uhh, really dumb question here

[mikeczyz]

really really noob question here.

just got a laptop with a yonah duo core processor. 1.8 ghz.

so, do i have to download any updates or patches or something to make programs access both cores? or does it sorta just do it on its own?

tanks,
mike

 

[StealthyFish]

access dual core? what do you mean. you're already got it and windows will recognize you have two cores, it just won't essentially optomize for your dual core. press Ctrl + alt + delete and click the processes tab. then choose any process that you're using and right click it. go to set afinity and you'll see 2 cores. That helps you assign a process to a certain core, makes everything a slight bit faster. (tip)

 

[brucedeluxe169]

it should run just fine across both cores as it is...

tho its always good to visit windows update every so often...

 

[mikeczyz]

thanks,
Mike