Changing Windows process priority via command line

Windows is an operating system designed to allow users to create, manage, and access various types of documents, programs, and files. Just like any other operating system, Windows allows users to set the priority of processes running on the system so that they can take precedence over other processes. This allows users to optimize resources for specific tasks and can be very helpful in situations where the system is overloaded or when certain applications need more processing power.

Process priority is set in the Task Manager window in Windows. However, for IT administrators, it is often easier and more efficient to use command line commands to set process priorities. This article will explain how to change process priority in Windows using the command line.

The first step is to open the command prompt by pressing the Windows key and typing “cmd”. Then, type “tasklist” and press enter. This will display a list of all the running processes on your computer. If you only want to change the priority of one process, you can type “tasklist | find “” to find the process you want to change the priority of.

Once you have found the process you want to change the priority of, you can use the “start” command to set the priority. To do this, type “start / ”. The priority can be “low”, “normal”, “high”, or “realtime”. For example, to set a process to low priority, you would type “start /low ”.

It is important to note that setting the priority of a process does not guarantee that the process will always have that priority. Windows will adjust the priority of processes based on the resources they are using, so the priority can change if the process starts to take up more resources.

In addition, some processes cannot be changed in priority using the command line. These processes are protected by the operating system and are given a higher priority than other processes.

Changing process priority in Windows using the command line can be a useful tool for IT administrators. It allows them to optimize resources and prioritize certain processes, which can be helpful in situations where the system is overloaded. However, it is important to remember that the priority of a process can change if the process starts to take up more resources. Also, some processes are protected and cannot be changed in priority using the command line.