Vista - Setting process priority so it runs when screen is locked

Hello Experts,

I run some CPU intensive processes (video encoding using X264) in a
command shell. Since I don't want it to affect my normal foreground
applications, I set it to IDLE/BELOW_NORMAL priority using Process
Explorer. However, when I lock my screen (manually or automatically
after some idle time), the encoding virtually stops. When I unlock my
screen, I can see from recent history that CPU was idle instead of
being utilized to run the encoding process. What can I do to ensure
that my background encoding process continues to run even when I am
away from the computer (the screen is locked), but at the same time
not affect any foreground applications if I happen to be using the
computer?

Thanks

P Adhia

Get a more powerful CPU and more RAM (8 gig). Use Vista 64 bit operating
system.

--

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience



"P Adhia" <padhia@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1d2a6cd7-a831-4e5e-90b5-d3ad4357c836@xxxxxx

On Apr 14, 4:32 am, "Richard Urban"
<richardurbanREMOVET...@xxxxxx> wrote:Probably I wasn't clear in my previous email. I have adequate CPU and
memory. It's just that the encoding comes to crawl WHEN I "Lock
Computer". It seems Windows gives minimum CPU time when screen is
either locked or screen-saver is active, even though no other high
priority processes are running.

Thanks

"P Adhia" <padhia@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:e4c0578f-d906-4f35-b228-a234722b5e92@xxxxxxHave you checked your power options in Control Panel?

> Have you checked your power options in Control Panel?

Right on target! I set my power profile to "Maximum Performance" and
encoding chugs along nicely.

Thanks

"P Adhia" <padhia@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:0f2e9872-6ff0-4eb8-87ca-33184a92b5b8@xxxxxxYour welcome.