how do i find the speed of my processor in windows 98? i do not wish to use the bios. when i go to the properties of my computer i only get the type of processor and not the exact speed. thank you. also, i do not wish to use any 3rd party programs.
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how do i find the speed of my processor in windows 98? i do not wish to use the bios. when i go to the properties of my computer i only get the type of processor and not the exact speed. thank you. also, i do not wish to use any 3rd party programs.
Another program you could use is wcpuid, it will tell you everything about you cpu speed, system clock speed, even cache speed
sisoft sandra will provide extremely detailed info on just about everything on your PC including benchmarks...
neb
Joey_Batch_File, that doesnt work on Win98
I have used in Win95, Win98, and Win2k with no problems.
Neb
Which Process?Quote:
How about this process?
Determine CPU Speed
From Windows Start, point to Programs, then to Accessories, and then to System Tools. Double-click the entry called System Information.
From the System Information program, pull down the Tools menu, and select Windows Report Tool to open it.
From Windows Report Tool, click to open the Options menu. Select Collected Information. CPU speed is reported there, under CompSpeed.
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For Systems Running NT you can use the process I stated before:
Press Start—>Run. In the box, type "winmsd" (without quotes). Your CPU speed will appear in the subsequent window. Look under SYSTEM on the pop-up...
when you start your computer, hit <tab> or F-something to hang on the system info that flies by. i believe (without restarting me computer) that your speed should be in there.
[edit]sorry too late... that is a MUCH better way. thanks joey[/edit]
If you have a software based motherboard then there is a good chance you could look in your bios and see what the current settings are. If your bios won't tell you the speed it is running at just the system clock speed and the multiplier, simply multiply the system clock by the multiplier and voila, that should be your current cpu speed. If you have a hardware based board then the easiest way to tell is with a program such as the ones listed above, or if you wanted you could read the documentation on your board and find out what jumpers do what, then use that to find out what your current clock and multiplier is set to. Just remember not to play with any of those unless you know what you're doing, if you overclock your computer on accident or on purpose without considering heat or stability then the consequences can be fairly bad, such as a cpu fused into the socket, which will cost you a new cpu and board...
Alright, so basically coleycole3 is saying that he doesn't want use anything that didn't come in windows to see the cpu speed but he also doesn't want to use the bios. So MS Sysinfo is your only choice then, as nothing else comes with windows. I would suggest using a third party program like those listed above because it will tell you more about the processor but that's entirely up to you. Sorry for missing the part about not using the bios.
coleycole3
Explore your Win98 CD and got to (CD DRIVE):\tools\oldmsdos look for the file named msd.exe. Copy this file to a bootable floppy and boot your system in a true DOS enviroment, not a dos window from within windows as this tends to give you false info. Run the msd proggy from the A: prompt and surf through the information, this will tell you what you want to know without any 3rd party stuff. Hope this helps.
Or here is the file you can download if your CD does not include it.
Actually, the later versions of dxdiag (can be executed right from the run box) show the processor speed right on the first tab, quick & easy to get basic information.
Direct X will usually tell you, just go to Start => Run... type in dxdiag.exe and hit enter. should be on the first tab of the screen that pops up.
GEL
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Actually, the later versions of dxdiag (can be executed right from the run box) show the processor speed right on the first tab, quick & easy to get basic information.
Correct me if I am wrong...do I hear an echo in here?Quote:
Direct X will usually tell you, just go to Start => Run... type in dxdiag.exe and hit enter. should be on the first tab of the screen that pops up.
GEL
Hello Hello Hello Hello...
oops, don't know why I didn't see that last one, my bad...
GEL
LoL...No prob here GEL I almost posted that as a rebuttal to my last post, only wyverspur beat me to it. I give you an E for Effort anyway.
You could check out Belarc Advisor, www.belarc.com , free download, functions as IE plug-in. It will tell you your cpu speed, chipset, bios, drivespace, etc, plus a list of all installed software on your box.
right click on my computer
goto properties
don't need to download anything, and thats the fastest way i know of.
How could something so simple be so contriversial, This thread should never have gone this way. coleycole3 Asked a very valid question, with the exception that it really should have been in the Chit Chat forum. As a newbie myself I have found it sometimes confusing where to post a new thread, and I never thought that there would be so many different views on CPU speed. I think I will just lurk for a while...::lurking:
Not to offend anyone who posted responses, but please read the *entire* question before responding. There have been too many posts lately which completely negate the original question...
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i do not wish to use the bios.
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when i go to the properties of my computer i only get the type of processor and not the exact speed.
In response to your question: I would recommend either Microsoft Diagnostics (msd) or System Info (sysinfo), as some others have recommended. You may also want to try DirectX Diagnostics (dxdiag), but I woud personally just go with sysinfo.Quote:
also, i do not wish to use any 3rd party programs.
To those who gave those suggestions, thanks for reading his entire post.
AJ