XP and RAM

Yes, up to 4 GB of RAM

Over 3 GB there is a software "switch" which needs to be configured.


"Michaelh" wrote in message

 > Does XP support more than 512k RAM?
 >
 >> Stay informed about: XP and RAM 

yeah, what Daave said.

512MB should be just fine, that warning is indicative of a too-small Page
File, not too-little RAM. Check the page file settings and try "System
Managed". If it still happens w/ that setting then you're running some
program that's either a real hog or it has a bug - try to use task manager
to find out who the culprit is.

The other advice applies too. clear IE caches, reduce max allowed size of
temp internet files, etc. Do an AdAware and SpyBot scan (both free; I do
not reccommend the automatic/real-time features of these scanners tho
(tea-timer etc), but that's just me - i prefer to decide when things
happen on my machine). And a virus scan is always advisable.

Bottom line: you've MOST-LIKELY got some ill-behaved software running
rather than a lack of RAM.
 >> Stay informed about: XP and RAM 

I have pretty much done everything recommended and am still getting the
message. I removed Norton last night and it hasn't shown any improvement
whatsoever. I defragmented, compressed the C drive. I have cleared the temp.
internet files etc. The only big programs I have are Jasc (PSP), but I don't
see why this would be a problem. I am really irritated. lol

"frodo@theshire.net" wrote:

> yeah, what Daave said.
>
> 512MB should be just fine, that warning is indicative of a too-small Page
> File, not too-little RAM. Check the page file settings and try "System
> Managed". If it still happens w/ that setting then you're running some
> program that's either a real hog or it has a bug - try to use task manager
> to find out who the culprit is.
>
> The other advice applies too. clear IE caches, reduce max allowed size of
> temp internet files, etc. Do an AdAware and SpyBot scan (both free; I do
> not reccommend the automatic/real-time features of these scanners tho
> (tea-timer etc), but that's just me - i prefer to decide when things
> happen on my machine). And a virus scan is always advisable.
>
> Bottom line: you've MOST-LIKELY got some ill-behaved software running
> rather than a lack of RAM.
>
 >> Stay informed about: XP and RAM 

Also, I'm not sure exactly what I should be looking for in the Task Manager

"frodo@theshire.net" wrote:

> yeah, what Daave said.
>
> 512MB should be just fine, that warning is indicative of a too-small Page
> File, not too-little RAM. Check the page file settings and try "System
> Managed". If it still happens w/ that setting then you're running some
> program that's either a real hog or it has a bug - try to use task manager
> to find out who the culprit is.
>
> The other advice applies too. clear IE caches, reduce max allowed size of
> temp internet files, etc. Do an AdAware and SpyBot scan (both free; I do
> not reccommend the automatic/real-time features of these scanners tho
> (tea-timer etc), but that's just me - i prefer to decide when things
> happen on my machine). And a virus scan is always advisable.
>
> Bottom line: you've MOST-LIKELY got some ill-behaved software running
> rather than a lack of RAM.
>
 >> Stay informed about: XP and RAM 

Have you tried a memory manager such as the free "Free Ram xp Pro"? A good
way to see what's using up your memory. Google it for download info. I've
had it for months. It is useful & no problems so far.


"Christy" wrote in message

> Also, I'm not sure exactly what I should be looking for in the Task
> Manager
>
> "frodo@theshire.net" wrote:
>
>> yeah, what Daave said.
>>
>> 512MB should be just fine, that warning is indicative of a too-small Page
>> File, not too-little RAM. Check the page file settings and try "System
>> Managed". If it still happens w/ that setting then you're running some
>> program that's either a real hog or it has a bug - try to use task
>> manager
>> to find out who the culprit is.
>>
>> The other advice applies too. clear IE caches, reduce max allowed size of
>> temp internet files, etc. Do an AdAware and SpyBot scan (both free; I do
>> not reccommend the automatic/real-time features of these scanners tho
>> (tea-timer etc), but that's just me - i prefer to decide when things
>> happen on my machine). And a virus scan is always advisable.
>>
>> Bottom line: you've MOST-LIKELY got some ill-behaved software running
>> rather than a lack of RAM.
>>
 >> Stay informed about: XP and RAM 

bostonblakie wrote:

> Have you tried a memory manager such as the free "Free Ram xp Pro"? A
> good way to see what's using up your memory. Google it for download
> info. I've had it for months. It is useful & no problems so far.


All memory managers like this are worse than useless. Wanting to minimize
the amount of memory Windows uses is a counterproductive desire. Windows is
designed to use all, or nearly all, of your memory, all the time, and that's
good not bad. Free memory is wasted memory. You paid for it all and
shouldn't want to see any of it wasted.

Windows works hard to find a use for all the memory you have all the time.
For example if your apps don't need some of it, it will use that part for
caching, then give it back when your apps later need it. In this way Windows
keeps all your memory working for you all the time.

I strongly recommend staying far away from memory managers.

--
Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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> "Christy" wrote in message
>
>> Also, I'm not sure exactly what I should be looking for in the Task
>> Manager
>>
>> "frodo@theshire.net" wrote:
>>
>>> yeah, what Daave said.
>>>
>>> 512MB should be just fine, that warning is indicative of a
>>> too-small Page File, not too-little RAM. Check the page file
>>> settings and try "System Managed". If it still happens w/ that
>>> setting then you're running some program that's either a real hog
>>> or it has a bug - try to use task manager
>>> to find out who the culprit is.
>>>
>>> The other advice applies too. clear IE caches, reduce max allowed
>>> size of temp internet files, etc. Do an AdAware and SpyBot scan
>>> (both free; I do not reccommend the automatic/real-time features of
>>> these scanners tho (tea-timer etc), but that's just me - i prefer
>>> to decide when things happen on my machine). And a virus scan is
>>> always advisable. Bottom line: you've MOST-LIKELY got some ill-behaved
>>> software
>>> running rather than a lack of RAM.
 >> Stay informed about: XP and RAM 

It appears that you compressed the C: drive (according to your post of
Sept. 24). That is more than likely one of the reasons you're running
slow! I'd fix that if I were you...

--
Dave


Christy wrote:
> My computer is just super duper slow at startup. That is really the
> only symptom I have noticed. Here is my virtual memory setting:
> Inital size 950mb max size 1536mb. I changed it to system managed to
> see if that helps.
 >> Stay informed about: XP and RAM 

It appears that you compressed the C: drive (according to your post of
Sept. 24). That is more than likely one of the reasons you're running
slow! I'd fix that if I were you...

--
Dave


Christy wrote:
> My computer is just super duper slow at startup. That is really the
> only symptom I have noticed. Here is my virtual memory setting:
> Inital size 950mb max size 1536mb. I changed it to system managed to
> see if that helps.
 >> Stay informed about: XP and RAM 

It appears that you compressed the C: drive (according to your post of
Sept. 24). That is more than likely one of the reasons you're running
slow! I'd fix that if I were you...

--
Dave


Christy wrote:
> My computer is just super duper slow at startup. That is really the
> only symptom I have noticed. Here is my virtual memory setting:
> Inital size 950mb max size 1536mb. I changed it to system managed to
> see if that helps.
 >> Stay informed about: XP and RAM 

It appears that you compressed the C: drive (according to your post of
Sept. 24). That is more than likely one of the reasons you're running
slow! I'd fix that if I were you...

--
Dave


Christy wrote:
> My computer is just super duper slow at startup. That is really the
> only symptom I have noticed. Here is my virtual memory setting:
> Inital size 950mb max size 1536mb. I changed it to system managed to
> see if that helps.
 >> Stay informed about: XP and RAM 

It appears that you compressed the C: drive (according to your post of
Sept. 24). That is more than likely one of the reasons you're running
slow! I'd fix that if I were you...

--
Dave


Christy wrote:
> My computer is just super duper slow at startup. That is really the
> only symptom I have noticed. Here is my virtual memory setting:
> Inital size 950mb max size 1536mb. I changed it to system managed to
> see if that helps.
 >> Stay informed about: XP and RAM 

It appears that you compressed the C: drive (according to your post of
Sept. 24). That is more than likely one of the reasons you're running
slow! I'd fix that if I were you...

--
Dave


Christy wrote:
> My computer is just super duper slow at startup. That is really the
> only symptom I have noticed. Here is my virtual memory setting:
> Inital size 950mb max size 1536mb. I changed it to system managed to
> see if that helps.
 >> Stay informed about: XP and RAM 

It appears that you compressed the C: drive (according to your post of
Sept. 24). That is more than likely one of the reasons you're running
slow! I'd fix that if I were you...

--
Dave


Christy wrote:
> My computer is just super duper slow at startup. That is really the
> only symptom I have noticed. Here is my virtual memory setting:
> Inital size 950mb max size 1536mb. I changed it to system managed to
> see if that helps.
 >> Stay informed about: XP and RAM