Shortcut modification

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  1. Posts : 86
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
       #1

    Shortcut modification


    I couldn't find it anywhere so I figured I should post it here. xD

    Basically I want to set so if a shortcut is double clicked (say a game shortcut) it runs on HIGH PRIORITY setting. Usually it's normal priority right?

    I've tried editing the shortcut link but it didn't work.

    Anyone has an idea how to do that?

    Thanks.
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    I am not sure of exactly what you want, if this is not it can you explain.Elevated Program Shortcut without UAC Prompt - Create
    Last edited by richc46; 26 Oct 2010 at 18:54.
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  3. Posts : 3,139
    Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
       #3

    start /high

    At the command prompt, type start /?
    to see all parameters.
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  4. Posts : 86
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Say I'm running winvnc4.exe through the shortcut located on the desktop.

    If you open Windows Task Manager and click Processes tab the exe should be listed there. Try to right click on the exe and set priority. It should list the process is running as normal priority.

    I wish for the winvnc4.exe to run under high priority right after the shortcut is executed. Right now usually I do it manually via Task manager.

    EDIT: whooops I answered to the 2nd post and when I finished posting, 3rd and 4th suddenly appeared. I'll look onto them first.


    EDIT again:

    http://www.vasileios.gr/freesoft/adv_short_composer.htm

    The link dies. Can anyone open the site?

    Thanks for a while. xD
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  5. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #5

    Hi,

    You could look at This Article and see if it helps :)


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  6. Posts : 86
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
    Thread Starter
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  7. Posts : 31,250
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #7

    I do not think that there is any simple way to set the CPU priority level of a process programatically.

    In any case unless the game, or any other program for that matter, only ran a single process then only the first process would have its priority changed. In order to achieve what you are looking for you would have to re-write all the calls within the program calls that referenced outside processes.

    far better to let the operating system manage priority options as they are extremely fluid and critical to the operation of the whole system
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  8. Posts : 86
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Barman58 said:
    I do not think that there is any simple way to set the CPU priority level of a process programatically.

    In any case unless the game, or any other program for that matter, only ran a single process then only the first process would have its priority changed. In order to achieve what you are looking for you would have to re-write all the calls within the program calls that referenced outside processes.

    far better to let the operating system manage priority options as they are extremely fluid and critical to the operation of the whole system

    I think I should explain why I want this,

    I'm currently playing Pro Evolution Soccer 2011.

    My current specs should be more than enough to run it smoothly but for some reason, my system experiences lags and stutters whenever I play the game normally.

    The only way to return the smoothness is by assigning the game exe as a high priority via Task Manager. Currently I'm doing that manually by running the game first, alt tab, open Task Manager and assign the priority.

    It's a bit irritating to do it repeatedly. If this shortcut modification can help ease the troublesome process why not? xD
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  9. Posts : 3,139
    Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
       #9

    Try this...

    cmd.exe /c start /high notepad.exe
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  10. Posts : 3,139
    Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
       #10

    You can see the priority of notepad here, which was set from the command above:
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Shortcut modification-priority.png  
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