It's been real slow the past few weeks and i want to see if its because of that before i go and get it fixed.
2006-09-09 05:45:59 · 12 answers · asked by danyella 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
okay.. to see how much memory space is beinh ised n how much is free heres wht i do..Click Start>> Programs >> Accessories>> System Tools>> Disc Defragmentator. This will show you the memory space being used and the free memory space. You should Also go ahead with the defragmentation.. itll take some time but it will help you to get more disc space. Dont worry it wont affect any of your files. ANd you shold also use the disc cleanup.. which is there in System tools.. this erases all the useless internet files that automatically get downloded onto your computer.
2006-09-09 05:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by rocker_girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be more specific let me think that ur Ram has been causing the system to run slow just press CTRL + ALT+ Del and see the performance tab u will see the Ram Memory usage..
If its not with the ram if u want about the memory usage on the Hard Drives just right click on the drive and click properties u will see the free space.
2006-09-09 05:52:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most common reason for computers to slow down is too much junk on disk, too many programmes running at the same time.
CCleaner (a free download) will clean up the junk. Back up files you need but do not use often.and delete from hard drive. Defragment your hard drive
These are simple tasks that should be done routinely.
When completed reboot and see if thengs have improved
2006-09-09 05:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by mjdp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May be slowing down's reason is Spywares or malwares check once Try scanning your pc with your antivirus and also download Ewido antispyware and Scan http://www.Ewido.net (because 90% + slowing down pc's reason are spywares they eat lots of memory)
Check in Task manager > Process, You can use the some softwares to Free up your Ram like Free RAM XP pro which is Free and very easy to use, You can Free up the desired Memory download it From http://www.download.com
2006-09-09 06:17:04 · answer #4 · answered by Umax 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your computer can run slow because you are running low on either RAM memory or hard disk memory.
Finding out which is low, depends on your computer.
If you have a PC, it is likely to be slow due to running low on RAM, this will happen if you are running too many programs. As the others have indicated you can find this out by running the task manager (SHIFT + CTRL + DELETE) and select TASK MANAGER, the processor graph will display how much RAM you have left.
If you have an Apple, it could be either due to low disc space (causing SWAP problems if you are running low on RAM) or RAM due to running too many programs (and the Apple is thrashing).
2006-09-09 05:55:30 · answer #5 · answered by andrew_carr_blue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's actually two ways u can do that the first way is to go to my computer under hard disks drive should see ur GB usage...if u want to see the percent simply go to programs > accessories >System Tools > Disk Defragmenter then in the disk defragmenter on the top u should see the total capacity u have in ur computer and then the free space u have in both GB and percentage...good luck..if u still don't understand than u can contact me...good luck..
2006-09-09 05:56:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just open up "My Computer" and click on your c drive. It will tell you how much free space you have. The next thing you can do is scan your hard drive for system errors under your "System Tools" and then you need to defragment it.
2006-09-09 05:52:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try rebooting if you feel a lot of slowdown, usually helps with memory problems, etc. and keep the Task Manager open to keep an eye on the processes.
2006-09-09 06:00:01 · answer #8 · answered by p2prox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RAM has many names, and 'free memory' is one of them.
To get it, do this:
Start> Programs> Accessories> SystemTools>SystemInformation !
There you will find your remaining memory, in Bytes.
2006-09-09 06:30:17 · answer #9 · answered by Rhinorm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
press ctrl+alt+del and go to preformace tab. You will see there the memory usage.
2006-09-09 05:48:36 · answer #10 · answered by Andy K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋