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Subject: Hardware Interrupts
Group: microsoft.public.winternals
Date: 11/9/2007 11:07:44 AM
From: Megan Kielman [Email Address Protection]

All -

In process explorer I am seeing a large number of hardware interrupts on
a system. What is the recommended way to troubleshoot which hardware is
causing the interrupts? Also, although a silly questions, can processes
contribute to the overall hardware interrupts?

Thank you...

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Subject: Re: Hardware Interrupts
Group: microsoft.public.winternals
Date: 11/10/2007 11:20:19 AM
From: "JS" [Email Address Protection]

Right click and select 'Properties'.
Also if you have an NVIDIA GForce 6800 card some versions of this card are
known to cause a large number of interrupts.

JS

"Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:OjInutvIIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> All -
>
> In process explorer I am seeing a large number of hardware interrupts on a
> system. What is the recommended way to troubleshoot which hardware is
> causing the interrupts? Also, although a silly questions, can processes
> contribute to the overall hardware interrupts?
>
> Thank you...



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Subject: Re: Hardware Interrupts
Group: microsoft.public.winternals
Date: 11/12/2007 1:30:49 PM
From: Megan Kielman [Email Address Protection]

right-click what?

Do you know if processes can create "hardware interrupts"?

JS wrote:
> Right click and select 'Properties'.
> Also if you have an NVIDIA GForce 6800 card some versions of this card are
> known to cause a large number of interrupts.
>
> JS
>
> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OjInutvIIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> All -
>>
>> In process explorer I am seeing a large number of hardware interrupts on a
>> system. What is the recommended way to troubleshoot which hardware is
>> causing the interrupts? Also, although a silly questions, can processes
>> contribute to the overall hardware interrupts?
>>
>> Thank you...
>
>

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Subject: Re: Hardware Interrupts
Group: microsoft.public.winternals
Date: 11/12/2007 2:21:48 PM
From: "JS" [Email Address Protection]

In Process Explorer:
Click on the entry named: Interrupts
Then you would Right-Click and select Properties.

JS

"Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:eXFfqrWJIHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> right-click what?
>
> Do you know if processes can create "hardware interrupts"?
>
> JS wrote:
>> Right click and select 'Properties'.
>> Also if you have an NVIDIA GForce 6800 card some versions of this card
>> are known to cause a large number of interrupts.
>>
>> JS
>>
>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:OjInutvIIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> All -
>>>
>>> In process explorer I am seeing a large number of hardware interrupts on
>>> a system. What is the recommended way to troubleshoot which hardware is
>>> causing the interrupts? Also, although a silly questions, can processes
>>> contribute to the overall hardware interrupts?
>>>
>>> Thank you...
>>


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Subject: Re: Hardware Interrupts
Group: microsoft.public.winternals
Date: 11/13/2007 8:24:04 AM
From: Megan Kielman [Email Address Protection]

Sorry for the additional questions but Which tab do I look at once I
have selected properties? Threads?

JS wrote:
> In Process Explorer:
> Click on the entry named: Interrupts
> Then you would Right-Click and select Properties.
>
> JS
>
> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eXFfqrWJIHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> right-click what?
>>
>> Do you know if processes can create "hardware interrupts"?
>>
>> JS wrote:
>>> Right click and select 'Properties'.
>>> Also if you have an NVIDIA GForce 6800 card some versions of this card
>>> are known to cause a large number of interrupts.
>>>
>>> JS
>>>
>>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:OjInutvIIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> All -
>>>>
>>>> In process explorer I am seeing a large number of hardware interrupts on
>>>> a system. What is the recommended way to troubleshoot which hardware is
>>>> causing the interrupts? Also, although a silly questions, can processes
>>>> contribute to the overall hardware interrupts?
>>>>
>>>> Thank you...
>

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Subject: Re: Hardware Interrupts
Group: microsoft.public.winternals
Date: 11/13/2007 9:11:17 AM
From: "JS" [Email Address Protection]

Since my PC does not suffer from a large number I can't not give any
additional help. I tried creating some interrupts but had no luck as to what
was displayed on the properties screen. Tried searching for additional
utilities but could not find one.

Sorry
JS

"Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ed8h6kgJIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Sorry for the additional questions but Which tab do I look at once I have
> selected properties? Threads?
>
> JS wrote:
>> In Process Explorer:
>> Click on the entry named: Interrupts
>> Then you would Right-Click and select Properties.
>>
>> JS
>>
>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:eXFfqrWJIHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> right-click what?
>>>
>>> Do you know if processes can create "hardware interrupts"?
>>>
>>> JS wrote:
>>>> Right click and select 'Properties'.
>>>> Also if you have an NVIDIA GForce 6800 card some versions of this card
>>>> are known to cause a large number of interrupts.
>>>>
>>>> JS
>>>>
>>>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:OjInutvIIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> All -
>>>>>
>>>>> In process explorer I am seeing a large number of hardware interrupts
>>>>> on a system. What is the recommended way to troubleshoot which
>>>>> hardware is causing the interrupts? Also, although a silly questions,
>>>>> can processes contribute to the overall hardware interrupts?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you...
>>



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Subject: Re: Hardware Interrupts
Group: microsoft.public.winternals
Date: 11/13/2007 1:49:41 PM
From: Megan Kielman [Email Address Protection]

Ok I tried it on my system that was experiencing interrupts but still
saw nothing. Perhaps I need the debugging tools and symbols installed?

JS wrote:
> Since my PC does not suffer from a large number I can't not give any
> additional help. I tried creating some interrupts but had no luck as to what
> was displayed on the properties screen. Tried searching for additional
> utilities but could not find one.
>
> Sorry
> JS
>
> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:ed8h6kgJIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Sorry for the additional questions but Which tab do I look at once I have
>> selected properties? Threads?
>>
>> JS wrote:
>>> In Process Explorer:
>>> Click on the entry named: Interrupts
>>> Then you would Right-Click and select Properties.
>>>
>>> JS
>>>
>>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:eXFfqrWJIHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> right-click what?
>>>>
>>>> Do you know if processes can create "hardware interrupts"?
>>>>
>>>> JS wrote:
>>>>> Right click and select 'Properties'.
>>>>> Also if you have an NVIDIA GForce 6800 card some versions of this card
>>>>> are known to cause a large number of interrupts.
>>>>>
>>>>> JS
>>>>>
>>>>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:OjInutvIIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> All -
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In process explorer I am seeing a large number of hardware interrupts
>>>>>> on a system. What is the recommended way to troubleshoot which
>>>>>> hardware is causing the interrupts? Also, although a silly questions,
>>>>>> can processes contribute to the overall hardware interrupts?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank you...
>
>

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Subject: Re: Hardware Interrupts
Group: microsoft.public.winternals
Date: 11/13/2007 3:21:08 PM
From: "JS" [Email Address Protection]

They are not installed by default and I don't use these tools so I can't
offer any help on the results.

JS

"Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ONLd3ajJIHA.588@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Ok I tried it on my system that was experiencing interrupts but still saw
> nothing. Perhaps I need the debugging tools and symbols installed?
>
> JS wrote:
>> Since my PC does not suffer from a large number I can't not give any
>> additional help. I tried creating some interrupts but had no luck as to
>> what was displayed on the properties screen. Tried searching for
>> additional utilities but could not find one.
>>
>> Sorry
>> JS
>>
>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:ed8h6kgJIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Sorry for the additional questions but Which tab do I look at once I
>>> have selected properties? Threads?
>>>
>>> JS wrote:
>>>> In Process Explorer:
>>>> Click on the entry named: Interrupts
>>>> Then you would Right-Click and select Properties.
>>>>
>>>> JS
>>>>
>>>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:eXFfqrWJIHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> right-click what?
>>>>>
>>>>> Do you know if processes can create "hardware interrupts"?
>>>>>
>>>>> JS wrote:
>>>>>> Right click and select 'Properties'.
>>>>>> Also if you have an NVIDIA GForce 6800 card some versions of this
>>>>>> card are known to cause a large number of interrupts.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> JS
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:OjInutvIIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> All -
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> In process explorer I am seeing a large number of hardware
>>>>>>> interrupts on a system. What is the recommended way to troubleshoot
>>>>>>> which hardware is causing the interrupts? Also, although a silly
>>>>>>> questions, can processes contribute to the overall hardware
>>>>>>> interrupts?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thank you...
>>


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Subject: Re: Hardware Interrupts
Group: microsoft.public.winternals
Date: 11/27/2007 10:25:04 PM
From: "Martin Stein" [Email Address Protection]

I don't think there is a way to see which device generates all the
interrupts.
There is a program that tells you how much latency there is in the
interrupts - not too helpful. They tell you to disable devices or their
drivers until you find the cause.
It would be nice if MS would provide a debugging tool for finding interrupt
spammers.



"Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ONLd3ajJIHA.588@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Ok I tried it on my system that was experiencing interrupts but still saw
> nothing. Perhaps I need the debugging tools and symbols installed?
>
> JS wrote:
>> Since my PC does not suffer from a large number I can't not give any
>> additional help. I tried creating some interrupts but had no luck as to
>> what was displayed on the properties screen. Tried searching for
>> additional utilities but could not find one.
>>
>> Sorry
>> JS
>>
>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:ed8h6kgJIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> Sorry for the additional questions but Which tab do I look at once I
>>> have selected properties? Threads?
>>>
>>> JS wrote:
>>>> In Process Explorer:
>>>> Click on the entry named: Interrupts
>>>> Then you would Right-Click and select Properties.



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Subject: Re: Hardware Interrupts
Group: microsoft.public.winternals
Date: 11/29/2007 10:46:09 AM
From: Megan Kielman [Email Address Protection]

What process do you normally go through to troubleshoot? These type of
problems seem impossible, especially since both hardware/software can
contribute to the overall Hardware Interrupt value, right?

Martin Stein wrote:
> I don't think there is a way to see which device generates all the
> interrupts.
> There is a program that tells you how much latency there is in the
> interrupts - not too helpful. They tell you to disable devices or their
> drivers until you find the cause.
> It would be nice if MS would provide a debugging tool for finding
> interrupt spammers.
>
>
>
> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:ONLd3ajJIHA.588@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Ok I tried it on my system that was experiencing interrupts but still
>> saw nothing. Perhaps I need the debugging tools and symbols installed?
>>
>> JS wrote:
>>> Since my PC does not suffer from a large number I can't not give any
>>> additional help. I tried creating some interrupts but had no luck as
>>> to what was displayed on the properties screen. Tried searching for
>>> additional utilities but could not find one.
>>>
>>> Sorry
>>> JS
>>>
>>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ed8h6kgJIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> Sorry for the additional questions but Which tab do I look at once I
>>>> have selected properties? Threads?
>>>>
>>>> JS wrote:
>>>>> In Process Explorer:
>>>>> Click on the entry named: Interrupts
>>>>> Then you would Right-Click and select Properties.
>
>

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Subject: Re: Hardware Interrupts
Group: microsoft.public.winternals
Date: 11/29/2007 12:05:18 PM
From: "David Craig" [Email Address Protection]

Software does not create hardware interrupts without mucking up some
hardware device. First, get a CATC or equivalent and see what is happening
on the buss.

"Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:eUvt6%23qMIHA.5040@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> What process do you normally go through to troubleshoot? These type of
> problems seem impossible, especially since both hardware/software can
> contribute to the overall Hardware Interrupt value, right?
>
> Martin Stein wrote:
>> I don't think there is a way to see which device generates all the
>> interrupts.
>> There is a program that tells you how much latency there is in the
>> interrupts - not too helpful. They tell you to disable devices or their
>> drivers until you find the cause.
>> It would be nice if MS would provide a debugging tool for finding
>> interrupt spammers.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:ONLd3ajJIHA.588@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>> Ok I tried it on my system that was experiencing interrupts but still
>>> saw nothing. Perhaps I need the debugging tools and symbols installed?
>>>
>>> JS wrote:
>>>> Since my PC does not suffer from a large number I can't not give any
>>>> additional help. I tried creating some interrupts but had no luck as to
>>>> what was displayed on the properties screen. Tried searching for
>>>> additional utilities but could not find one.
>>>>
>>>> Sorry
>>>> JS
>>>>
>>>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:ed8h6kgJIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Sorry for the additional questions but Which tab do I look at once I
>>>>> have selected properties? Threads?
>>>>>
>>>>> JS wrote:
>>>>>> In Process Explorer:
>>>>>> Click on the entry named: Interrupts
>>>>>> Then you would Right-Click and select Properties.
>>


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Subject: Re: Hardware Interrupts
Group: microsoft.public.winternals
Date: 11/30/2007 11:51:09 AM
From: Megan Kielman [Email Address Protection]

What is a CATC?

David Craig wrote:
> Software does not create hardware interrupts without mucking up some
> hardware device. First, get a CATC or equivalent and see what is happening
> on the buss.
>
> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eUvt6%23qMIHA.5040@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> What process do you normally go through to troubleshoot? These type of
>> problems seem impossible, especially since both hardware/software can
>> contribute to the overall Hardware Interrupt value, right?
>>
>> Martin Stein wrote:
>>> I don't think there is a way to see which device generates all the
>>> interrupts.
>>> There is a program that tells you how much latency there is in the
>>> interrupts - not too helpful. They tell you to disable devices or their
>>> drivers until you find the cause.
>>> It would be nice if MS would provide a debugging tool for finding
>>> interrupt spammers.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:ONLd3ajJIHA.588@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>> Ok I tried it on my system that was experiencing interrupts but still
>>>> saw nothing. Perhaps I need the debugging tools and symbols installed?
>>>>
>>>> JS wrote:
>>>>> Since my PC does not suffer from a large number I can't not give any
>>>>> additional help. I tried creating some interrupts but had no luck as to
>>>>> what was displayed on the properties screen. Tried searching for
>>>>> additional utilities but could not find one.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sorry
>>>>> JS
>>>>>
>>>>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:ed8h6kgJIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Sorry for the additional questions but Which tab do I look at once I
>>>>>> have selected properties? Threads?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> JS wrote:
>>>>>>> In Process Explorer:
>>>>>>> Click on the entry named: Interrupts
>>>>>>> Then you would Right-Click and select Properties.
>

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Subject: Re: Hardware Interrupts
Group: microsoft.public.winternals
Date: 11/30/2007 12:52:06 PM
From: "David Craig" [Email Address Protection]

Ever hear of Google? First search result is catc.com.

"Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:und55H4MIHA.4228@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> What is a CATC?
>
> David Craig wrote:
>> Software does not create hardware interrupts without mucking up some
>> hardware device. First, get a CATC or equivalent and see what is
>> happening on the buss.
>>
>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:eUvt6%23qMIHA.5040@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> What process do you normally go through to troubleshoot? These type of
>>> problems seem impossible, especially since both hardware/software can
>>> contribute to the overall Hardware Interrupt value, right?
>>>
>>> Martin Stein wrote:
>>>> I don't think there is a way to see which device generates all the
>>>> interrupts.
>>>> There is a program that tells you how much latency there is in the
>>>> interrupts - not too helpful. They tell you to disable devices or their
>>>> drivers until you find the cause.
>>>> It would be nice if MS would provide a debugging tool for finding
>>>> interrupt spammers.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:ONLd3ajJIHA.588@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Ok I tried it on my system that was experiencing interrupts but still
>>>>> saw nothing. Perhaps I need the debugging tools and symbols installed?
>>>>>
>>>>> JS wrote:
>>>>>> Since my PC does not suffer from a large number I can't not give any
>>>>>> additional help. I tried creating some interrupts but had no luck as
>>>>>> to what was displayed on the properties screen. Tried searching for
>>>>>> additional utilities but could not find one.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sorry
>>>>>> JS
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>> news:ed8h6kgJIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>> Sorry for the additional questions but Which tab do I look at once I
>>>>>>> have selected properties? Threads?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> JS wrote:
>>>>>>>> In Process Explorer:
>>>>>>>> Click on the entry named: Interrupts
>>>>>>>> Then you would Right-Click and select Properties.
>>



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Subject: Re: Hardware Interrupts
Group: microsoft.public.winternals
Date: 11/30/2007 2:56:01 PM
From: Megan Kielman [Email Address Protection]

I'm not sure what your problem is but it isn't my question.

David Craig wrote:
> Ever hear of Google? First search result is catc.com.
>
> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:und55H4MIHA.4228@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> What is a CATC?
>>
>> David Craig wrote:
>>> Software does not create hardware interrupts without mucking up some
>>> hardware device. First, get a CATC or equivalent and see what is
>>> happening on the buss.
>>>
>>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:eUvt6%23qMIHA.5040@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>> What process do you normally go through to troubleshoot? These type of
>>>> problems seem impossible, especially since both hardware/software can
>>>> contribute to the overall Hardware Interrupt value, right?
>>>>
>>>> Martin Stein wrote:
>>>>> I don't think there is a way to see which device generates all the
>>>>> interrupts.
>>>>> There is a program that tells you how much latency there is in the
>>>>> interrupts - not too helpful. They tell you to disable devices or their
>>>>> drivers until you find the cause.
>>>>> It would be nice if MS would provide a debugging tool for finding
>>>>> interrupt spammers.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:ONLd3ajJIHA.588@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> Ok I tried it on my system that was experiencing interrupts but still
>>>>>> saw nothing. Perhaps I need the debugging tools and symbols installed?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> JS wrote:
>>>>>>> Since my PC does not suffer from a large number I can't not give any
>>>>>>> additional help. I tried creating some interrupts but had no luck as
>>>>>>> to what was displayed on the properties screen. Tried searching for
>>>>>>> additional utilities but could not find one.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sorry
>>>>>>> JS
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Megan Kielman" <megan.kielman@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:ed8h6kgJIHA.4712@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>>> Sorry for the additional questions but Which tab do I look at once I
>>>>>>>> have selected properties? Threads?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> JS wrote:
>>>>>>>>> In Process Explorer:
>>>>>>>>> Click on the entry named: Interrupts
>>>>>>>>> Then you would Right-Click and select Properties.
>
>

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