WordPerfect 5.2 Takes 100% of CPU Time Under Windows NT (102774)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q102774

SYMPTOMS

WordPerfect version 5.2 for Windows (4/23/93 release) takes so much CPU time that no other application can run. Performance monitor shows 100 percent CPU utilization when WordPerfect 5.2 is running.

CAUSE

This application sits in a peek message loop. This allows all other applications to be responsive while it soaks up all background cycles.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kb3rdparty KB102774
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