How to Make a Computer Program Faster

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By HowDragon
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Faster = Happier.

A faster computer is a good thing--it's a happy thing. But sometimes it's hard to get a computer to go fast. Learn how to speed up just a single computer program instead.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Computer running Windows Vista

Step 1

This procedure could lock up your computer. Save everything before continuing.
Step 2

Start the program you want to speed up.
Step 3

Hit the key combination Ctrl+Shift+Esc to instantly appear at the Windows Task Manager.
Step 4

Click on the "Applications" tab.
Step 5

Right click on the application you're running. Select "Go To Process."
Step 6

Right-click the highlighted app. Select "Set Priority." When the menu expands, select an option higher than what it is currently set to. "High" is a good starting point.
Step 7

Click "Change priority" at the dialogue box that pops up.

Tips & Warnings

The higher the priority you set a program to, the faster it will run.
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If you set the priority too high, it may lock up your system. This happens because so many resources are being dedicated to the program you want to run faster, while other more essential programs are given the shaft--what, did you expect them to work for free?

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