What does "CPU 1 - Parked" mean in the Windows Resource Monitor?

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Windows automatically disables or parks cores to save energy in laptops. Even with the Power Plan set to full performance, CPU cores are parked by Windows.

You can disable it for better performance and poorer battery life. Instructions here and here. (Be careful, editing the registry is dangerous)

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