computer problem

[john & jean 37]

I am getting a prompt that says low memory. running windows xp. can someone please tell me how to correct this???

step by step please!!!

Edited October 9, 2009 by john & jean

[Niels Bohr 72]

Hmm....Give a screenshot of your task manager - processes

Something is using a heck alot of memory. Probably something that keeps producing new processes, or a stack overflow problem.

[Otto 83]

Let me guess... your hard drive is nearly full and the system is running slow and when you open large programs you get the 'low memory' message.

Solution:

Clean out your hard drive (get rid of unwanted/unused programs, photos, music, etc) - or add a second or larger hard drive - you could also possibly add more ram.

For real help, we'd need to see your system specifications

How much RAM - hard drive size and amount free - for starters.

[Ban Hammer 13,644]

Let me guess... your hard drive is nearly full and the system is running slow and when you open large programs you get the 'low memory' message.

Solution:

Clean out your hard drive (get rid of unwanted/unused programs, photos, music, etc) - or add a second or larger hard drive - you could also possibly add more ram.

For real help, we'd need to see your system specifications

How much RAM - hard drive size and amount free - for starters.

and shift the cache to that drive

[spookyturtle 9,466]

I think that there might be something wrong with it.

[scandal 951]

I think that there might be something wrong with it.

[Ban Hammer 13,644]

I think that there might be something wrong with it.

yeah, it's a left wing computer. it doesn't want to work!

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

I think that there might be something wrong with it.

yeah, it's a left wing computer. it doesn't want to work!

OH **! now thats FUNNY!

Can I give you some money to buy a new one?

Edited October 10, 2009 by ={Rogue}=

[john & jean 37]

do not be shy,SEND ACCOUNT AND ROUTING NUMBERS TO MY P.M.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

BigDog is givin I think.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Obama will buy you a new computer.

[scandal 951]

Computers are free in Australia.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Computers are free in Australia.

Good point.

[NutMagnet 2]

I am getting a prompt that says low memory. running windows xp. can someone please tell me how to correct this???

step by step please!!!

How old is your computer and when was the last time you did a full System Restore?

Any idea how much RAM memory you currently have? START==>CONTROL PANEL==>SYSTEM Look under "Computer:" It will say XXXX of RAM.

Are there any programs that you no longer use that could be removed? START==>CONTROL PANEL==>ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS to remove applications

What was the straw that broke the camel's back? Did you add any new applications, photo software, etc?

Have you defragmented your hard drive recently? Exit out of all running programs and those running next to your CLOCK on the lower right of your screen. From your desktop click MY COMPUTER==> right click on your C: hard drive (it may say Local Drive C:) ==>PROPERTIES==>TOOLS==>DEFRAGMENTATION==>highlight your (c:/drive)==>click DEFRAGMENT. Don't use you computer or turn it off until the process is over, could be several hours, best to do before going to bed.

Defragmentation has the same effect as adjusting library book ends to compensate for missing books. It tightens up the blank spaces on your hard drive so that it can more efficiently make use of Virtual Memory, compensation for the lack of larger RAM memory chips installed.

Please report back.

NM

Edited November 1, 2009 by NutMagnet

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I am getting a prompt that says low memory. running windows xp. can someone please tell me how to correct this???

step by step please!!!

Sounds like a virus, or malware. Disconnect the internet connection, dump your cache and all temporary files, then do a virus sweep with all options turned on.