micro has warned me on at least 3occasions I am running out of memory.I'm a novice.Suppose I went to install/uninstall programmes and deleted everything then reinstalled my OS would that help or be a big no no.I only have 256 mem.I have 32 gigs free disc space available as of now
2006-10-13 17:55:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Yes it would help. But first try to unburden your computer.
1)To begin with, click on
start > run
type msconfig. Press OK
Click on STARTUP tab.
Uncheck all entries there. Press OK. Reboot the computer.
2)if possible uninstall some unessential programs from your computer which are not essential.
(start > control panel >add/remove programs)
3) Download and install a registry cleaner.
Free RegScrubXP registry cleaner
http://www.sofotex.com/RegScrubXP-download_L7528.html
After running the above program,you can remove obsolete entries from your windows registry.
4)You need an antivirus, an antispyware, and a firewall on your pc. In case you do not have, here is a suggestion.
AVG free antivirus, Ewido(Now called AVG free antispyware), Zonealarm free firewall.
http://free.grisoft.com
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp
2006-10-13 18:04:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Reinstalling your OS will do nothing. If you have unwanted programs get rid of them. Do a scan with an adware and spyware remover like spybot (which is free).
And as everyone else says you need to get more RAM. Check your manual on the type of RAM you can install. It is quite simple to put in. You just take the back off and plunk it into the slot. Read about it in the manual. You can never have enough RAM.
2006-10-13 18:06:03 · answer #2 · answered by beckychr007 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dear,
Step 1: Defragment the drive.
Step 2: Download and install AVG Antispyware from www.ewido.net and update it.Then run a complete scan and delete whole bugs found.Your problem will get solved.100% Guranteed !
Step 3: Delete all files in temporary internet folder and run a disk clean up.Thats all..
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2006-10-13 18:05:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Besides more RAM, u could start deleting programs from your task bar menu that aren't in use (lower right corner.) Right click on them and choose close.You could also increase Virtual Memory (see windows help). Remember to double it, but it will use up more HD.
2006-10-13 18:05:04 · answer #4 · answered by Huguenot 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to Start: Run: type in "msconfig":click on "startup" tab: uncheck the programs you don't wnat running on start up.
also, sounds like you need more RAM. 256MB is the bare minimum, I would reccomend 512 or higher.
2006-10-14 03:39:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
ur ram is in short supply! :) and if u want to continue with the present ram capacity, decrease ur startup program list thru "msconfig" (use that in Run).
2006-10-15 03:05:57 · answer #6 · answered by Dirac 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
while all the previous advice assumes overloading,
have you simply tried to reboot, by turning off the computer?
2006-10-13 18:10:51 · answer #7 · answered by jit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
256 mbr buy 1024mbr that is 1gb then micro will sleep like a baby
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=10
2006-10-13 18:00:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
get more RAM memory...256MB is ok but only if you're not running too many applications....and if you're a gamer, then you definitely need more than that...at least 512 but preferably even more
2006-10-13 17:57:33 · answer #9 · answered by Chris™ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋