In the Windows environment, process priority refers to the level of importance assigned to a process, which determines the amount of system resources allocated to it. Managing process priority is crucial for optimizing system performance and ensuring that critical processes receive the necessary resources. This article will guide you through the process of managing process priority in Windows, including how to set priority levels and adjust them as needed.

Examples:

1. How to Set Process Priority via Task Manager:

   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
   • Go to the "Processes" or "Details" tab, depending on your Windows version.
   • Right-click on the process you want to adjust and select "Set Priority."
   • Choose the desired priority level from the options: Realtime, High, Above Normal, Normal, Below Normal, or Low.
   • Click "Change Priority" to apply the new priority level.

2. How to Set Process Priority via Command Prompt:

   • Open the Command Prompt by pressing Win + R, typing "cmd," and hitting Enter.
   • Use the following command to set the priority of a process:

     wmic process where name="process_name.exe" CALL setpriority "priority_level"

     Replace "process_name.exe" with the name of the process you want to adjust, and "priority_level" with the desired priority level (0-31, where 0 is the highest priority).

3. How to Set Process Priority via PowerShell:

   • Open PowerShell by pressing Win + X and selecting "Windows PowerShell."
   • Use the following command to set the priority of a process:

     Get-Process -Name "process_name" | Foreach-Object { $_.PriorityClass = "priority_level" }

     Replace "process_name" with the name of the process you want to adjust, and "priority_level" with the desired priority level (Idle, BelowNormal, Normal, AboveNormal, High, or RealTime).