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04-Aug-2005, 00:32
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Processor in Device Manager
What's the point of this driver in WinXP's device manager?
What does it actually do? |
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04-Aug-2005, 00:57
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It's because Windows XP can run on a wide range of processors. Whilst they are all x86 based they can vary radically in their features. For instance, a driver is needed to enable AMD PowerNow! technology under Windows XP, hence you have the amdk7.sys driver. Pentium 4 would have something different for it's specific features.
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05-Aug-2005, 14:52
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I'd imagine part of the reason is so a user can verify the hardware installed in the computer as well.
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