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Pin minimum processor state to 100% (AC / desktop)

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Runs `powercfg /setacvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_PROCESSOR PROCTHROTTLEMIN 100` on the active power plan's AC profile. Keeps cores at full frequency instead of ramping from a low idle state, eliminating clock ramp-up latency on bursty workloads. Best for desktops on wall power; on a laptop this hurts battery and runs hot. Reboot required so the active scheme re-reads the value. Revert restores a 5% minimum.

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Official documentation: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/power-settings/configure-processor-power-management-options

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