Microsoft KB Archive/418442

= The processor speed is slower than expected on a notebook computer that is running Windows XP =

Article ID: 418442

Article Last Modified on 6/23/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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SYMPTOMS
When you start a laptop computer on battery power, the processor speed may be slower than the processor speed that the manufacturer indicates. To view the processor speed, you can use the System tool in Control Panel.



CAUSE
This behavior occurs because most laptop computers on battery power set the processor speed to a slower speed to conserve battery power and to reduce the temperature of the processor.



MORE INFORMATION
This behavior depends on the capability of the processor and the BIOS settings for the laptop computer. When the computer starts to use battery power, the processor speed is automatically reduced and written to the following registry key:



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Additional query words: CPU megahertz mega hertz MHz

Keywords: kbinfo KB418442

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