Reviews of Process Lasso (x32)

1. 
   SteveJohnSteele

   Reviewing 3.99.6 Alpha (Jul 25, 2010)

   Since changing from Windows Vista to Windows 7 (on same hardware) I haven't needed this software.
   
   When I did have it on Windows Vista it did a good job but there where a few situations when it didn't do so well - like when copying a file.
   
   Process Lasso tells me that explorer.exe is not one of the programs that can be limited so while the copy goes as fast as Windows can manage... everything else grinds to a halt while the file copies.
2. 
   Plumber

   Reviewing 3.89.0 Beta (Jun 2, 2010)

   Ah, the people who write reviews without even knowing what the software is for, let alone having actually tried it. It's not worth further mention.
   
   I love the new "Disable ProBalance when user is away..." option. Nice addition.
   
   I'm sure the "Emergency Stall Recovery" feature will help me out once it's done. There have been many times in the past when I could have used it.
   
   Thanks, Jeremy!
3. 
   jcollake

   Reviewing 3.89.0 Beta (Jun 2, 2010)

   Hi guys, it is me, the author ;). As always, I thank everyone who uses my software, and appreciate those that continually help to clear up misunderstandings and doubts by new users. I wanted to say a few notes about this new beta ...
   
   This new beta series is actually the start of the v4 code. Already, there are many new features (some still half-baked at this stage) and *lots* of improvements.
   
   I've added this process CPU and MEM usage Watchdog (e.g. restart or terminate process if it exceeds quota). Additionally, I've added a Emergency Stall Recovery system that goes into effect regardless of ProBalance settings. For instance, if you have a foreground process that is bringing your system to a stall, but ProBalance is ignoring foreground processes.. this feature will step in (but only after there is no other choice). This feature still needs more work, admittedly.
   
   Overall, MUCH work remains, and some of this beta is not polished. However, I am determined to make v4 the best release ever, and this is the base of it.
   
   To any skeptics (understandable given all the snake oil in this market), I've also improved the CPU Eater demo application which can be freely downloaded from my server. You can specify just how many background threads (of NORMAL priority) to create, and at what CPU affinities. Therefore, you can see just what it takes to bring your system responsiveness down to a virtual stall (when Process Lasso's ProBalance isn't active).
   
   On most systems, you will be surprised how little it takes. Note the default thread count is a little heavy handed, to cover certain high-end CPU types that are less susceptible to a stall. It typically takes *far* fewer threads than the default CPU Eater setting. Also, *remember*, these are background threads, not foreground threads in the test. Foreground threads can do MUCH more harm due to the longer time slices. I'm going to next add to the CPU Eater the ability to also create a foreground CPU consuming thread, to demonstrate the new Emergency Stall Recovery (which won't require you to click to another window like ProBalance would, since ProBalance ignores foreground processes by default, and ESR ignores nothing).
   
   Well, I need food and rest. I've been working hard on this new version. Its still early in development, but I hope users enjoy it. Amd, yes, these new features are available in the FREE version.
4. 
   TomWibbaert

   Reviewing 3.85.2 Beta (May 28, 2010)

   Does exactly what it says it does. Nothing.
5. 
   rezidue

   Reviewing 3.84.3 (May 23, 2010)

   I like this programme so much my review is more like a pitch - lol
   
   An invaluable utility to keep your PC running smoothly. Install it and forget it or tweak to your hearts desire, Process Lasso's ProBalance algorithm carefully adjusts running processes to maximise your PC's speed and stability while barely using any system resources itself. If an unruly programme hogs your CPU, grinding your PC to a halt, Process Lasso will help whip it into shape thus allowing you keep computing. Especially useful on older systems (but certainly not limited to them), a free version is available (with the odd reminder that there is a pro version available at minimal cost).
   
   In other words "it's bloody amazing!" - Damian J Spooner

Discuss Process Lasso (x32)

1. May 6, 2009 - 12:46 AM
   tin_yeuk

   Basically, Process Lasso is a VERY VERY light weighted software. I have tried several other similar softwares, but they really cannot achieve what Process Lasso can achieve. Basically, Foreground Process Thread Priority Boost is unique, and cannot be found in other similar type of softwares. One software called "Process Priority Master" which claims itself to be the best, I have tried it myself but it's nothing but just a bloatware, a real example of bloatware. It takes like 30%+ CPU in the background all the time !!! Jeremy never claims his softwares are the best, because Jeremy has a good and professional attitude, which we all should learn from him. I can tell, no other similar softwares up to the current date, performs better than Process Lasso.
2. Apr 20, 2009 - 8:20 PM
   jcollake

   This software is NOT crippleware. 99% of the features in the Pro build are also in the free build. If you take the time to look, you will see this is true.
3. Feb 12, 2009 - 8:46 AM
   bobad

   This program is crippleware. I would rather use a lesser program than a crippled program.
4. Feb 10, 2009 - 1:34 AM
   Cekay

   to your post us3r:
   you rated the software with two and speak as if you never tried the software for yourself - talking only about that the price is too high for you to effort and not even mention a free alternative (cause there is no). I really wonder what those commends should cause, why and for what ?
   
   us3r
   Reviewing 3.45.4 Beta (Feb 4, 2009)
   
   This program doesn't offer much more than similar tools which are completely free, yet author want almost 20$ for a copy whether you are commercial user or home user or student. The life time license doesn't speak to me since I remember the development of these application stopped like for two years around version 2.0.