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Offline franksolich

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computer memory
« on: December 29, 2012, 06:56:17 PM »
If I'm using one window, and then start a second one for juno or photobucket--thus far the only two where there's been this problem--sooner or later a little panel pops up from the lower right-hand side of the screen, telling me that memory's running low, and suggesting that I close a window and start all over again.

Usually I don't bother closing it, and carry on, until the page--always juno or photobucket, no other site--freezes, and I have to shut it and start all over again.

I assume this happens with juno and photobucket because they're constantly trying to add more and more cookies and stuff--more cookies and stuff than what other web-sites add.

Anyway.

On my old computer, it would very occasionally tell me that it was running low on memory, and adding more.

This one doesn't seem to do that.

Will I have to buy memory, or can I have this computer do what the old one did, automatically add it?

I suppose the first place to start is: how much memory do I have on this unit?

And so.....where does one find that out?
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2012, 07:21:01 PM »
Click on the start button and open the control panel.  In control panel look for and click on system this should display the information about memory (ram).  T
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2012, 07:26:15 PM »
Is it a RAM problem or a cache problem?
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2012, 07:28:36 PM »
Quote from: zeitgeist on December 29, 2012, 07:21:01 PM
Click on the start button and open the control panel.  In control panel look for and click on system this should display the information about memory (ram).  T

Thanks.  Here's what I get:

Manufacturer: Dell
Rating: 3.0 (Windows Experience Index: unrated)
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processer 4000+ 2.10 GHz
Memory (RAM): 2.00 GB
System Type: 32-bit Operating System
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2012, 07:29:41 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on December 29, 2012, 07:26:15 PM
Is it a RAM problem or a cache problem?

How would one tell the difference?
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2012, 07:30:26 PM »
That is pretty low on the RAM memory.

But your Juno/Photobucket issue is probably a cache issue.
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2012, 07:31:44 PM »
What version of Windows are you using?

Vista, Windows XP etc.

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Re: computer memory
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2012, 07:33:13 PM »
Quote from: rich_t on December 29, 2012, 07:30:26 PM
That is pretty low on the RAM memory.

In case one doesn't know, I don't use this computer for anything other than what I'm doing right now.

Since I can't hear, I don't any radio, television, or movie stuff.

I assume this means I don't need superhuge memory; but I dunno.

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But your Juno/Photobucket issue is probably a cache issue.

How would I determine that?  Thanks.

Also, this is Windows Vista.
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2012, 07:36:45 PM »
Quote from: rich_t on December 29, 2012, 07:30:26 PM
That is pretty low on the RAM memory.

But your Juno/Photobucket issue is probably a cache issue.

I stand corrected...  I just check my RAM on this PC and I'm only running 3 GB.  I thought it was more than that.
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2012, 07:38:42 PM »
Quote from: rich_t on December 29, 2012, 07:36:45 PM
I stand corrected...  I just check my RAM on this PC and I'm only running 3 GB.  I thought it was more than that.

I don't want to get off-topic, but just out of curiosity, since I've wondered about this for a long time: since I don't do music and televison and radio and movies on here, that means my memory and gigabytage requirements are lower than what most people need, right?

Or wrong?
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2012, 07:41:08 PM »
Quote from: franksolich on December 29, 2012, 07:33:13 PM
In case one doesn't know, I don't use this computer for anything other than what I'm doing right now.

Since I can't hear, I don't any radio, television, or movie stuff.

I assume this means I don't need superhuge memory; but I dunno.

How would I determine that?  Thanks.

Also, this is Windows Vista.

Try this...

Hit Start, then run.

In the text box type %temp%

Then select OK.  This will open your temp files.  Hit cntl+a to select all, then press the delete key on your keyboard.  This will delete most of the temp files on your PC.  You will probably get a few warnings about some files being in use.  Don't worry about that.  Just select "skip" when the warning window pops open.
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2012, 07:43:46 PM »
Quote from: franksolich on December 29, 2012, 07:38:42 PM
I don't want to get off-topic, but just out of curiosity, since I've wondered about this for a long time: since I don't do music and televison and radio and movies on here, that means my memory and gigabytage requirements are lower than what most people need, right?

Or wrong?

For the most part that is correct.
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2012, 07:45:43 PM »
Quote from: rich_t on December 29, 2012, 07:41:08 PM
Hit Start, then run.

In the text box type %temp%

Then select OK.  This will open your temp files.  Hit cntl+a to select all, then press the delete key on your keyboard.  This will delete most of the temp files on your PC.  You will probably get a few warnings about some files being in use.  Don't worry about that.  Just select "skip" when the warning window pops open.

I hit Start, but I'm seeing no Run.

And yes, on other computers I've seen Run before.
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2012, 07:51:07 PM »
Sounds like you should be able to run Photobucket and Juno at the same time.

If you have a keyboard with a Windows key, press Win-R to open the 'Run' box.  On Vista/7, Run should also be listed in the Accessories menu.

You can also try this... right-click on 'Computer' > Properties > Advanced > Performance > Adjust for best performance.
« Last Edit: December 29, 2012, 07:54:04 PM by Chris_ »
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2012, 07:55:52 PM »
Quote from: franksolich on December 29, 2012, 07:45:43 PM
I hit Start, but I'm seeing no Run.

And yes, on other computers I've seen Run before.

I'm no expert and I'm running Win7, not Vista, but when you hit Start, you should see a text box used mostly for Searching. Type "cmd" in that text field and hit enter.

At that point you should be looking at an old-fashioned DOS prompt. When I do it, I get C:\Users\My Name (or something like that). Try what rich recommends and see what happens then.
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #15 on: December 29, 2012, 07:57:18 PM »
I would think that 2 gig of memory should be plenty .
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #16 on: December 29, 2012, 07:59:42 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on December 29, 2012, 07:57:18 PM
I would think that 2 gig of memory should be plenty .
Same here.  I wonder if coach has something else running in the background.  Probably quite a few something elses.

I clean out my C:\Windows\Temp and C:\Windows\Prefetch folders regularly.  It helps.
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #17 on: December 29, 2012, 08:04:27 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on December 29, 2012, 07:51:07 PM
Sounds like you should be able to run Photobucket and Juno at the same time.

If you have a keyboard with a Windows key, press Win-R to open the 'Run' box.  On Vista/7, Run should also be listed in the Accessories menu.

You can also try this... right-click on 'Computer' > Properties > Advanced > Performance > Adjust for best performance.

I just did that on my computer, and it's much different on Win7. It's a lot further buried in the guts of Winders.
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #18 on: December 29, 2012, 08:05:55 PM »
The Advanced Performance menu?  No it isn't, at least not on 7 Enterprise.  It in the Computer Properties box.
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #19 on: December 29, 2012, 08:07:05 PM »
Okay, I'm going to follow all the instructions in the morning.

I'm pretty ill, and the concentration isn't great right now.

I'll come back to this thread tomorrow and describe what I did.

Thanks! to all.
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« Reply #20 on: December 29, 2012, 08:11:53 PM »
I learned a long time ago never to argue with Monty Python.  :-)
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #21 on: December 29, 2012, 08:14:38 PM »
Quote from: franksolich on December 29, 2012, 08:07:05 PM
Okay, I'm going to follow all the instructions in the morning.

I'm pretty ill, and the concentration isn't great right now.

I'll come back to this thread tomorrow and describe what I did.

Thanks! to all.

Go get some rest.  We will be here to confuse you when you return.  LOL
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #22 on: December 30, 2012, 01:13:19 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on December 29, 2012, 07:59:42 PM
Same here.  I wonder if coach has something else running in the background.  Probably quite a few something elses.

I clean out my C:\Windows\Temp and C:\Windows\Prefetch folders regularly.  It helps.

Okay, I did that.

Question: on the old computer, TVDOC had something called "CC" installed, and I used it every time before I shut down the computer.  I suspect that's why that particular computer lasted me the longest time.

When I bought this one, the guy at connectingpoint said he wasn't fond of "CC," and so didn't put it in.

I'm at sixes-and-sevens here; would "CC", whatever it is, help?

Or would it at least do no harm if I put it in?
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #23 on: December 30, 2012, 01:19:11 PM »
I use CCleaner... I would definitely install and run it on your new computer.

http://www.piriform.com/download
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Re: computer memory
« Reply #24 on: December 30, 2012, 01:38:02 PM »
Quote from: Chris_ on December 30, 2012, 01:19:11 PM
I use CCleaner... I would definitely install and run it on your new computer.

http://www.piriform.com/download

That's what it is; I couldn't remember its whole name.

Damn cold is making short-circuits in the brain.

I'll put it in, but remain mystified as to why the guy in the big city said he didn't care for it; your word, and TVDOC's word, are plenty of assurance that yeah, it's probably a good thing to have.
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