Prio for Windows

Name: Prio
Rating: 2.7 (10 reviews)
Author: O&K Software

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Key Details of Prio

Monitor and record the priority of every process listed in the Task Manager.
Last updated on September 10, 2013
There have been 2 updates
Virus scan status:
Clean (it’s extremely likely that this software program is clean)

Editors’ Review

Download.com staffSeptember 10, 2013

This application latches onto your Windows' Task Manager and provides a few more choices to manage processes. Prio integrates itself into your Task Manager and has no interface of its own. In the processes tab, the program highlights processes with green if they have a valid digital signature and red if they don't. Prio adds options to the right-click menu to validate a process and to save an assigned priority. When available, additional information such as file path and publisher is displayed when you place your cursor over a process. Prio adds Services and TCP/IP tabs, and with the first you can start, stop, or pause services, or change their start-up mode. The TCP/IP tab displays information about current connections. Anyone looking for more options for the Task Manager will appreciate this freeware program.

What’s new in version 2.0

Version 2.0 has fixed some errors.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: March 29, 2013

Latest update: September 10, 2013

Version: 2.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

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

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 19,541

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

2.7/5

10 User Votes

I'd give it 0/5 if I could
DynVDecember 5, 2015
Pros
I'd like to know.
Cons
It won't install on Windows 7 SP1; it gives the message: Wrong OS platform.
Summary
won't install
Would be great if it installed!!
TyiarramarieJanuary 16, 2015
Pros
None, wont install on windows 7 :(
Cons
I downloaded both windows 7 32bit and windows 7 64bit and BOTH installed stopped and said wrong OS. I tried several times, even ran as admin... with no luck!!
Summary
Doesn't work with windows 7
Doesn't work on Windows 8.1
beer_thirtyDecember 22, 2014
Pros
Seems like a good idea, if it worked.
Cons
Installs fine on Windows 8.1, but doesn't attach itself to Task Manager.
Summary
Devs, update for Windows 7, 8, and 10 compatibility and I'll definitely use this.
Would give it 0 but I can't
gkasicaDecember 31, 2013
Pros
None that I can think of.
Cons
Installation to a W2K3 SP2 server caused the machine to repeatedly BSOD with the error NO MORE IRP STACK LOCATIONS. Only way to get ride of this thing was Safe Mode Without Networking and Uninstall
Summary
Piece of non running Junk.
Still doesn't do what it promises
KevinProvJune 2, 2011
Pros
Yes, priority is saved for SOME processes, but not all.
Cons
It let's you go thru the motions, showing nothing to indicate that a particular process priority is not being saved. I thought this update would be better. But it's the same.
Summary
I just wanted to save the priority of media player classic, so when it opens, higher-rate videos play better. But it will not save the setting for this item. I don't understand why it wouldn't. If anyone knows of a similar product, but one that works, please tell in a reply. Thanks.
software added new tabs to the task manager of window.
capitanfloriusNovember 16, 2010
Pros
In practice, however, the program does not do great things. The system advice that changes can cause instability, therefore it' better leave all things as they are.
Cons
Nothing of bad to refer
Summary
Little utility but little use!
great tool!!!
albertodonatiDecember 21, 2009
Pros
A small program but a great tool, one of those that you really wonder why shouldn't be already embedded in any OS.
Cons
none found
Summary
Unmasks those weird process names!
dedeucerAugust 12, 2009
Pros
Quickly color-codes process names that bear a second look as to their legitimacy.
Cons
It does need to access the net to look up the process names, and report their affiliation. (My Zone Alarm snitches on this.)
Summary
Saves consternation when trying to determine the parentage of those cryptic processes that show up in Task Manager. Hover your cursor over one, and a tip pops up saying (usually) what program it belongs to, and its publisher. Sure beats trying to remember them all, or doing an internet search for the unfamiliar actors. All this applies whether or not you want to assign or change priorities of process.
Solved my problem
ssyorkAugust 10, 2009
Pros
A simple Task Manager "save" program
Cons
I have not found any wrong with the program
Summary
I have a recording program that is a processor hog, but shouldn't be. Tech support could not solve the problem. Prio solved this issue for me. Great little program.
Does what it says.
SomniisNovember 17, 2005
Pros
- Simple and clean install, no ad-aware or such things. <p> <p>- Adds two new tabs to the Task Manager ("Services" and "TCP/IP") which are useful in seeing what is running and when. <p> <p>- This program highlights accepted programs (determined by the user or the program) in green and non-accepted programs in red. The non-accepted programs can be changed to green when you know what they are. Very useful if another program you have not marked as green shows up. (note that being red doesn't do anything but let you know this program has not been checked by you.)
Cons
- Really only useful for power-users who like to define every processes' priority.
Summary

Developer’s Description

By O&K Software

Monitor and record the priority of every process listed in the Task Manager.

Prio is a utility for saving the priority of applications and interface enhancements for the standard Task Manager. The main purpose of Prio is Saving the priority of each process. Detecting the full path to the executable file and providing detailed information about it from the name of the process in the list of running processes in Windows Task Manager. Viewing services hosted by processes. Quick access to system services and controlling them.Analyzing the current TCP/IP connections of the computer. Checking a digital signature of an executable file for each process.

Prio for Windows

Key Details of Prio

Editors’ Review

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User Reviews

I'd give it 0/5 if I could

Would be great if it installed!!

Doesn't work on Windows 8.1

Would give it 0 but I can't

Still doesn't do what it promises

software added new tabs to the task manager of window.

great tool!!!

Unmasks those weird process names!

Solved my problem

Does what it says.

Developer’s Description