Is there a way to avoid Everything using 80 % of CPU?

[Biff]

Is there a way to avoid Everything using 80 % of CPU (when searching for content):

[NotNull]

Everything has an option to limit the number of threads when doing a content search:

content_max_threads

The maximum number of threads to use when content searching.
Set to 0 to use the maximum available. (default)

The default value equals the number of logical processors.
To get the number of logical processors on your system, run the following command on the CMD prompt:

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wmic cpu get NumberOfLogicalProcessors

So lets say there are 8 logical processors in your system, you can set content_max_threads to 4 to divide the CPU load in half (roughly).
Or simply set it to 1 to minimize the load on the system.

Obviously content searches will take a longer time this way.



To change the value of content_max_threads:

• Go to Menu:Tools => Options => Advanced
• In the Show Settings containg: field, type threads
• Select content_max_threads
• Change it to the desired value, for example 1
• Press OK

You might need to restart Everything after changing this value.

[Biff]

Thank you very much!

So content_max_threads works for content searches only.

So there are 12 of them:

Obviously content searches will take a longer time this way.

Yes, the drawback. I will try some different amounts of processors. Content searching with 80 % CPU already lasts some time. Maybe depending on the entire RAM and CPU use.

Many thanks again!