Should I remove Process Lasso?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
9% remove it91% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #7,131
United States Rank #6,593
Reach 0.0597%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 21.38 days
630.57 days >
Average installed length: 331.32 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 8.9.8.58 |
0.09% |
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| 8.9.8.48 |
0.09% |
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| 8.9.6.8 |
0.09% |
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| 8.8.8.0 |
0.09% |
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| 8.8.4.1 |
0.09% |
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| 8.6.6.8 |
0.17% |
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| 6.0.2.44 |
13.35% |
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| 6.0.2.43 |
0.09% |
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| 6.0.2.38 |
2.47% |
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| 6.0.2.34 |
1.02% |
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| 6.0.2.32 |
6.55% |
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| 6.0.2.30 |
15.56% |
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| 6.0.2.28 |
0.34% |
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| 6.0.2.8 |
0.43% |
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| 6.0.2.6 |
0.09% |
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| 6.0.2.2 |
1.87% |
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| 6.0.1.96 |
0.60% |
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| 6.0.1.92 |
0.60% |
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| 6.0.1.88 |
0.68% |
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| 6.0.1.86 |
0.26% |
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| 6.0.1.76 |
0.60% |
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| 6.0.1.74 |
1.36% |
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| 6.0.1.68 |
0.68% |
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| 6.0.1.62 |
0.51% |
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| 6.0.1.59 |
0.85% |
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| 6.0.1.52 |
0.85% |
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| 6.0.1.50 |
0.26% |
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| 6.0.1.42 |
0.77% |
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| 6.0.1.36 |
10.71% |
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| 6.0.1.23 |
0.09% |
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| 6.0.1.14 |
0.26% |
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| 6.0.1.12 |
0.68% |
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| 6.0.1.6 |
0.17% |
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| 6.0.1.1 |
0.17% |
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| 6.0.0.98 |
0.51% |
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| 6.0.0.96 |
0.09% |
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| 6.0.0.94 |
0.34% |
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| 6.0.0.88 |
0.43% |
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| 6.0.0.86 |
0.26% |
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| 6.0.0.78 |
0.60% |
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| 6.0.0.76 |
0.68% |
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| 6.0.0.64 |
0.34% |
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| 6.0.0.62 |
0.34% |
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| 6.0.0.61 |
0.26% |
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| 6.0.0.60 |
0.26% |
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| 6.0.0.59 |
0.17% |
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| 6.0.0.58 |
0.34% |
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| 6.0.0.49 |
0.09% |
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| 6.0.0.37 |
0.09% |
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| 5.1.1.2 |
0.77% |
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| 5.1.1.01 |
0.26% |
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| 153 versions |
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Process Lasso
from Bitsum Technologies
What is Process Lasso?
Process Lasso is a process priority optimizer for Windows. It features a simple to use graphical user interface that allows for automating various process related tasks (e.g. automatically restart process if X, or start High Performance power scheme when running, or restrain if out of control). Its ProBalance algorithm works by dynamically adjusting the processes priorities, in order to keep the system responsive, even while some process(es) are consuming too many CPU cycles.
About (from Bitsum Technologies)
Process Lasso will make your PC operate more smoothly by automatically re-prioritizing running programs. When a process starts to monopolize the CPU(s), it is temporarily reduced in priority so that it does not bring your system to a stall. We call this feature Process Balance. Process Lasso also offers an assortment o... Read more
Overview
The most used version is 6.0.2.30, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The main program executable is processlasso.exe. The software installer includes 39 files and is usually about 6.77 MB (7,095,796 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.bitsum.com/prolasso.php
Help link: www.bitsum.com/docs/pl
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Process Lasso
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Process Lasso\uninstall.exe"
Estimated size: 6.77 MB
Files installed by Process Lasso
| Program executable: | processlasso.exe |
| Name: | Process Lasso user interface |
| Process Lasso management console |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\process lasso64\processlasso.exe |
| MD5: | 0c265db1fd3a2899f4612266ecc1109b |
Additional files:
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QuickUpgrade.exe - Process Lasso (a component of) (Process Lasso Quick Upgrade)
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TestLasso.exe - Process Lasso Test Application (Test Process Lasso's ProBalance algorithm)
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InstallHelper.exe - Process Lasso Install Helper
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srvstub.exe - Bitsum Service Coordinator (Stub for service execution)
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ProcessGovernor.exe - Process Lasso core engine
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plp.exe - Process Lasso Launcher (Process Lasso)
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CPUEater.exe - CPUEater Application
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uninstall.exe - Process Lasso BETA
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pl_rsrc_chinese.dll - Process Lasso (English Resources)
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pl_rsrc_chinese_traditional.dll
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pl_rsrc_dutch.dll
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pl_rsrc_english.dll
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pl_rsrc_finnish.dll
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pl_rsrc_french.dll
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pl_rsrc_german.dll
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pl_rsrc_hungarian.dll
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pl_rsrc_indonesian.dll
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pl_rsrc_italian.dll
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pl_rsrc_japanese.dll
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pl_rsrc_japanese_jj.dll
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pl_rsrc_polish.dll
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pl_rsrc_ptbr.dll
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pl_rsrc_russian.dll
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pl_rsrc_russian2.dll
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pl_rsrc_serbian.dll
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pl_rsrc_serbian_latin.dll
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pl_rsrc_spanish.dll
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plActivate.exe - License Activation Helper
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vistammsc.exe - Vista Multimedia Scheduler Configurator (A small application to change Vista Multimedia Scheduler settings.)
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TweakScheduler.exe - Tweak Scheduler (A small application to change NT scheduler settings.)
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ProcessLassoLauncher.exe - Launcher for Process Lasso's GUI
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ParkControl.exe - ParkControl (Control CPU Parking Behavior)
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ThreadRacer.exe - ThreadRacer
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bitsumms.exe
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MakeService.exe
Behaviors exhibited
2 Scheduled Tasks
- ProcessGovernor.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Process Lasso Core Engine Only'.
- ProcessLasso.exe is scheduled as a task named 'Process Lasso Management Console (GUI)'.
2 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
- ProcessLasso.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Process Lasso Management Console (GUI).
- ProcessGovernor.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Process Lasso Core Engine Only.
Startup File (User Run)
- ProcessLasso.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'ProcessLassoManagementConsole' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Process Lasso\processlasso.exe".
2 Startup Files (All Users Run)
- ProcessLasso.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ProcessLassoManagementConsole' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Process Lasso\processlasso.exe".
- ProcessGovernor.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ProcessGovernor' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Process Lasso\processgovernor.exe".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| ProcessLasso.exe |
| Memory: | 13.6 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0000448520% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00003025% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00001460% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 7,983,865 | |
| Switches/sec: | 173 | |
| I/O reads/min: | 843 Bytes | |
| ProcessGovernor.exe |
| Memory: | 5.88 MB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0000277640% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00002700% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00000077% | |
| Switches/sec: | 122 | |
How do I remove Process Lasso?
You can uninstall Process Lasso from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Process Lasso, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Process Lasso.
HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #7,131
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.58% |
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| Windows XP |
17.18% |
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| Windows Vista |
8.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
7.57% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
33.45% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.90% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.38% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
13.72% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.38% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media ... |
2.06% |
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Geography
48.69% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
48.69% |
| Germany |
11.09% |
| United Kingdom |
4.68% |
| Italy |
3.58% |
| Canada |
3.31% |
| Australia |
2.55% |
| France |
2.07% |
| Japan |
1.93% |
| Taiwan |
1.52% |
| Netherlands |
1.31% |
| Brazil |
1.24% |
| Hungary |
1.10% |
| Philippines |
0.90% |
| Belgium |
0.83% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Dell |
22.80% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.30% |
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| Acer |
14.64% |
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| GIGABYTE |
14.14% |
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| ASUS |
6.82% |
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| Toshiba |
5.82% |
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| Intel |
5.32% |
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| American Megatrends |
3.00% |
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| Samsung |
3.00% |
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| Sahara |
2.50% |
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| Lenovo |
1.66% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
6.40% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.20% |
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| Dell XPS 8300 |
2.40% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.40% |
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| Dell Inspiron 620 |
2.00% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5110 |
1.60% |
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