Hyperthreading Intel Pentium 4 Problem

[wessleym]

Didn't Microsoft admit that there was some slowdown with hyperthreading CPU's on Windows? I read it on NTFS.org. Does anyone know where to download the fix? I think the link used to be on here, but I think it's gone now. Thanks.

 

[GoNz0]

unless you have a bad slowdown, forget it.

if you do, ring microsoft and they will call you back and tell you were to download it from

 

[yoyo]

A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this fix

See Knowledgebase articles

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;820128
and
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];815227

Download links for this not fully tested hotfix

http://www.warp2search.net/download.php?op=viewdownload&cid=9
or
ftp://ftp.zdnet.de/pcpro/treiber/servicepacks/microsoft/WindowsXP-KB820128-x86-ENU.exe