Microsoft KB Archive/303602

= System Properties Report Wrong Processor Speed =

Article ID: 303602

Article Last Modified on 10/18/2001

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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This article was previously published under Q303602



SYMPTOMS
When you monitor the system properties of a portable computer, the processor speed that is reported may be lower than the actual processor speed.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur because some portable computers reduce the processor speed to conserve power. If you monitor the computer while it is on battery power or in some other power-saving mode, the speed that is reported is lower than the computer's normal operating speed.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
To view the correct processor speed, make sure the computer is plugged in when you view the system properties.

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