My kernel task is using 400% of my CPU

My coMputer is very slow, i need help. I saw the kernel task and  is using yhe 400% of my CPU.
Hardware Information:
          MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)
          MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro9,2
          1 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2 cores
          4 GB RAM
Video Information:
          Intel HD Graphics 4000 - VRAM: 1024 MB
System Software:
          OS X 10.9.2 (13C64) - Uptime: 0 days 0:5:35
Disk Information:
          APPLE HDD HTS547550A9E384 disk0 : (500.11 GB)
                    EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
                    MacBokk Pro CJ4LV4R3z (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 499.25 GB (473.36 GB free)
                    Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
          MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-8A8 
USB Information:
          Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
          Apple Inc. BRCM20702 Hub
                    Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
          Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
          Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
FireWire Information:
Thunderbolt Information:
          Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
Launch Daemons:
          [System] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist 3rd-Party support link
User Login Items:
          iTunesHelper
Internet Plug-ins:
          FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 12.0.0.77 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
          Flash Player: Version: 12.0.0.77 - SDK 10.6 3rd-Party support link
          QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
          Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
Audio Plug-ins:
          BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.9
          AirPlay: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.9
          AppleAVBAudio: Version: 203.2 - SDK 10.9
          iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.9
iTunes Plug-ins:
          Quartz Composer Visualizer: Version: 1.4 - SDK 10.9
3rd Party Preference Panes:
          Flash Player  3rd-Party support link
Old Applications:
          None
Time Machine:
          Time Machine not configured!
Top Processes by CPU:
              18%          com.apple.WebKit.Networking
              13%          syncdefaultsd
               7%          WindowServer
               5%          com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
               4%          mdworker
Top Processes by Memory:
          98 MB          Safari
          94 MB          com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
          33 MB          Dock
          33 MB          WindowServer
          29 MB          EtreCheck
Virtual Memory Information:
          2.47 GB          Free RAM
          890 MB          Active RAM
          130 MB          Inactive RAM
          543 MB          Wired RAM
          191 MB          Page-ins
          0 B          Page-outs

The kernel is using excessive processor cycles. Below are some possible causes for the condition.
Throttling
When it gets high temperature readings from the hardware, or a low-voltage reading from the battery, the kernel may try to compensate by interrupting the processor(s) to slow them down and reduce power consumption. This condition can be due to
a buildup of dust on the logic board
high ambient temperature
a worn-out or faulty battery in a portable
the malfunction of a cooling fan, a temperature sensor, a voltage sensor, or some other internal component
Note that if the problem is caused by a sensor, there may be no actual overheating or undervoltage.
If the computer is portable, test with and without the AC adapter connected. If kernel_task hogs the processor only on battery power, the fault is in the battery or the logic board. If it happens only on AC power, charging is causing the machine to heat up. That may be normal on some models. CPU usage should drop when charging is complete.
Apple Diagnostics or the Apple Hardware Test, though not very reliable, is sometimes able to detect a fault. For more thorough hardware testing, make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service provider.
If nothing is wrong with the hardware, then whatever you can do to improve cooling may help.
Installed software
User-installed software that includes a device driver or other kernel code may thrash the kernel. That category includes virtualization software, such as Parallels and VMware, as well as most commercial "anti-virus" products. Some system-monitoring applications, such as "iStat," can also contribute to the problem. You can test for this possibility by completely disabling or removing the software according to the developer's instructions, or starting in safe mode. Note, however, that disabling a system modification without removing it or testing in safe mode may not be as easy as you think.
Corrupt NVRAM or SMC data
Sometimes the problem is cleared up by resetting the NVRAM or the SMC.
External display
Connecting an external LCD display to some MacBook Pro models may cause this issue. If applicable, test by disconnecting the display. You might get better results with a newer LED display.

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      WacomTablet  [Support]
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      241 MB Safari
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      206 MB Finder
    Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
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      MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010) (Verified)
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    System Software:
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    Disk Information:
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      Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / [Startup]: 249.2 GB (58.03 GB free)
      Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
      HL-DT-ST DVDRW  GS23N 
    USB Information:
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      JOE KIM (disk1s1) /Volumes/JOE KIM: 15.61 GB (15.51 GB free)
      Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
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      Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
      Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
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      /etc/hosts - Count: 1
    Gatekeeper:
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      [loaded] com.avast.AvastFileShield (2.0.0) Support
      [loaded] com.avast.PacketForwarder (1.3) Support
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      [not loaded] com.pctools.iantivirus.kfs (1.0.1) Support
      [not loaded] com.roxio.TDIXController (2.0) Support
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      [not loaded] com.seagate.driver.PowSecLeafDriver_10_5 (5.1.1) Support
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      [loaded] com.sophos.nke.swi (9.0.53 - SDK 10.8) Support
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      [failed] com.apple.helpd.plist
    Launch Daemons:
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      [loaded] com.avast.account.plist Support
      [loaded] com.avast.crashreport.plist Support
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      [loaded] com.avast.kexts.plist Support
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      [loaded] com.avast.regapp.plist Support
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      [invalid] com.avg.avgconfigd.plist
      [invalid] com.avg.avgnotifyd.plist
      [invalid] com.avg.avgprivd.plist
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      [loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
      [loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
      [loaded] com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist Support
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      [running] com.sophos.intercheck.plist Support
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      [loaded] com.avast.install.plist Support
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      [loaded] com.akamai.client.plist Support
      [failed] com.apple.CSConfigDotMacCert-[...]@me.com-SharedServices.Agent.plist
      [loaded] com.avast.install.plist Support
      [loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.helperTool.plist Support
      [loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.trashSizeWatcher.plist Support
      [loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.volumeWatcher.plist Support
      [running] com.memeo.Memeod.plist Support
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    Internet Plug-ins:
      o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
      Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
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      FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 14.0.0.125 - SDK 10.6 Support
      Silverlight: Version: 5.1.30214.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
      Flash Player: Version: 14.0.0.125 - SDK 10.6 Support
      AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin: Version: AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin 1.0.15 Support
      googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
      QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
      AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.06 - SDK 10.6 Support
      iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
      SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.2 - SDK 10.6 Support
      EPPEX Plugin: Version: 3.0.5.0 Support
      JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 55 Check version
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    Audio Plug-ins:
      BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.9
      AirPlay: Version: 2.0 - SDK 10.9
      AppleAVBAudio: Version: 203.2 - SDK 10.9
      iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3 - SDK 10.9
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      Quartz Composer Visualizer: Version: 1.4 - SDK 10.9
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      fbplugin_1_0_3: Version: (null) Support
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      Flash Player  Support
      Growl  Support
      Java  Support
      LinkScannerSettings  Support
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      [loaded] com.avast.AvastFileShield (2.0.0) Support
      [loaded] com.avast.PacketForwarder (1.3) Support
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      [not loaded] com.roxio.TDIXController (2.0) Support
      [not loaded] com.seagate.driver.PowSecDriverCore (5.1.1) Support
      [not loaded] com.seagate.driver.PowSecLeafDriver_10_4 (5.1.1) Support
      [not loaded] com.seagate.driver.PowSecLeafDriver_10_5 (5.1.1) Support
      [not loaded] com.seagate.driver.SeagateDriveIcons (5.1.1) Support
      [loaded] com.sophos.kext.sav (9.0.61 - SDK 10.7) Support
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      [failed] com.avast.daemon.plist Support
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      [loaded] com.avast.kexts.plist Support
      [running] com.avast.proxy.plist Support
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      [running] com.epson.epw.agent.plist Support
      [loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist Support
      [loaded] com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist Support
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      [running] com.rim.BBLaunchAgent.plist Support
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      [invalid?] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist Support
      [loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist Support
      [loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist Support
      [loaded] com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist Support
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      [loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist Support
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      o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
      Default Browser: Version: 537 - SDK 10.9
      AdobeAAMDetect: Version: AdobeAAMDetect 1.0.0.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
      FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Support
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      Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20913.0 - SDK 10.6 Support
      Flash Player: Version: 15.0.0.152 - SDK 10.6 Support
      QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
      googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.4.2.18903 Support
      SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.4 - SDK 10.6 Support
      AdobePDFViewer: Version: 11.0.07 - SDK 10.6 Support
      JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 7 Update 51 Check version
    User Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
      Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 Support
    3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
      Flash Player  Support
      Java  Support
      Perian  Support
    Time Machine: ℹ️
      Skip System Files: NO
      Auto backup: YES
      Volumes being backed up:
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      245 MB Finder
      159 MB com.apple.IconServicesAgent
      103 MB mds_stores
      86 MB Dropbox
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      1.52 GB Active RAM
      1.51 GB Inactive RAM
      1.18 GB Wired RAM
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        Solver:    Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
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        SLLauncher:    Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
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            Microsoft PowerPoint:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            Microsoft Excel:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            Microsoft Outlook:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            Microsoft Word:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            Microsoft Document Connection:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
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            Microsoft Graph:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            Microsoft Database Utility:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            Microsoft Office Reminders:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            Microsoft Upload Center:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            My Day:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            SyncServicesAgent:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            Open XML for Excel:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            Microsoft Alerts Daemon:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            Microsoft Database Daemon:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            Microsoft Chart Converter:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            Microsoft Clip Gallery:    Version: 14.3.9 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
        dynamiclinkmediaserver:    Version: 6.0.1 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
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            Cisco WebEx Meeting Center:    Version: 1304.23.2811.0 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            asannotation2:    Version: 1206.25.2804.0 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
            atmsupload:    Version: 1209.12.2806.0 - SDK 10.5 3rd-Party support link
        Microsoft AutoUpdate:    Version: 2.3.6 - SDK 10.4 3rd-Party support link
            /Library/Application Support/Microsoft/MAU2.0/Microsoft AutoUpdate.app
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            Microsoft Error Reporting:    Version: 2.2.9 - SDK 10.4 3rd-Party support link
            Microsoft Ship Asserts:    Version: 1.1.4 - SDK 10.4 3rd-Party support link
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        Time Machine not configured!
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             1%    WindowServer
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        229 MB    mds_stores
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        139 MB    Skype
        115 MB    mds
    Virtual Memory Information:
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        2.95 GB    Active RAM
        2.59 GB    Inactive RAM
        1.35 GB    Wired RAM
        2.35 GB    Page-ins
        0 B    Page-outs

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