how to run computer smoothly on low ram?
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Close as many program/processes as you can.
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1. add memory\n2. close unneeded background application.\n3. scan disk\n4. defrag your hardisk.\n5. scan for virus and spyware.\n6. reduce the number of application run in the system tray\n7. increase the volume of your virtual memory.\n8. run any application when you really need.\n9. let your machine rest a while if it was operated for a long period.
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well ram is not always everything, the CPU clock seed matters the most.  If it is low, then more ram is not going to do anyhtring,  ram is more for making more resources for you computer so you can run multiple programs.  I suggest buying a new CPU chip.
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Only removing programs that run in the background (processes) will speed up your computer. Cntrl-Alt-Delete in Windows XP will allow you to see all of the processes in the task manager. Check the "performance" tab, if the Physical Memory (k) available is under 150,000... you might want to consider upgrading to more RAM. If the CPU is always running at %100... you might consider a new computer (or new processor/mobo, etc, but something tells me you're not going to do that). \n\nHope that helps. \n\nCommon programs that people run that eat up system memory:\nAOL\nInstant messengers\nUncessesary Anti-spyware duplicates (you only need one)
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processor, RAM, even available disk space
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You probably have spyware/adware. This is the leading cause of these types of problems...more than insufficient RAM it seems. I know you probably have an antivirus, but it most likely does NOT have an antispyware. \n\n1.)Restart you system in safemode with networking (using F8 during the startup process to get to the advance startup menu) \n2.)Download LavaSoft's Ad-Aware (http://tinyurl.com/bcknm): Next your way till you get to the end of the install, the scan will start automatically after updating\n3.) What to look for in an Ad-Aware scan: The NEW CRITICAL OBJECTS are the spyware/adware installed on your system. \n4.) At the end of the scan you will see checkboxes for each malware on the system, either click each box OR right click the name of the first item and choose "Select all Objects"\n5.) Click next. \n6.) Close the scan using the 'X' in the top right\n\nBet your system runs faster after doing this!!!
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Here are the standard remedies:\n\nA major cause of slow PC's is fragmentation of the hard drive.\nYou need to defragment the HD at least once a week if not more depending on how much you use your computer, and what you do with it.\n\nOne way is to use the defragment utility built into Windows XP.  It is slow but does the job rather well.  Go to:\nStart > Programs > Accessories > System Tools   and then click on System Defrag to run the tool.  It will take several hours so let it run overnight or simply walk away from your PC for a few hours.\n\nA great program for defragging automatically is Diskeeper 10. It costs $30 but is well worth it. Go to www.download.com and search for Diskeeper. Read the Publishers Description and the tech and user reviews. It can be scheduled to run automatically as the program deems necessary, and if you are using your PC and the program launches itself, it will take a backseat to whatever you are doing and give you the priority for CPU usage. I think you'll agree it's a good program to have. It precludes your needing to remember to defrag at regular intervals.\n\nAlso, another major cause of a slow PC is programs that are running in the background. Here's another really good Microsoft tool.  Go to Start > Run >   type in msconfig in the box and click OK.\nThis will bring up a window with several tabs at the top.  Click on the “Startup” tab.  It will list the programs that are running on your PC and eating up resources.  Look them over carefully and turn off any that don’t absolutely have to be running.  Simply click on the “check mark” in the little box beside the program name.  Clicking on it will remove the check mark.  Once you have edited the Startup list, click on Apply and then on OK.  Once you have exited the window, reboot your PC for the settings to take effect.\n\nAnother good thing to have is a little program called FreeRAM Pro. It is free and is available from www.download.com This program puts a little RAM meter on the System Tray and shows how much RAM you have remaining that you are not using at any given time.  I think you may be surprised at how little RAM you have to run other programs. Also, once it is installed you can right click on the little meter, then click on RESTORE and it will open the RAM display window. You can tweak the settings so it will display your CPU usage also.  Then just click “Minimize” and then “To System Tray” to return to the Task Bar.\n\nHope this helps
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Sounds more like your computer's lacking processor power or low on RAM.\nWhat is your processor speed & how much memory are you working with?
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Start-> Run -> type "msconfig" -> "Startup" tab -> UN ckeck the unwanted programs.. I think the most important are the applications of the antivirus and firewall programs you use...\nYes the startup programs consume RAM..
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Look at your startup\n\ntype msconfig into Start-->Run. This prog will give a list of all the programs that are running with your computer. Disable whatever you don't need.\n\nDelete programs you don't need (these will take up room)\nMake sure you have enough hard-disk space (several gigs free is good)\nRun your virus scanner / spyware scanner. Viruses and spyware can really slow your computer down
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Try removing the programs in your start-up menu, then run a defrag, check for viruses, run an ad-ware and spy-ware check... if all else fails upgrade your RAM. X
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Make sure you have enough ram to hold the multitasking you are demanding. Other then that have your registry scanned for conflicts.
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You might need more RAM
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check the CPU usage. if your ranning winXP, go to the task manager.\n\nit depends also on the size of your RAM!
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Hi\nIts really simple just make sure your RAM is connected properly And your processor too...\n\nEnjoy
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Go to "start".."run"....type in msconfig and check out your settings under "startup" and uncheck anything that might be slowing your computer down.\n\nHope this helps
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Look up your system model on the support section of the manufacturer's page.  There will be a lot of technical jargon in the RAM section that you will probably not understand.  Copy it down and take it to a store that sells computer accessories (Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, etc) and show it to the salesman.  If you want really good performance, tell him you want low-latency RAM instead of the budget high density crap.  Until then, increase the size of your paging file and hope for the best.  You can also disable unnecessary startup entries and background services.  Many people will tell you to use msconfig by going to Start - Run, typing "msconfig" then go to startup tab, this is not quite accurate.  To accurately disable the startup you should disable it from within the settings of the program itself.  This is to be sure that the registry entry is not recreated on the next reboot.  To disable background services that you don't need, go to Start - Run and type services.msc.  Disabling unnecessary services here will free up a lot of resources - probably more than anything else you could do to the system minus upgrade.  Also, you should optimize your caches.  If you can perform these tweaks effectively, you may not even need a RAM upgrade, but it's still recommended if you have less than 512MB RAM in XP.