PCThrust for Windows

By SwiftDog
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Download.com staffAugust 29, 2015

PCThrust simply boosts application priorities from their normal settings, but its lack of options will leave advanced users disappointed.

This program sits on your Start tray displaying a uselessly small graph of CPU usage. Double-clicking the icon brings up the program's simple interface. In addition to a larger version of the CPU graph, you can quickly open settings and see some simple program information. You easily can set an application's priority through Task Manager. This program makes such changes on the fly by simply setting the currently focused app's priority to "High" or "Realtime." As you switch focus from one program to another, PCThrust changes each app's priority and reverts other programs back to their normal priorities.

Setting whatever application you are currently viewing to a higher priority could lead to trouble, but we found few problems during our tests. We also found few benefits. Most programs are set to the priority they require and boosting the value gave little change except to starve CPU cycles from background apps. However, if youre multi-tasking with many open programs, this utility could help you make sure your current program gets priority.

Setting PCThrust to force your program's priority to Realtime could cause conflicts with Windows operating system needs. Novice users who are uncomfortable using Task Manager, and users with a need to automatically boost priority for selected apps will find PCThrust helpful. Advanced users will wish for app whitelists, blacklists and other options typical for this type utility.

PCThrust for Windows

By SwiftDog
Trial version
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GENERAL

Release: November 14, 2011

Latest update: August 29, 2015

Version: 1.9.28.2009

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 7
Windows 2003
Windows 2000
Windows Server
Windows 10
Windows Vista
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 2,714

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.8/5

4 User Votes

its fantastic
khanjeyDecember 23, 2007
Pros
its make my pc so fast
Cons
its works only for 69 minutes
Summary
Nothing Use for My PC
EviL_AnG3LOctober 17, 2007
Pros
Cons
Summary
Just what I need!
AfricanjamaicanfleshFebruary 17, 2007
Pros
I am a gamer in which I enjoy playing games. This software helps out boosting up your computer and game experience. It makes a fair deal too. Every 60 minutes it will shut down the PcThrust program to remind you to buy the software from there website. <p>Try it out and you'll notice a difference.
Cons
None.
Summary
Seems pretty decent........
iLLaDeLpHiA76February 28, 2006
Pros
Although I have yet to see some MAJOR differences in performace, I can safely say that they are better. I am going to continue evaluating this one, but any legitimate program that can improve performance without requiring complicated steps and finding the need to make decisions that are constantly recommended to take with "CAUTION" is OK by me. I will follow up this review and perhaps give it that fifth star if I see some major improvements.
Cons
The only negative is that the software running itself eats up some resources and not exactly a small amount. It tells you the total number of Apps boosted, but doesnt tell you exactly what Apps it has actually boosted, which makes it difficult to evaluate, especially when you arent sure you have even utilized that many apps. Definitely more to follow, but a 15-day trial should be sufficient and if the product ends up doing everything it says, the price is very miniscule.
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Automate the creation of emergency repair disks.