Is there a way to limit cpu usage of encoder?

[supersoccer2001]

I was wondering if there was a program that would limit the amount of cpu speed a program could use so that if i was encoding a movie, i would still be able to use my computer for normal surfing, chatting, etc.. I'm running windows 2000 service pack 3. I was also thinking that there might be a way to change the priority of processes in windows 2000 that would help solve my problem..

Thanks for your help.

[freak_in_cage_10k]

hi m8,

i know that there is a way to put priorities on programs with windows xp, and so i am almost sure that it is poss with win 2k.

try going into the task manager and right clicking (u know, press control, alt & delete once)

hope this is of help although i doubt it was!

[hwoodwar]

If you are using TMPGenc, goto Option on the top menu bar and select task priority, then select the two descriptions that suit your situation best.

[pyates]

- Right-click your task bar and click Task Manager

- Click the Processes tab

- Right-click the name of the process of your encoder

- Select "Set Priority" and then select the lowest setting.

Cheers,

Paul

[supersoccer2001]

Great, thanks guys, i can use all your suggestions. When i try the task manager priority change, it says "WARNING: Changing the priority class of this process may cause undesired results including system instabliity. Are you sure you want to change the priority class?" with a yes/no option. Did anyone ever have a problem with this? i'm halfway through an encode, and i don't want to screw it up and start over.

Thanks again.