Process Lasso is a process

Process (computing)

In computing, a process is an instance of a computer program that is being executed. It contains the program code and its current activity. Depending on the operating system , a process may be made up of multiple threads of execution that execute instructions concurrently.A computer program is a...

 priority

Scheduling (computing)

In computer science, a scheduling is the method by which threads, processes or data flows are given access to system resources . This is usually done to load balance a system effectively or achieve a target quality of service...

 optimizer for Windows

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...

 developed by Jeremy Collake. It features a simple to use graphical user interface

Graphical user interface

In computing, a graphical user interface is a type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices with images rather than text commands. GUIs can be used in computers, hand-held devices such as MP3 players, portable media players or gaming devices, household appliances and...

 that allows for automating various process related tasks (e.g. automatically restart process if X, or start High Performance power scheme when running, or restrain if out of control). Its ProBalance algorithm works by dynamically adjusting the processes priorities, in order to keep the system responsive

Responsiveness

Responsiveness as a concept of computer science refers to the specific ability of a functional unit to complete assigned tasks within a given time, but also may incorporate the ability of an artificial intelligence system to understand and carry out its tasks in a timely fashion. It is one of the...

, even while some process(es) are consuming too many CPU cycles

Instructions per second

Instructions per second is a measure of a computer's processor speed. Many reported IPS values have represented "peak" execution rates on artificial instruction sequences with few branches, whereas realistic workloads typically lead to significantly lower IPS values...

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Process Lasso is not a task manager replacement. It has some task manager capabilities, but the intent is to automate certain operations on processes.

One can also set processes exclusions, disallow programs from running, and many other features.
The paid version (Pro version) has some extra features, like setting a max number of instances per process, and the ability to run the core as a system service

Windows Service

On Microsoft Windows operating systems, a Windows service is a long-running executable that performs specific functions and which is designed not to require user intervention. Windows services can be configured to start when the operating system is booted and run in the background as long as...

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Features

Among this program's features are the following:

• ProBalance (Dynamic priority and affinity optimization)
• Persistent priorities and affinities
• Auto-terminate
• Process Watchdog
• Instance Count Limits
• Multi-Core Optimization
• I/O
  I/O
  I/O may refer to:* Input/output, a system of communication for information processing systems* Input-output model, an economic model of flow prediction between sectors...
  
   Priority
• Power Scheme Automation
• System Responsiveness Metric
• Independent Core Engine
• Minimal Resource Use
• Utilizes new features of Windows Vista/7
• Available in x86-32 and x86-64 builds

Awards and reviews

The program was featured on FreewareBB, and received an "Excellent" rating from Softpedia

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, as well as a certification for containing no malware

Malware

Malware, short for malicious software, consists of programming that is designed to disrupt or deny operation, gather information that leads to loss of privacy or exploitation, or gain unauthorized access to system resources, or that otherwise exhibits abusive behavior...

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This software is also featured in CNet and officially rated 3.5/5.

External links

• Process Lasso - Process Lasso Official website
• Bitsum Technologies - Bitsum Technologies website