So, my laptop won't play dvds anymore. It say I low memory and need more ram. How do I free up ram on my laptop? Can I add more ram? How do I solve the problem?
2006-12-16 14:31:09 · 7 answers · asked by thealmightysonics 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Reduce the number of applications running in the backround.
1.Goto start-->run-->type "msconfig" (no quotes) then press OK.
2.Goto the Startup tab and uncheck anything you dont need. You can uncheck them all.
3.Restart you Laptop.
It may also be time to add more memory to you Laptop. Goto Crucial.com if you need to do that.
2006-12-16 14:38:09 · answer #1 · answered by Marc P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With a laptop it's possible you've been putting it into hibernation and never really shutting it down. Do a proper shutdown & restart via the Start button and see what that does for you.
If that doesn't work, try increasing the size of your paging file. Instructions: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308417
2006-12-16 22:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by John's Secret Identity™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like at one time it did play dvd's. So something is using your RAM that was not before.
Look at what background programs are running. Be sure you do not have spyware running.
You can add more RAM, but these should help.
2006-12-16 22:34:38 · answer #3 · answered by ignoramus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if ur low in memory tht most probably means that u run programs more then the capacity of your ram memory..u might try increasing the size of ur paging files..but it would hardly solve ur problem..to increase ram size i would advice u to visit a tech shop..also visit this website..it gives u tips on how to increase the performance of windows xp...
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1590
hope i helped!
2006-12-16 22:37:22 · answer #4 · answered by thadu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy it - there should be a bit on the underside to fit the RAM,
alternatively - close all the icons you can that are beside the clock on the bottom right and remove any programs you don't use
hope it helps
2006-12-16 22:35:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Virtual Memory may help you!!
Right click on my computer-> click on advanced tab -> click on settings button under "performance" --> advanced tab --> virtual memory then change.
2006-12-16 22:38:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, try cleaning up your hard drive:
http://www.officearticles.com/misc/how_to_clean_up_your_hard_drive.htm
2006-12-16 22:33:37 · answer #7 · answered by Secret Agent of God (BWR) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋