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Subject: Re: Windows Speed Up

Author: William Penn

Date: 09:27:06 01/31/06

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On January 31, 2006 at 11:50:09, Stephen Ham wrote:

>Dear readers,
>
>I just found a web site that claims it has advice for speeding up Windows XP.
>
>http://www.activehowto.com.nyud.net:8090/how-to/4/11/414.htm
>
>Will doing the above also speed up chess programs? I believe engine performance
>is almost entirely a function of processor speed. But, does speeding up the
>operating system also have engine/program benefits?
>
>
>All the best,
>
>Steve

Interesting link, but I don't think it will affect chess software significantly
with the latest generation of chess software.

Except, possibly...

Chess engines want processor time, usually 98%+. So if you have something else
eating 1-2% or more of your processor's time, that would have an effect.
WP



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