How To Detect Slow CPU & Unaccelerated Video Under Windows 95 (131259)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Platform Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.0, when used with:
This article was previously published under Q131259 SUMMARY
Under Windows 95, use GetSystemMetrics(SM_SLOWMACHINE) to check for low-end
computers. It returns a nonzero value if the computer has a 386 CPU, is low
on memory, or has a slow display card.
The return values (bit flags) are:
0x0001 - CPU is a 386
0x0002 - low memory machine (less than 5 megabytes)
The following is notable for video:
0x0004 - slow (nonaccerated) display card
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 7/11/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbhowto kbSysSettings KB131259 |
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