Process Lasso

You manage how Windows processes use processor resources and set permanent rules for programs.

Developer Bitsum

Version 18.3.0.34 · Freemium · Windows

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Process Lasso lets you create rules for process priority, processor affinity and other features of running programs. ProBalance tries to maintain its responsiveness when processes burden the processor heavily. You can also focus on how a specific program should behave.

The program does not replace faster hardware and does not resolve a lack of memory or a defective disk. Change rules only when you know what problem you want to tackle. Paid features extend the possibilities of free execution.

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Compare these utilities on the policies you want to change: process priority, processor binding or energy behaviour. Those are not general repairs for slow software. Keep a change small and reversible, so you can see whether your app really benefits from it.

Differences between Process Lasso and ParkControl, CoreDirector, CPUBalance
SoftwareWhat can it do?Platform and licence
Process LassoYou are viewing this app You manage procedural priorities, affinity and automatic behaviour in tax. You can set rules for specific apps. WindowsFreemium
ParkControlView this alternative You modify supported Windows settings for core parking and energy behavior. That focuses on processor policy, not on optimizing files or storage. WindowsFreemium
CoreDirectorView this alternative You send to supported hybrid processors how apps use certain types of cores. The relevance depends on your processor and workload. WindowsFree to use
CPUBalanceView this alternative You use a targeted background tool that manages process load with ProBalance rules. This is a more limited approach than the entire Process Lasso interface. WindowsFreemium

Choose an alternative to explore its features, system requirements and download options.

Who is it for?

You use heavy programs on Windows and want to consciously manage their processor settings.

Getting started

Install Process Lasso and first view the behavior with the default settings. Then add rules only for concrete programmes.

Privacy

Process names and settings are used on your computer. Check any reports before you share them; they can show which software you use.

Good to know

The Pro version contains additional functions. Settings and effect depend on processor, Windows version and workload.

Please note

A wrong affinity or priority can reduce performance. Save the default settings as a starting point.

Advantages

  • Permanent rules per programme Automatic response control Insight into processor load

Things to consider

  • No guarantee of higher performance Can counter wrong rules Part of the functions is paid

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Version history

18.3.0.34

You get extra control over starting processes and more reliable process rules.

Process Lasso 18.3.0.34 contains Process Startup Boost and restores loss of GPU preference rules. Also, CPU affinity choices for even and odd processors have been corrected and you can delete rules with the Delete key.
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Our verdict

Process Lasso is especially interesting if you want to tackle a recognizable problem with processor load. A targeted line for one program can be more useful than manually changing a setting in Task Manager. The added value is in control and reproducibility.

Don't use it as a set of general gear tricks. Another priority does not automatically make a task more efficient and can hinder other programmes. First leave the standard operation untouched and only change something when you can compare the effect. For a computer that normally works smoothly, additional process management is often not necessary. With specific heavy workloads, it can be a useful tool.

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