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February 15th, 2007 15:00

Hyper Threading Flaw?

Is there a security flaw with Hyper Threading? Should i turn it off? I have a 8400 intel.Thank You
  • Majestic

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    Posted February 15th, 2007 15:00

    There is no recent security flaw that I'm aware of.  Microsoft did release a bunch of security updates the other day for Windows XP and Internet Explorer that you should consider installing if you haven't already.
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    Posted February 15th, 2007 15:00

    Has there ever been any? Thank You
  • Majestic

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    Posted February 15th, 2007 16:00

    Back a couple of years ago there was some concern.  Click here for a Google search on the topic.
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    Posted February 15th, 2007 16:00

    I highly doubt it.  From the articles I reviewed it would appear the flaws effected Server applications.  Secondly, if you were affected, you'd be the first person I've seen in the forums to be affected. 
     
    Are you having a particular problem with the system and / or hyperthreading?  In some situations, owners have reported the enabling of hypterthread actually decreased the system performance.  
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    Posted February 15th, 2007 16:00

    Thanks for the link. But could you tell me if that would have affected my pc? Thank You
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    Posted February 15th, 2007 17:00

    No, i just read an article on this that i never saw before. Thank You for your help.