Setting CPU affinity in XP

[Hennerst3]

Hello,

I had tried to set affinity for RA1 on my XP. (yes I know, an old game, but still a fav)

Anyway, I set it to 1 cpu thread but now I think I would need to use both core (8600). But when I go into Task Manager - It is always now set to 1 cpu.

If I change this to 2 cpu, going back into the game - it freezes on me.. I cannot set this anymore back to normal dual core mode..

Anyone had this kind of problem before for anything?

Thanks

~Hen

 

[raybay]

What computer do you have that has two CPU's ? What is your motherboard for resetting the BIOS?

 

[Tedster]

I do not think XP is capable of setting affinities. It was designed before multiple core CPUs were common. You will need vista or 7 to do this.

 

[Hennerst3]

What computer do you have that has two CPU's ? What is your motherboard for resetting the BIOS?

Hey.. uhh.. dual core e8600

Gigabyte UD3R

 

[Hennerst3]

I do not think XP is capable of setting affinities. It was designed before multiple core CPUs were common. You will need vista or 7 to do this.

Ok, Thanks

Vista... yuck

I'm rather interested in getting 7 though.. Might wait a few months after its initial release when the first service packs/fixes etc come out

 

[Tedster]

vista is actually quite stable now. you'll be surprised

i've done a little research on this- and it may be possible with XP - perhaps with the newer service packs.

read here: http://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-xp/set-processor-cpu-affinity/