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AHHVTEC · 07-03-2008, 12:53 PM

well when it comes to home computers i have no clue about them, my comp keeps flashing low to no memory and my comp is slow now. what do i need to delete to get things back to normal and to have more memory. as far as i can remember i only have like 3 videos and lots of pictures.

Justin66 · 07-03-2008, 12:55 PM

Do you know how much gigabytes of memory you have and RAM?

AHHVTEC · 07-03-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin66

Do you know how much gigabytes of memory you have and RAM?

not right off isnt there a way to check

AHHVTEC · 07-03-2008, 12:59 PM

ok it says 901 mhz and 256 ram

dveit · 07-03-2008, 01:00 PM

1. delete all the useless shit in the tray
2. open run menu and type msconfig and then go to the startup tab and uncheck anything that looks unfamiliar or that you don't want to run when you boot up
3. go to add/remove programs in the control panel and delete any useless shit that you dont need anymore or dont use
4. download some free spyware program (i suggest ad-aware) and run it
5. defrag your hdd (start > all programs > accessories > system tools > diskeeper disk defragmenter)
6. reboot.

AHHVTEC · 07-03-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dveit

1. delete all the useless shit in the tray
2. open run menu and type msconfig and then go to the startup tab and uncheck anything that looks unfamiliar or that you don't want to run when you boot up
4. go to add/remove programs in the control panel and delete any useless shit
5. download some free spyware program (i suggest ad-aware) and run it
6. defrag your hdd
7. reboot.

when you say in my tray do you mean like just anything on my comp i dont use

dveit · 07-03-2008, 01:04 PM

you don't want a lot of icons sitting in the "tray," the small box next to the clock in the lower right screen... they just eat up your memory and for the most part are useless. try to right click each icon and see if there is an exit or quit option and try to remove as many as possible

AHHVTEC · 07-03-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dveit

you don't want a lot of icons sitting the the "tray" next to the clock in the lower right screen... they just eat up your memory and for the most part are useless. try to right click each icon and see if there is an exit or quit option and try to remove as many as possible

ok i got rid of a few things there but there is some there that wont go away like its the things thats telling me my memory is to low and avg that wont run because of to low of memory

dveit · 07-03-2008, 01:09 PM

you probably have some spyware thats eating your memory... try those 6 things and if that doesn't work you probably have to reformat

mintoxik · 07-03-2008, 01:11 PM

i agree with devit start deleteing all the programs you dont use anymore and the games you dont play so on an so forth if you have alot of songs on your computer it will slow it way down too

dacheat · 07-03-2008, 01:13 PM

you could try disk cleanup which should clear all caches as well. as for ram, 256MB is barely enough to scrape by these days.

mintoxik · 07-03-2008, 02:21 PM

true, maybe its time to invest in a new comp ????

AHHVTEC · 07-03-2008, 02:34 PM

thanks guys, im defraging right now if the 6 steps dont help ill just get another comp ugh lol

mintoxik · 07-03-2008, 02:53 PM

good luck!

Dustin_m · 07-03-2008, 04:11 PM

xubuntu... from the specs on that thing, i doubt you do much more than surf the net and other simple things, right?
http://xubuntu.org/

other than that, you could always pick up a copy of one of those "lite" versions of XP. I always see them on Demonoid. that may be an option if you want to stick w/ windows.

TurboMirage · 07-03-2008, 04:32 PM

why isnt this in the computer forum? deeee

AHHVTEC · 07-03-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboMirage

why isnt this in the computer forum? deeee

we have a comp form opps please move

AHHVTEC · 07-03-2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dustin_m

xubuntu... from the specs on that thing, i doubt you do much more than surf the net and other simple things, right?
Xubuntu.org | Xubuntu Linux

other than that, you could always pick up a copy of one of those "lite" versions of XP. I always see them on Demonoid. that may be an option if you want to stick w/ windows.

right thats all i do

B · 07-03-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dacheat

you could try disk cleanup which should clear all caches as well. as for ram, 1GB is barely enough to scrape by these days.

fixed

AHHVTEC · 07-03-2008, 05:02 PM

haha^^^^ well i done the six steps and it still seems slow. i looked at my drives and there are 2 pie charts the first one, operating system c it says that i have 5.26gb of free space out of a total of 14.6 the second one program files f says 58.8gb of free space out of a total 59.8

Dustin_m · 07-03-2008, 07:38 PM

reformat that biatch and it should be good. 256mb of ram is fine to run XP for what you're doing, but barely.

AHHVTEC · 07-03-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dustin_m

reformat that biatch and it should be good. 256mb of ram is fine to run XP for what you're doing, but barely.

ok how do i do that lol

phyregod · 07-03-2008, 08:28 PM

You have a virus. 90% certain.

CTL+ALT+DEL, look at the "Processes" tab and see what is eating all your memory up. Delete and reinstall it, or run a scanner.

Unless you're running a stonage computer with 128mb of ram or something.

*edit*
OOHHHH. 256mb of ram?

Throw that stone age piece of shit in the trash can and get something half decent.

Justin66 · 07-03-2008, 10:00 PM

Ya man a new comp will solve your problems, even basic internet surfing is needed more power to run. Comps are alot cheaper now too.

Until then do what everyone else said lol.

whiterabbit06 · 07-04-2008, 01:46 AM

$500 from Walmart will get you a pretty decent comp with a monitor speakers keyboard and mouse.

07-03-2008, 12:53 PM	#1
AHHVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 30 Posts: 11,377 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic,92 accord cp,88 crx hf Rep Power: 272	comp help ? well when it comes to home computers i have no clue about them, my comp keeps flashing low to no memory and my comp is slow now. what do i need to delete to get things back to normal and to have more memory. as far as i can remember i only have like 3 videos and lots of pictures.

07-03-2008, 12:55 PM	#2
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dacheat ..is grounded. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: strongbadia Posts: 3,791 iTrader: 4 / 100% Ride: '84 buick (rusted) Rep Power: 268	you could try disk cleanup which should clear all caches as well. as for ram, 256MB is barely enough to scrape by these days. __________________ marco....

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Justin66 The Hondaswap Canadian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Peterborough, Ontario Age: 23 Posts: 1,348 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1998 Prelude and GF's 06 Civic Rep Power: 43	Ya man a new comp will solve your problems, even basic internet surfing is needed more power to run. Comps are alot cheaper now too. Until then do what everyone else said lol. __________________ 98 Prelude - Full exhaust - Eibach lowering springs - Short ram intake - Short throw shifter XBOX LIVE: JustinE66 My Integra


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07-03-2008, 12:59 PM	#4
AHHVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 30 Posts: 11,377 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic,92 accord cp,88 crx hf Rep Power: 272	ok it says 901 mhz and 256 ram

07-03-2008, 01:11 PM	#10
mintoxik Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oceanside Age: 21 Posts: 291 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 93 civic of doom Rep Power: 6	i agree with devit start deleteing all the programs you dont use anymore and the games you dont play so on an so forth if you have alot of songs on your computer it will slow it way down too

07-03-2008, 02:21 PM	#12
mintoxik Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oceanside Age: 21 Posts: 291 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 93 civic of doom Rep Power: 6	true, maybe its time to invest in a new comp ????

07-03-2008, 02:34 PM	#13
AHHVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 30 Posts: 11,377 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic,92 accord cp,88 crx hf Rep Power: 272	thanks guys, im defraging right now if the 6 steps dont help ill just get another comp ugh lol

07-03-2008, 02:53 PM	#14
mintoxik Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oceanside Age: 21 Posts: 291 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 93 civic of doom Rep Power: 6	good luck!

07-03-2008, 05:02 PM	#20
AHHVTEC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alabama Age: 30 Posts: 11,377 iTrader: 3 / 100% Ride: dc5,mk4 gti,2nd gen civic,92 accord cp,88 crx hf Rep Power: 272	haha^^^^ well i done the six steps and it still seems slow. i looked at my drives and there are 2 pie charts the first one, operating system c it says that i have 5.26gb of free space out of a total of 14.6 the second one program files f says 58.8gb of free space out of a total 59.8

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