Another computer memory question

[lakelover]

Re: Another computer memory question

Originally posted by Paul Moir:<br /> <br />It sure sounds like that HD is filled up. Like I indicated in my previous post when they get past about 80% full fragmentation goes up exponentially. It's a basic trait of the FAT 'best fit' allocation method for anyone who cares. <br />When fragementation gets really bad, defraging helps a lot. There's two possible cures for this condition - either get a larger hard drive or start removing stuff from the one you have. If you want to do the latter, first run a scandisk on drive C:. Then, removing programs or very large files (like pictures) is the way to go. Deleting emails & text documents won't get you anywhere. To get an idea about what space you have left, double click on 'My Computer', then right-click on your C: drive icon and go to 'Properties'. You'll get a nice pie-graph showing you used and free space.<br /><br />

My Computer shows 6.36 GB used, 12.2GB free; system resources 54% free. I think I'm going to try to start removing applications and see where that gets me. I do see a new computer on the horizon, but I have to shade my eyes and squint to make it out! <br /><br />Thanks again.

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Another computer memory question

You've still got lots of room then. It's only a problem when you get north of 80% full. You're just at 35%. Something's awry if you're getting 'System Dangerously Low on Resources' message unless you're working on huge or many photos at once.<br /><br />EDIT: Some program that's running is eating resources - I don't think you can get the 'System Dangerously Low on Resources' error message from lack of hard drive space or lack of RAM. What spyware scanning programs have you run, and have they been updated recently?<br /> Good explanation of that error.

 

[lakelover]

Re: Another computer memory question

Originally posted by Paul Moir:<br /> You've still got lots of room then. It's only a problem when you get north of 80% full. You're just at 35%. Something's awry if you're getting 'System Dangerously Low on Resources' message unless you're working on huge or many photos at once.<br /><br />EDIT: Some program that's running is eating resources - I don't think you can get the 'System Dangerously Low on Resources' error message from lack of hard drive space or lack of RAM. What spyware scanning programs have you run, and have they been updated recently?<br /> Good explanation of that error.

I run Spybot, Adaware SE, and A-squared, all up to date; also I believe my Norton AV 2005 is supposed to detect spyware.<br /><br />This "Low system resources" message was popping up when I was having the MS Word problem, and a couple times while just using the internet. If something stops responding and I alt/ctrl/delete to get the task list to end the program, I might get that message.

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: Another computer memory question

Well, if it isn't something malicious then it must be a utility, and the problem is exasperated by using 'resource' intensive programs like MSWord and photoediting software. You'll have to disable the memory resident (task-bar) programs you normally run until you get the resources somewhere acceptable. The only other solution is to upgrade windows to 2000 or XP or whatever. A helpful utility is to drop to an MS-DOS prompt, and type:<br />C:\WINDOWS>\windows\system\msconfig<br />Then click the StartUP tab and select which programs you don't want starting. Start by disable anything you don't use - googling their names will often tell you what they are if it isn't clear. Then hit the memory resident portions of spybot, etc, and run them manually instead.<br />The problem you're running into is a fundamental windows limitation, not a problem with your hardware. It looks to me like you're hardware is sufficient right now.

 

[lakelover]

Re: Another computer memory question

Thanks again for all your info!

 

[Realgun]

Re: Another computer memory question

When you installed the DOS game it probably added some lines to the Autoexec.bat or Config.sys files<br />This might be causeing issues with windows.<br />Windows does not need these files I wiould change the names on these files then restart window. Rename them Autoexec.bak and Cinfig.syc that way you know what they are and can change them back if needed for the DOS game.<br /><br />Anyway have fun and better yet upgrade your system ot XP with a better computer.