I get this figure after I restart and before I use any programs. I know some memory is used, but this much? Is this a normal precentage available or is something robbing too much? I have Norton Anit-virus and a firewall but that's basically it.
2007-09-18 14:08:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Hit Ctrl + Alt + Delete and open up the task manager. Go to Processes, and Google all of the things you see in there. If it's not part of the system, and you don't need it, just end the process to free up some memory.
2007-09-18 14:21:12 · answer #1 · answered by clarence9000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's possible that the programs could take that much memory away. Norton is a BIG RAM eater. Have you ever noticed that your computer takes a while when it boots up?Most likely its because of Norton.
Id advise you to do a disk cleanup on your system,defrag it, then go to start-run-msconfig.click on the start up tab. then uncheck the programs you dont want booting up when your system boots.If you dont know what it is,then leave it checked.Better to be safe than sorry.
Another good idea would be to get more RAM.at least a gig if your running XP.
Hope this helps
Schmo
2007-09-18 21:24:13 · answer #2 · answered by schmo779 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firewall Programs take up massive space!
2007-09-18 21:42:41 · answer #3 · answered by Robert Doesn't Have a Middle Name 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋