Process Lasso improves system performance, responsiveness, and stability during high loads through dynamic adjustments to process priority classes. It can also automatically terminate undesired processes, apply default priorities and CPU affinities to processes, limit the number of instances a process can have, and log all processes. It is not a task manager replacement, but does have task manager like capabilities to compliment its primary functions.
Process Lasso is free for home and academic use, though there are some tolerable nags for the Pro build shown after the product has been installed an extended period. The free build is not in any way crippled. Commercial use requires purchase within 14 days of evaluation. Despite being free for home use, it is now classified as Shareware to prevent any user confusion or complaints.
Process Lasso for Windows XP/2003 x64.
Yes
- Addition.Core: Added the ability to automatically restart select processes if they terminate (keeps them running always)
- Addition.Core: Added facilitating UI code to 'keep running' processes (dialog, context menu, rule indication)
- Change.GUI: Improved message box appearance and functionality by updating to XMessageBox 1.10 (by Hans Dietrich) and migrating our customizations to his code
- Change.GUI: Changed 'Exit GUI on close' to 'close to system tray' (its more understanble inverse)
- Fix.GUI: Fixed missing MessageBox icons in x64 build
- Fix.GUI: Fix possible occaisional crash at startup
Reviewing 3.59.5 Beta (May 2, 2009)
Now that its listed as Shareware... nags for purchase can be allowed.
I for one don't think it does enough to warrant shareware vs freeware.
But now that it is relisted as a shareware program, I'll give it 3 stars.
I don't use it on my machines anymore because basically I didn't see much of a difference with or without.. even when my duo core or my quad core went 100%.
Reviewing 3.54.2 (Apr 5, 2009)
Bait and switch, once was free with all features. then features were taken out and made available for the "pro" version only. No opens with a countdown nag screen. Back to process tamer; this one is now banished.
Reviewing 3.54.2 (Apr 3, 2009)
2 stars for the NAG!
If it is supposed to be free... let it be free of NAGS as well. If you want a PRO version, offer it with something that would make it inviting to buy.
I've used the 64 bit version for a while... and until they started the NAG version, it did fairly well what it was designed to do. But now I have uninstalled it permanently. I wouldn't have even minded paying for it... but not this way. Either let it go for free with a pro version, or don't let it go free at all.
Reviewing 3.36.1 (Jan 2, 2009)
Running on both x86 and x64 systems. It definitely helps keep a system more responsive, even during malware scans. I've only had one app go south and start spooling the CPU since install and Process Lasso got it. Glad to have it on my side.
Reviewing 3.23 Beta 1 (Nov 19, 2008)
One thing I immediately loved when I first encountered this program was the fact that it comes in both an (x32) and (x64) version. The second thing I liked was its super small file size. The entire file was only 411.4 Kb, and took about 10 seconds to download. Finally, as a freeware program I wasn't assaulted with a “Please Register” countdown, any annoying adware, or any attempts to install services or toolbars I didn't want. The author does include a small unobtrusive message that reports "Home users: Get the PRO build for a donation of any amount."
In all, Process Lasso does what the author claims. It is so much more feature rich than Sysinternals Process Explorer, that I am switching for good. Process Lasso is a great program for showing you exactly what is running on your system, and what resources those processes take. It creates a fluid and efficient scheme for creating a system profile that you can control, or allow Process Lasso to control from startup. It effortlessly controls processes, switching between them like a champ, improving your system performance and making hangs and crashes less likely. It is easy to use, with a simple interface, low overhead, and a handy addition for any level of computer user. I know I am adding it to my tech toolbox.
For a full review see my blog at:
http://mybadcomputer.com....php/2008/11/18/title-1
Hey dear friend i know this things only that Process Lasso improves system performance, responsiveness, and stability in high load situations. It watches for processes consuming too much of the CPU, so can you provide me more details
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