.

It works so far. 1 day already.