ThrottleStop

by TechPowerUpv9.7

TechPowerUp.ThrottleStop

Last updated Apr 28, 2026

ThrottleStop is a small application designed to monitor for and correct the three main types of CPU throttling that are being used on many laptop computers

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id TechPowerUp.ThrottleStop --exact --version 9.7

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v9.7

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	zip	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ThrottleStop on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id TechPowerUp.ThrottleStop --exact --version 9.7. winget downloads the installer from TechPowerUp and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install ThrottleStop silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id TechPowerUp.ThrottleStop --exact 9.7 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall ThrottleStop via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id TechPowerUp.ThrottleStop --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from ThrottleStop's Apps & Features entry.

Is ThrottleStop free?

ThrottleStop is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://www.techpowerup.com/download/techpowerup-throttlestop/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does ThrottleStop work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls ThrottleStop directly from the publisher.

How do I keep ThrottleStop up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id TechPowerUp.ThrottleStop --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of ThrottleStop from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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