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Strange ram usage.

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post #1
13 May 2006, 20:53 UTC#1
My computer uses 200mb´s all the time. When I start the computer, usage is 200mb. When I dont have any programs on, usage is 200mb... if I have programs on, its even more (obvisuly).

I dont have any idea for what it uses it for, ideas? solution? It makes my computer reely slow.
post #2
13 May 2006, 21:03 UTC#2
Basically Windows uses 200MB to run your background applications, from a fresh install this generally increases as you install more applications which either run silently or in the task bar. This is completely normal even on an idle system.

You best option is to upgrade your RAM.
post #3
13 May 2006, 21:08 UTC#3
Yay, gsus is here to help.

Actually Im not sure if talk about ram usage, I mean: in task manager, in performance, there is two diagrams, the below one?

It could be somethign called pagefile?

Its just my computer worked normally, I could watch dvd´s and all, but suddenly dvd´s are laggy, internet is laggy, everything is laggy. And I dont recall doing anything to cause it...
post #4
13 May 2006, 21:21 UTC#4
Best option if your system starts really lagging is to reformat.

What's the specs of your PC?
post #6
13 May 2006, 21:30 UTC#6
QUOTE(Gsus @ May 13 2006, 10:21 PM) [snapback]331586[/snapback]

Best option if your system starts really lagging is to reformat.

What's the specs of your PC?

Actually its not my computer so dunno the specs, but I think it ahs 256 ram.

Reformat isnt a option Image file not present in the recovered backup Other sugestions? Whats system restore or reinstalling windows?
post #7
13 May 2006, 21:35 UTC#7
Reinstalling Windows is to reformat, system restore won't do jack shit.

Either upgrade the RAM, or reformat.
post #8
13 May 2006, 21:40 UTC#8
Isnt it that reformating deletes all your hard drive content, but you can reinstall windows without reformating?

And I still could try that system restore thing? If there is any change that it could help.
post #9
13 May 2006, 21:47 UTC#9
QUOTE(vode @ May 13 2006, 11:40 PM) [snapback]331602[/snapback]

Isnt it that reformating deletes all your hard drive content, but you can reinstall windows without reformating?

And I still could try that system restore thing? If there is any change that it could help.



You can repair your Windows installation, but make sure you have the system drivers at hand, such as the network cards as it removes many of them. This will only help in the condition that some Windows libraries are corrupt or faulty.

And no, a system restore WILL NOT help. It's like removing your exhaust, cleaning it and putting it back on your car when the battery is flat and expecting it to work. System restore is virtually useless, all it does is save a flash of your registry and restores it if it's been modified by a trojan / virus.
post #10
13 May 2006, 21:53 UTC#10
QUOTE(benCKa @ May 13 2006, 10:26 PM) [snapback]331592[/snapback]

QUOTE(vode @ May 14 2006, 12:08 AM) [snapback]331580[/snapback]

Its just my computer worked normally, I could watch dvd´s and all, but suddenly dvd´s are laggy, internet is laggy, everything is laggy. And I dont recall doing anything to cause it...

Drop the bottle vode. You're drunk again External image not preserved — inspect source: http://www.arsenal4arab.com/forums/images/arsenal4arab/smilies/msn/cat_emoticon.gif

I wish Image file not present in the recovered backup

Gsus, any idea what could have caused the sudden lagging? The comp used to work perfectly...?
post #11
13 May 2006, 21:55 UTC#11
QUOTE(vode @ May 13 2006, 11:53 PM) [snapback]331608[/snapback]

QUOTE(benCKa @ May 13 2006, 10:26 PM) [snapback]331592[/snapback]

QUOTE(vode @ May 14 2006, 12:08 AM) [snapback]331580[/snapback]

Its just my computer worked normally, I could watch dvd´s and all, but suddenly dvd´s are laggy, internet is laggy, everything is laggy. And I dont recall doing anything to cause it...

Drop the bottle vode. You're drunk again External image not preserved — inspect source: http://www.arsenal4arab.com/forums/images/arsenal4arab/smilies/msn/cat_emoticon.gif

I wish Image file not present in the recovered backup

Gsus, any idea what could have caused the sudden lagging? The comp used to work perfectly...?



What springs to mind is your browsing habits. Been to any porn sites recently?
post #12
13 May 2006, 21:56 UTC#12
QUOTE(vode @ May 14 2006, 12:53 AM) [snapback]331608[/snapback]

QUOTE(benCKa @ May 13 2006, 10:26 PM) [snapback]331592[/snapback]

QUOTE(vode @ May 14 2006, 12:08 AM) [snapback]331580[/snapback]

Its just my computer worked normally, I could watch dvd´s and all, but suddenly dvd´s are laggy, internet is laggy, everything is laggy. And I dont recall doing anything to cause it...

Drop the bottle vode. You're drunk again External image not preserved — inspect source: http://www.arsenal4arab.com/forums/images/arsenal4arab/smilies/msn/cat_emoticon.gif

I wish Image file not present in the recovered backup

Gsus, any idea what could have caused the sudden lagging? The comp used to work perfectly...?

Vode why didnt you answer.. I called you like 3 times :(

I found some footage from 1st of May.. im bringing it to you tomorrow morning is that ok? and wanna go buy some RAM tomo. ?? :)
post #13
13 May 2006, 22:05 UTC#13
QUOTE(Gsus @ May 13 2006, 10:55 PM) [snapback]331611[/snapback]


What springs to mind is your browsing habits. Been to any porn sites recently?

Haha, that was my first thought too, but no Image file not present in the recovered backup Just In case Im going to run ad-aware and spybot now.

QUOTE(j0nes @ May 13 2006, 10:56 PM) [snapback]331612[/snapback]


Vode why didnt you answer.. I called you like 3 times :(
I found some footage from 1st of May.. im bringing it to you tomorrow morning is that ok? and wanna go buy some RAM tomo. ?? :)

Ooh, you did? Havent checked my phone lately, been damn busy the whole goddamn day, I hate these army holidays, you get hardly anything done Image file not present in the recovered backup But yes we sahll be in touch tommorow, Im going to visit my grandma at some point and wahtnot, but we´ll stay in touch

But but, TJ 53, bitches Image file not present in the recovered backup
post #14
13 May 2006, 22:09 UTC#14
QUOTE(vode @ May 14 2006, 01:05 AM) [snapback]331619[/snapback]

QUOTE(j0nes @ May 13 2006, 10:56 PM) [snapback]331612[/snapback]


Vode why didnt you answer.. I called you like 3 times :(
I found some footage from 1st of May.. im bringing it to you tomorrow morning is that ok? and wanna go buy some RAM tomo. ?? :)

Ooh, you did? Havent checked my phone lately, been damn busy the whole goddamn day, I hate these army holidays, you get hardly anything done Image file not present in the recovered backup But yes we sahll be in touch tommorow, Im going to visit my grandma at some point and wahtnot, but we´ll stay in touch

But but, TJ 53, bitches Image file not present in the recovered backup

ok I shall call you tomorrow.... and most importantly you will ANSWER ME :D


TJ 0(-400?) BITCH ! Image file not present in the recovered backup
post #15
13 May 2006, 22:14 UTC#15
vode, you do know that it's Sunday already this time of the night.
You know... Sunday.... as in back-to-the-army-in-less-than-24-hours-Sunday :D eheh
post #16
13 May 2006, 22:18 UTC#16
QUOTE(benCKa @ May 14 2006, 01:14 AM) [snapback]331623[/snapback]

vode, you do know that it's Sunday already this time of the night.
You know... Sunday.... as in back-to-the-army-in-less-than-24-hours-Sunday :D eheh

lol pwn hahah :) ANGST
post #17
13 May 2006, 22:29 UTC#17
ooh, aaww, goddamn.
post #18
13 May 2006, 22:34 UTC#18
How's the army going Vode?
post #19
13 May 2006, 22:49 UTC#19
Its pretty good, got my plan b through and got my post changed. That means that I get out in 7.7.06, when I was originally ment to get out 5.1.07

Otehrwise its pretty cool too, you get experiences that you wouldnt get in civil life, like shooting mini rocket launcehr and off roading with big army trucks. But I dotn mind getting out in july, I dont like it that much :happy2: It pretty much destroys your normal life, social life etc. You have hardly any time for your friends and relatives, not to mention HG.

And this new post I have includes lots of stupid comrades, damn people in transportation is good compared to average soldier.

Anyways, hows us gsus? Still sitting on right side of the father? Had any ressurections lately?

edit: G, got my PM?
post #20
14 May 2006, 00:32 UTC#20
yeah, you need at least 128mb just to even run windows xp.
post #21
14 May 2006, 02:57 UTC#21
Yeah, I seemed to have a virus... trying deal with it now.
post #22
14 May 2006, 07:08 UTC#22
Hmmm, try downloading System Mechanic, that programme rules, fixed mine up good.
post #23
14 May 2006, 08:14 UTC#23
Why is reformatting not an option? Back up yo shiz and start a fresh.