Windows 10 And 8.1 Set Process Priority - Make Programs Run Faster or Slower [Tutorial]

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Windows 10 And 8.1 Set Process Priority - Make Programs Run Faster or Slower [Tutorial]

In Windows operating system when a number of processes are running on the computer the processor time shared between the apps and this time sharing is based on a parameter called priority level. The higher the priority level of a process, the more will be its assigned processor time.

There are times when we need to squeeze a bit more out of a program and make it run faster e.g. when video editing. There are also times when we want the process to run slower as it is hogging up the system and slowing everything down. This video shows how to set process priority. Be careful with the realtime option.

What does every geek do when their computer starts to run slow or give them trouble? They open the task manager and look at the running processes. This guide will teach you what to look for and how to prioritize running processes to make your computer run more smoothly.

There are 7 priority levels avail such as Realtime, High, Above Normal, Normal, Below Normal, and Low. This feature is very much useful as assigning priorities will help important processes to execute at a faster rate. One thing must be remembered that this setting is not permanent and only a one time function. This is because the process which is important at this instant may not be equally import every time. So setting priority creates unnecessary confusion between the process that needs be prioritized and those having high priority from before. Windows store apps do not support this facility.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, and Samsung).