A user reports that the system is running slowly but that the hard drive seems to be running
constantly. After viewing TASK MANAGER, a technician observes that the system idle time is
using the majority of processor time. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause?

A.
The hard drive is fragmented.

B.
There are too many programs running.

C.
The hard drive is failing.

D.
There is a virus or spyware on the computer.