How much PL optimize 2 core CPUs ?

[Saad]

Hi,
i am using Process Lasso from 2 years ago. some times i think maybe PL has no effect on my PC. but i don't know.
my cpu is intel E4600 and is 2 core. How much is effect of PL program on my PC performance and stability? how i can compare my pc on with and without PL ?

[BenYeeHua]

You can go to Options-General Settings-System tray icon-Show system responsiveness, to check responsiveness by just watching the tray icon(it should be full/100%).
And also open Process Lasso, check the "responsiveness" line, if it keep showing 100%, then it is working.

[hanemach_gt]

First of all, it is not said anywhere that Process Lasso is an antidote to all performance problems. It depends on your "executive environment", that is, programs installed, their configuration and hardware. Process Lasso is mostly known to improve system stability, and, even if it doesn't improve, it shouldn't make matters worse.

I encourage you to read Frequently Asked Questions page, especially these questions:

http://bitsum.com/docs/pl/faq.htm#adverse
http://bitsum.com/docs/pl/faq.htm#restrain
http://bitsum.com/docs/pl/faq.htm#slow
http://bitsum.com/docs/pl/faq.htm#compare_progs

If about comparing as to what is the difference with and without Process Lasso, try uninstalling it and see what is (or is not) going on and how. I can't explain why can't you see any effects.

[BenYeeHua]

First of all, it is not said anywhere that Process Lasso is an antidote to all performance problems. It depends on your "executive environment", that is, programs installed, their configuration and hardware. Process Lasso is mostly known to improve system stability, and, even if it doesn't improve, it shouldn't make matters worse.

I encourage you to read Frequently Asked Questions page, especially these questions:

http://bitsum.com/docs/pl/faq.htm#adverse
http://bitsum.com/docs/pl/faq.htm#restrain
http://bitsum.com/docs/pl/faq.htm#slow
http://bitsum.com/docs/pl/faq.htm#compare_progs

If about comparing as to what is the difference with and without Process Lasso, try uninstalling it and see what is (or is not) going on and how. I can't explain why can't you see any effects.

Yes, I think most people will feel the snappy with the combine of SSD+Process Lasso.

[Saad]

i have another question. for last few years( infact last new major update of) some programs like "[some application]" and "some legacy optimization software" have a feature that boost applications running for faster running programs. Does Process Lasso has this feature?

[hanemach_gt]

i have another question. for last few years( infact last new major update of) some programs like "[some application]" and "some legacy optimization software" have a feature that boost applications running for faster running programs. Does Process Lasso has this feature?

Process Lasso offers additional intelligent foreground boosting, but it may be ineffective. Additional, because Windows already does foreground boosting by giving foreground threads 3x longer time slices than background threads.
Some may consider that additional boosting a scam, while others may find this helpful in some situations.

Again, here are FAQ questions that are related to your concern:

Windows already does foreground boosting by giving foreground threads 3x longer time slices than background threads [depending on Windows version and configuration] and slightly increasing the thread priority. Process Lasso is capable of doing additional foreground boosting is a 'smart' way that compliments this built in mechanism. However, unless you require it, we generally don't recommend this option be on because the foreground process/thread is probably already boosted as much as will be effective by Windows. Additional boosting probably won't make a difference for most people, but it can in some situations. You can play with foreground thread and/or process boosting and see if you like it, as it should cause no harm -- but just may not benefit as much as you'd hope. The background process 'restraint' is more important function of Process Lasso and the proper way to handle situations where background processes are interfering with the foreground thread, which is already boosted in priority by Windows.

Automatically managing process/thread priorities without interferring with system and application operation, and effectively increasing system responsiveness is a delicate business. It could be done in a dumb sort of way that 'just does it'. That's not Process Lasso. Process Lasso was designed to interfere as little as possible with the Windows scheduler. In fact, it is designed to compliment and work along-side the Windows scheduler. Unfortunately, many other products that have a less sophisticated approach may not be so elegant. However, in some cases alternate products may be desireable. Our product is free. We invite you to find what's right for you.

As you can read in the second answer, different applications have different approach to optimizations. Not to advertise here, Process Lasso is really careful and safe with these optimizations.

I mention Windows dynamic thread priority boosting last, because it seems to be enabled by default for all processes, but, for you to know:

When this is enabled for a process, Windows temporarily boosts the priority of threads for that process under certain conditions (when it leaves a wait state). For specific
information, see this MSDN page about Windows dynamic thread priority boosting</a>. Turning this off can severely impact the performance of applications
that have a graphical user interface (a window). For background applications, this setting is not usually important.

[AtlBo]

I think the question should be more centered on which operating system you are using.  If you are using XP like I, then I recommend Options->General Settings->"Check processes every"-> 250 ms.  I also recommend turning on the "Gaming/multi-media mode" in the main tab.

I am running Process Lasso on a 2.13 GHz core 2 duo, pretty much like your PC...

[Jeremy Collake]

i have another question. for last few years( infact last new major update of) some programs like "[some application]" and "some legacy optimization software" have a feature that boost applications running for faster running programs. Does Process Lasso has this feature?

Hanebach_gt gave the best response, so I will say only, that 'feature' is a nice gimmick if you're looking to sell copies of your software instead of actually do anything. It can even cause some pretty bad complications. If you think about it, the idea that Windows is for some reason running programs slower than they can run, it's absurd on its premise.