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Dave (Wyoming Bantam - CTID)
Apr 29, 2002, 12:30:00 PM4/29/02
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Please could someone explain what the "System Idle Process" application
does, as it shows up in Windows task manager and is often in the high 90%
sytem usage?
does, as it shows up in Windows task manager and is often in the high 90%
sytem usage?
Thanks
Dave
Mike Kolitz
Apr 29, 2002, 12:36:19 PM4/29/02
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Dave,
the System Idle Process is actually the amount of processor time that
*isn't* being used by any application at that time. Because a processor can
never really be doing "nothing" there has to be a process which takes up
that extra time.
the System Idle Process is actually the amount of processor time that
*isn't* being used by any application at that time. Because a processor can
never really be doing "nothing" there has to be a process which takes up
that extra time.
Don't worry about the Idle process taking up 90% of your processor time,
it'll relinquish as much as it needs to when another application needs it.
--
mikey k
Mike Kolitz MCSE 2000
MS-MVP - Windows XP
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Carey
Apr 29, 2002, 12:36:38 PM4/29/02
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If you look closely at the System Idle Process, you'll see that the number (i.e. 95%)
reflects "free" CPU usage and only 5% is actual CPU usage.
reflects "free" CPU usage and only 5% is actual CPU usage.
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Carey Frisch (USA)
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