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  2. System Idle Process - Wikipedia

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    Because of the idle process's function, its CPU time measurement (visible through, for example, Windows Task Manager) may make it appear to users that the idle process is monopolizing the CPU. However, the idle process does not use up computer resources (even when stated to be running at a high percent).

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  4. Idle (CPU) - Wikipedia

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    Idle is a state that a computer processor is in when it is not being used by any program. Every program or task that runs on a computer system occupies a certain amount of processing time on the CPU. If the CPU has completed all tasks it is idle. Modern processors use idle time to save power.

  5. CPU time - Wikipedia

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    When a program wants to time its own operation, it can use a function like the POSIX clock() function, which returns the CPU time used by the program. POSIX allows this clock to start at an arbitrary value, so to measure elapsed time, a program calls clock(), does some work, then calls clock() again. [1] The difference is the time needed to do ...

  6. Processor power dissipation - Wikipedia

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    In many applications, the CPU and other components are idle much of the time, so idle power contributes significantly to overall system power usage. When the CPU uses power management features to reduce energy use, other components, such as the motherboard and chipset, take up a larger proportion of the computer's energy.

  7. Download, install, or uninstall AOL Desktop Gold - AOL Help

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    1. Search your inbox for the subject line 'Get Started with AOL Desktop Gold'. 2. Open the email. 3. Click Download AOL Desktop Gold or Update Now. 4. Navigate to your Downloads folder and click Save. 5. Follow the installation steps listed below.

  8. Resource Monitor - Wikipedia

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    Resource Monitor, a utility in Windows Vista and later, displays information about the use of hardware (CPU, memory, disk, and network) and software (file handles and modules) resources in real time. [1] Users can launch Resource Monitor by executing resmon.exe (perfmon.exe in Windows Vista).

  9. Troubleshooting AOL Desktop Gold

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    If your AOL Desktop Gold contacts are missing, try the solutions listed below. Address Book Quick Find • Within your address book, type in your contact using the Quick Find search bar. There may be times your contact is not displayed in the same order as before. • If the issue still exists, proceed to the next step. Compose/Write email window