Windows XP Thread Starvation

What is the longest time Windows XP will starve a thread if multiple threads are competing for processor time Is there a set threshold (let's say 1 second) that will automatically put the thread onto the cpu if that thread has been starved from the cpu for that amount of time.

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Windows XP Thread Starvation

  • Paul Mason

    Four minutes if memory serves.

    It's a situation you want to avoid.

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