why does my computer run so slow? how can i Clean virtual memory?

Question

i had a virtual memory warning pop up a while ago. How can i clean that memory? My computer is running slow, but the only thing on my computer is a bunch of music really. Not like thousands, but hundreds of songs. What can i do to make it run faster, or clean out computer better? i already disk cleanup and degrag....thanks

Answer 1

yo have to extend it. it should be a little more (usually 25%) more then the ram.



right click on my computer, go to proporties, advanced, performance tab, advanced, then the virtual memory should be near the bottom, click change. custom and make the initial 25% higher then your total RAM, and the max 50% higher then the RAM. (like if you got 1GB ram put initial to 1250MB and Mac to 1500mb)



click set.

Answer 2

It depends usually on the specs of your pc. If you are getting virtual memory errors its because you have too many applications accessing memory but not enough memory so it uses hard drive space as virtual memory as it needs it and then returns it to the system once it calms down. But if it never calms down and exceeds the virtual memory limit then you see that message You can try increasing your virtual memory by right clicking "my computer " and selecting properties -->advanced-->settings under performance. Try doublng the number in the box at the bottom. This is only a temp fix however, the real solution is to add more ram or reduce the amount of processes running. I see you have Zonealarm running that can be a big resource hog try disabling it temporarily and see if that alleviates any of the slowness. Also do a defrag of your harddrive check your startup folder from start--->programs--->startup and removed things that dont need to be there there are more things you can do too much to list but this is a good start at least

Answer 3

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Also, run through this checklist:



- set wallpaper and screensavers to blank or none — they run continuously in the background and use memory.

- review your start menu – remove anything you don’t need on a daily basis — load games, etc. on an as-needed basis.

- from Internet Explorer, Tools, Internet Options: delete cookies, delete files (offline), and clear history.

- run Disk Cleanup, Scandisk, Defrag at least every two weeks (the more frequently they are run, the less time they take).

- periodically, click Start, Programs, Run — they type ipconfig renew

(that’s ipconfig space renew).

These things should increase speed and free up memory as much as possible.

It will also help if you download two free programs: Ad-aware and Spybot.

Answer 4

This might be the easiest way to drag down your virtual memory usage. (this not that long as you might think, I've just put some spaces for you to read it easily!)



1. Go to Windows Task Manager



- to go there press ctrl+alt+delete





2. Inside Windows Task Manager



-if you want to see first your pc usage, press the performance tab



-then go now to the processes tab.





3. Inside Processes Tab



- right click to any unknown/unused /high memory-usage/stupid applications.



- either click the end process or end process tree to end application.



just be careful with not to lose important applications.



*some vital applications cannot be ended.



*I may suggest to you to end only those applications which has your username at the right side portion

the application/s. Avoid ending applications which have the System Username, also found at the right

side part of the application.



* By any chance you have ended the explorer application, you will not anymore see any of your applications,

your desktop, and your desktop icons. The only solution is by restarting your PC or going to Task Manager.



- inside the Task Manager, click the Applications Tab

- Then press the New Task Tab.

- Type explorer and enter, it will now resume.



*This can also help eliminate running viruses. By ending the virus's process, you can now delete the virus

w/o even consulting your anti-virus program/s.





4. You may want to see now your PC usage at the performance tab.

Answer 5

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