How to Detect Slow CPU & Unaccelerated Video Under Windows 95Last reviewed: September 29, 1995Article ID: Q131259 |
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Under Windows 95, use GetSystemMetrics(SM_SLOWMACHINE) to check for low-end computers. It returns a nonzero value if the computer has a 386 CPU, is low on memory, or has a slow display card. The return values (bit flags) are:
0x0001 - CPU is a 386 0x0002 - low memory machine (less than 5 megabytes)The following is notable for video:
0x0004 - slow (nonaccerated) display card |
Additional reference words: 4.00 win95 system display slow machine
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