1. Do a search for taskmgr.exe 2. Right click and select Send To - Desktop (Create Shortcut) 3. On the taskmgr shortcut that is on the desktop right click and select Properties - Change the Run Command to - minimized. 4. Rename the shortcut to "Task Manager" or "CPU Meter" and right click and cut the Shortcut. 5. Paste the shortcut into the startup folder by right click on the start menu - Select All Users - Programmes - StartUp.
You should see the Meter in the system tray. If not then:
6. In the Windows Task Manager window select Options - and tick "Minimize On Use" and "Hide When Minimized". 7. Then minimize the Task Manager
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found what i wanted immediatelly and i think it is a good solution
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Very direct instruction. Clear and easy to follow
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I like this tip.
Thanks,
henock
Comment #4
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nice work
Comment #5
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does what it says
Comment #6
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Uses a feature of XP without loading a 3rd party program. Easy to setup, and can see system usage with a double click. Handy!
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not enough infomation
Comment #8
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Great solution! good thing this was on the first google results, for my 3rd party search after "cpu meter".
Comment #9
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This doesn't put a CPU meter on the bar. It puts a shortcut for a multi purpose application on the bar. Any idiot can to the same thing with an ordinary shortcut.
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gooodddddddddddddddd
Comment #11
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simple quick easy
Comment #12
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taskmgr.exe missing from system tray :( i can't resolve it!
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nice
Comment #14
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This was a good way! Really good!
Comment #15
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thanks. really useful without all these 3rd party rubbish
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Very easy to follow
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perfect!
Comment #18
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Crystal clear and does just what it says. Excellent tip!
Comment #19
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Very easy to follow
Comment #20
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Nice Utilization of existing windows component than downloading separate cpu meters, thanx a lot
Comment #21
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Nice tip for newbies. Just remember that the Task Manager application itself can affect the CPU utilization, thus not revealing a true picture of the CPU utilization.
Comment #22
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Because I needed to find the CPU monitor and this found it for me.
Comment #23
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ok
Comment #24
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i whas looking for a program just like that but this is even better =]
Comment #25
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Easy to follow and worked like a charm.
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gooooooooood
Comment #27
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If you want it to start automatically drag/copoy it into the startmenu fold4er called "startup". :d
Comment #28
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I've been trying to do thid for years! thanks!
Comment #29
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well done explained in stupid man's english!cheer's and thankyou!!
Comment #30
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its nice
Comment #31
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good
Comment #32
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Spot on mate. Cheers for the help.