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Processor Slowdown
I have a 1.7 GHz Dimension 8100 w/Win2k and OfficeXP. We run extensive Excel models that iterate using Solver. I have noticed that after a period of non-user interaction, the model slows noticeably. If I move the mouse and click on something else (e.g., the Start button), the model speeds back up. It acts like the processor slows for some power-saving feature or something. Does anyone know if the processor can slow on this machine (like a laptop)?
- Dan,
Thanks, but that's not it. All that power stuff is turned off. It is definitely something to do with Win2k or possibly the bios. It is like the processor finds other things to do when no user activity is taking place, slowing down the model. The minute I brought this forum up, the model probably increased by 2x to 3x. I'm open to other ideas.
Marcus
- Marcus,
You may want to check out the following article:
OFFXP: Hard Disk Runs Continuously After You Install Office XP.
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danmyhre
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Posted November 16th, 2001 02:00
Otherwise, it takes a bit for the HD to start spinning again, which is probably the lag that you are seeing after the period of no use.
Dan
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