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I need a "task manager" with CPU usage for Win98SE

Djidjo - Jun 26, 2002

		Djidjo	Jun 26, 2002
		Hi folks, I'm having a big problem with my computer at work : sometimes, let's say every 10 minutes, with no reason, my CPU is used at 100% (PIII 800 MHz) under Win98SE during 1-2 minutes so everything run slow like hell ! - I updated McAfee yesterday, no virus detected - I removed every program at start except explorer and systray I still have this problem, which is very annoying, especially at work. So I'd like to have a task manager like the one in Win2000, where every process is shown and how much each process uses CPU. I tried "taskkiller". I does show every process but not the CPU usage. Thanks for any help ! Djidjo

		antime	Jun 26, 2002
		Microsoft has a package called "Kernel Toys" for Win95 that includes a version of the Unix utility "top". Microsoft's pages say that the programs in the package shouldn't be run on Win98, but I've read reports that this program (Windows Process Watcher) works OK on both Win98 and WinME.

		Djidjo	Jun 27, 2002
		Thanks but I found one : "Amn Task Manager". But it shows me it's the "KERNEL32.DLL" task that uses 100% of CPU from time to time... So I'm doomed...

		CHE	Jun 27, 2002
		Your problem is that sithy operating system... why don´t you install a 2000 Pro ?, ( not XP please )

		Cynnamin	Jun 27, 2002
		delete kernel32.dll and your problems will be solved *twitch*

		Link Hylia	Jun 27, 2002
		if you go into Add/Remove Programs Control Panel, and click the Windows Setup tab Scroll Down to System Tools select it, click Details button scroll down to "System Monitor" ("System Resource Meter", the next item in the list, will hide in the taskbar, and alert you if your resources are low, which, as any user should know, are fixed at 64 kilobytes) place a check next to "System Monitor" click OK click OK, and place the CD in the drive, when prompted. you will find it in the Start Menu -> programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Monitor Add item -> Kernal -> Processor Usage only shows total processor usage

		antime	Jun 27, 2002
		But IIRC System Monitor won't give you processor usage by task, which was the whole point here.

		Link Hylia	Jun 28, 2002
		Wintask is the only one I can find Unfortunately, it's $99/$249 shareware http://www.wintask.com/... unfortunately, it may not even be possible to look at how much CPU usage each task is using; from the WinTasks Professional 4.0 FAQ: Why is cpu usage per process not supported in Windows 98? A: Due to limitations in Windows 95/98/Me, cpu usage per process and memory usage per process is not shown if you are using one of these operating systems. If you are using Windows NT/2000/XP all features are supported.

		antime	Jun 28, 2002
		Originally posted by Link Hylia@June 28 2002,09:31 unfortunately, it may not even be possible to look at how much CPU usage each task is using Wintop/Windows Process Watcher can, and it's free. It also allows you to modify priority and kill tasks.

		Link Hylia	Jun 29, 2002
		WinTop? Translated version of http://koala.ilog.fr/ftp/pub/win95/microsoft/...

		antime	Jun 29, 2002
		Or get it directly from Microsoft here....