Windows NT Only
The CPU Stress utility (CPUSTRES.EXE) is useful for demonstrating the effects of priority levels on system performance. It can also be used to load the processor, so you can test your application when the system is under a heavy load.
To use CPUSTRES, run CPUSTRES.EXE. The CPU Stress dialog box that appears contains the following fields.
| Field | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Process Priority Class | Select Normal or High. |
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| Access Shared Memory | Click the check box and specify the size of the shared memory, in kilobytes. | |
| ThreadX | The X is a value from 1 to 4. Each thread has the following properties: | |
| Active | Mark the check box to activate the thread. To deactivate the thread, remove the mark. | |
| Thread Priority | Click Idle, Lowest, Below Normal, Normal, Above Normal, Highest, or Time Critical. | |
| Activity | Click Low, Medium, or Busy. |