How to Detect Slow CPU & Unaccelerated Video Under Windows 95

Last reviewed: September 29, 1995
Article ID: Q131259

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Win32 Application Programming Interface (API) included with:
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    - Microsoft Windows 95 version 4.0
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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

Additional reference words: 4.00 win95 system display slow machine
KBCategory: kbui
KBSubcategory: UsrSys

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Last reviewed: September 29, 1995
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