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MY processor running at full frequency

Solution

1. Make sure there's definitely nothing else running in the background
2. Check "Speedstep" is enabled in the BIOS
3. Check "Balanced" is selected in Windows Control Panel -> Power Options

1. Make sure there's definitely nothing else running in the background
2. Check "Speedstep" is enabled in the BIOS
3. Check "Balanced" is selected in Windows Control Panel -> Power Options
 
Solution