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low system memory and low system resources
I keep getting a warning message that my computer has ver
low system memory. I also get messages that my system resources sre low. What is this and how can I fix it? I have a 200 GB hard drive and 768 Ram of memory. I can't be out of memory. |
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low system memory and low system resources
Both messages probably refer to resources--it might help if you provide more
information like what's running when the messages appear and what the exact messages are. Maybe this general info will help you: There are two kinds of system resources: user and graphic device interface resources. They are used for such things as managing input from the keyboard and mouse, toolbars, icons, graphics, etc. The resources are fixed chunks (64 kb) of memory and are unrelated to the amount of Ram that is installed. A PC with 512 mb of ram has the same resources available as one with 16 mb. If your machine starts getting sluggish, the cursor "hops" or you get a resources warning, your resources are too low. Shutting down programs that are unneeded may help or a reboot may be required. Certain programs are resource hogs and once you identify one as such, limit the amount of dual tasking that is done and reboot periodically. Reducing the amount of programs started at boot will increase the amount of resources you start with. This may keep you from running out so quick. To cut back on the number of programs starting at boot, check the programs themselves for an option not to load. You might have to double click an icon in the tray (others might require a right click) and then look for preferences or options. If you cannot find an option, look for the program in the following start up points and remove the reference to it: Start up folder on the start menu, the load= and run= lines in the win.ini and these registry run keys (use regedit.exe): 1. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run 2. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run 3. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\RunOnce 4. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\RunOnce 5. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\ RunServices 6. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\ RunServicesOnce 7. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\ RunOnce\Setup There is a freeware program that makes this process a lot easier to manage: Startup Manager, http://home.ptd.net/~don5408/toolbox/startupcpl/ You can use msconfig.exe, startup tab, to disable programs; however, by doing so, you may lessen its value as a troubleshooting tool. There might be some double entries in msconfig--leave those for your AntiVirus program and load power profile alone as they are required. If you disable an entry in msconfig or remove it from the start up point and the program loads again after a reboot, that is an indication that you missed an option on the program itself. If you don't know what an entry is, check he http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_index.htm -- Regards Ron Badour, MS MVP for W98 Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour Knowledge Base Info: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo "pamela" wrote in message ... I keep getting a warning message that my computer has ver low system memory. I also get messages that my system resources sre low. What is this and how can I fix it? I have a 200 GB hard drive and 768 Ram of memory. I can't be out of memory. |
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