Process Lasso [ main index ] Using the INI Configuration File The configuration options and process rules are stored in INI configuration file(s). You can manually edit this INI file, import/export it, choose an alternate INI file to use, or pretend it doesn’t exist. Usually system and network administrators, or those with a lot of process rules […]
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Some may note we removed the language selection in v9. It now honors whatever your OS selection is. If you want to over-ride this, all you need to do is re-download and run the installer. Now, I will say we have had conflicting reports about the success of this, but presently see it as a […]
Read moreThis is the LEGACY FAQ for Process Lasso that has now been superseded by a newer FAQ. However, much of what remains here is still accurate. Process Lasso [ main index ] Clearing up Misconceptions Misconception #1: Process Lasso is only for older computersProcess Lasso is as useful for new computers as it is for old ones. […]
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FAQ: I only see ‘overlays’ and no Bitsum Highest Performance. Why? If only you see ‘overlays’, aka Power Modes, and no Bitsum Highest Performance (BHP) Power Plan, that means your system is using Power Modes in lieu of traditional Power Plans. In this case, the BHP Power Plan is not necessary and ‘Maximum Performance’ should […]
Read moreWhen enabled, Process Lasso’s Forced Mode causes Lasso settings such as process priority classes and CPU affinities to be continually reapplied, instead of only performed once on a given instance of a process. This is to deal with cases where processes set their own settings. However, since it is assumed a process that sets it’s […]
Read moreTweakScheduler is a small utility to adjust Win32PrioritySeparation registry value that controls if the foreground process (app that has focus) should receive longer CPU time slices than background processes, and if so, by how much. This utility is now part of Process Lasso, accessible via menu item ‘Options / Tools / Tweak Windows NT CPU […]
Read moreProcess Lasso [ main docs index ] Command Line Arguments TL;DR; For a silent install, use the /S switch with the installer meant for your edition (else the auto-correct will download the right installer and may interfere). e.g: ProcessLassoSetup.exe /S Some command line arguments, such as /keyfile can also be added, e.g.: ProcessLassoSetup.exe /S /keyfile=c:\mykey.key Note that […]
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