How do I make a process like a guitar amplifier emulator always have real-time priority every time it is opened?
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You will have to make a batch file.
I found this last year. It is about Google Chrome, but it should be possible to modify it to use with any program (or at least provide a starting point for experimentation).
WARNING: I haven't tried this, so I can't confirm if it works or if it is safe to use.
Remember to make backups before you start!
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1. Right-click your desktop and create a text file called, "Chrome High Priority.bat"
(Make sure you have your hidden file extensions turned off, or the batch file won't work.)
2. Right click the batch file, select "Edit".
3. Type in the following characters, substituting your profile directory where indicated by "********"
start /High /separate C:\"Documents and Settings"\********\"Local Settings"\"Application Data"\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
This will start Chrome in separate memory and with high priority (2 steps higher than current)
The Priority levels for your computer Highest to Lowest are:
- REALTIME
- HIGH
- ABOVENORMAL
- NORMAL
- BELOWNORMAL
- LOW
Using REALTIME runs the program without a shell (as fast as your keyboard and mouse). If the application crashes in REALTIME, you will have to reboot the entire computer (like Win98 used to do). But, it is the fastest and if it works without crashing, Chrome will be like lightning.
I can use REALTIME without any problems and it is very, very fast.
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