Windows provides a way to set the priority of a process, which can be used by IT administrators to ensure that certain binaries always start with a low priority. This can be useful in scenarios where an IT administrator wants to ensure that certain programs, such as a backup or file transfer program, always start with a lower priority than other programs running on the system.
To set a process priority in Windows, the administrator must first open the Windows Task Manager. To do this, the administrator can press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete shortcut on the keyboard, and then select the Task Manager option from the menu. Once the Task Manager window is open, the administrator can then select the Processes tab, and then right-click on the process they wish to set the priority for. From the context menu, the administrator can select the Set Priority option, and then select one of the available priority levels.
The available priority levels are as follows: High, Above Normal, Normal, Below Normal, Low, and Idle. High priority is the highest priority level and is used for processes that require a high level of processing power or resources. Above Normal and Normal are used for processes that need a moderate amount of resources, and Below Normal and Low are used for processes that require minimal resources. Finally, Idle is the lowest priority level, and is typically used for processes that should be allowed to run in the background but should not take up valuable resources.
Once the administrator has selected the desired priority level for the process, they can then click the OK button to apply the changes. The process will now start with the set priority level each time it is launched.
When setting the priority of a process, it is important to note that setting a process to a higher priority than other processes can result in slower performance and a decrease in system resources. Therefore, IT administrators should carefully consider which processes to set to a higher priority, and which processes to set to a lower priority.
In conclusion, IT administrators can set the priority of a process in Windows in order to ensure that certain binaries always start with a low priority. This can be useful in scenarios where an IT administrator wants to ensure that certain programs, such as a backup or file transfer program, always start with a lower priority than other programs running on the system. Care should be taken when setting the priority of a process, however, as setting a process to a higher priority than other processes can result in slower performance and decreased system resources.
