CPU Usage Meter Version 1.6 Copyright 1992 Cornfield Computing, Inc. Copyright 1990, 1991, 1992 by James Seidman All Rights Reserved This program is, as the name implies, a utility to keep track of how much of your CPU's time is being used while you're in Windows. When you run it, you will see an icon appear at the bottom of your screen. It'll show you a number representing the percentage of CPU time being utilized. This number will be updated approximately every 3 seconds. If you want to run the CPU Usage meter automatically every time you run Windows, edit the file WIN.INI in your Windows directory. Under the [Windows] section, look for a line which starts "load=". If there isn't one, make one. Add "cpuuse.exe" to the end of the line. If you want to have the CPU Usage meter automatically keep itself in front of any other windows, select "Keep in front" from the system menu. When a checkmark appears next to that option, it means that it is enabled. The setting will be stored and recalled the next time you run the program. When you first run the CPU Usage Meter, it'll take about six seconds to determine how fast your CPU is so that it can give you an accurate reading. It will then start giving you percentages. The meter will be most accurate if you start it when not much else is going on. (That is why it is best to have it at the end of your "load=" line: if you put it at the beginning, other programs will be loading while it is trying to figure out your CPU speed.) This program may be freely copied and distributed, as long as it is not modified in any way, and this text file is always included with the executable. A reasonable charge may be charged for copying and distribution. To avoid multiple copies of this program proliferating on electronic services under different names, you are encouraged to distribute it under the name CPUUSE16.ZIP (or .ZOO, .ARC, etc.). Please send any suggestions, comments, or bug reports to the following address: Cornfield Computing, Inc. Attn: CPU Usage Meter Development Group 410 Hilltop Road Champaign, IL 61821-7328 Disclaimer: CPU Usage is distributed free. No warranty exists, either express or implied. No liability is assumed for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this program. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of this program. This program is provided courtesy of Cornfield Computing. Cornfield Computing provides consulting services and writes custom Windows applications and drivers. For more information on Cornfield Computing, please write to the above address or send a FAX to (217) 352-2027. Please note that Cornfield Computing is a for-profit company which charges for its services, and we regret that we can not answer programming questions for students and hobbyists for free. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Revision history: Version 1.6 - Oct. 12, 1992 Made minor performance enhancements to reduce system overhead when program is running. Version 1.5 - June 8, 1992 Fixed some problems introduced by changes in Windows 3.1. Program now only works under 3.1. Version 1.4 - Sept. 30, 1991 Completely overhauled timing system to handle Windows timer problems when switching between Windows and full-screen DOS applications. Version 1.3 - Apr. 1, 1991 Fixed a problem which would occassionally cause the meter to start reporting incorrectly high levels after returning from a full-screen DOS session. Made program continue reporting values when its menu was opened. Version 1.2 - Dec. 16, 1990 Added in option to keep window in front. Fixed bug which would sometimes caused meter to start reporting incorrectly high levels. Version 1.1 - Dec. 2, 1990 Eliminated occassional flicker when redrawing icon. Added in custom cursor for use when moving window. Modified method used for calculating usage to make it more accurate. Version 1.0 - Nov. 17, 1990 Initial release version.