what is pf usage and how does it effect my computer?
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pf usage is "page file" usage, which is a variable amount of hard drive space that is dedicated to your total system memory.  When your free RAM is low, the computer will start using this space to store RAM instructions.  Because hard drive access is much slower than that of RAM, this can reduce performance - but reduces the risk of your computer locking up due to low amounts of free RAM.  The page file is also referred to as 'virtual memory' or the 'swap file'.\n\nThe size of your page file can be changed by going to Start - Control Panel - System - Advanced tab - clicking 'Settings' under the 'Performance' section - Advanced tab - and clicking 'Change' under the 'Virtual Memory' section.\n\nWindows XP uses the page file differently than other operating systems, so it is not rare to see significant usage.  However, because the page file is significantly slower than your RAM, it is best to keep it close to the start of your drive and make it a set size, not variable.  Generally, a system total of 2.5GB should be good for recent applications.  For example, if you have 1GB of physical RAM, setting your page file to 1024MB will give a total of 2GBs of available memory space.\n\nIncreasing the size of the page file is not an alternative to adding more RAM.
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It is something to do with Databases. See the link https://unebapps01.nebraska.edu/nulookhelp/download.nsf/31698D01FE88CAC2862568C80054711D/3BDECA02F688293186256A4700509E41?OpenDocument for some details. HOWEVER I strongly suggest you use some antivirus software or antispyware software to check for any troubles anyway.
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every program does. Especially when the program takes up a large percentage of your memory. Add more ram.\n\nOr clean up your startup using msconfig.
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You are supposed to have a bunch of things running under processes. The vast majority of those things are windows processes. If you think there are programs running that shouldn't be, get a spyware/malware remover such as SpyBot, or AdAware. Another good thing to do is go into Add/Remove programs, and "Remove" anything that you don't use. Just make sure you find out what it is before you remove it. It's not unusual to have that many processes running...in fact, right now I have over 50.
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My Computer > Properties > Performance
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Did you try clearing up your cache? Or may be you have some other programs running in the background that are consuming your CPU/Memory. Check memory and CPU usage of your computer.
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not sure, but if you have too many programs running at once it can slow your pc down considerable
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It all depends on how much software you have on the computer, filling up the harddrive so much will slow any computer down
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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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get avgfree from majorgeeks.com it will rid your pc of it.i had to get it for same reason.
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download a good antivirus and antidpyware update them and run them in safe mode and you'll see how much is on there
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*****UPDATE: i would set min to 1024MB and Max to 1024MB this is the recommend setting by performance users. 2X the size of your ram. by using the system controlled setting windows has the ability to expand your paging file from 768 to 1024 if necessary. i dont think u will mind losing 256MB of hard drive space to have a static 1024MB or 1GB to avoid the disk thrashing of the page file being expanded and contracted at windows discretion.. so set it 1024 min and 1024 max for best performance.***** depends how much ram and hard disk space u have. there is no benefit to a huge page file. i have 1 gig of ram and set it to  1536MB which is 1.5X my ram. if u have less than a gig i would suggest setting it to 2X the size of your ram. if you have a low amount of ram like 256MB i would just keep the option "system managed size" otherwise i use a custom size to avoid the size being changed. if u have 512MB+ just set a custom size min and max the same value.
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The disk space it saves is negligable.\n\nHowever, it makes your files more secure than the old fat system.
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That information should be kept on the server and not the local machine.  So it does not matter.  Just reinstall.\n\nHope this helps and GL :-)
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hold alt ctrl delete together, it will bring up task manager click on performance it will show cpu usage hope this helps
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First lets do a CTRL +ALT +DEL (CAD), see what processes are running.\n1. Chances are that there some programs which are running and which you do not need. (Startup programs should be as less, these programs start when computer starts), it can be messengers, and other softwares like desktop , webshots,etc)\n2. I hope you use proper fireall for surfing . In case you run on 50% only when u r on internet, it may be because of spyware attack on computer in lack of firewall.\nI hope I am clear you can ask me in case you want to know more.
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URNDWAY IS Way Wrong. It is a Windows XP thing.\n\nControl Panel > \nPerformance and Maintenance > \nSystem. \n\nChoose the Advanced tab, and click the Settings button under Performance. \n\nDEP settings are on the Data Execution Prevention tab\n\nCHOOSE WISELY