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Memory Leak - I Think Its Java-related???
Hey all,
Just want to make it clear that I am a total novice at computers. I can do basic stuff and can adapt, but don't really know much.
Some time ago my Norton program started to inform me that Google Chrome was using too much disc space. I did some Yahoo searching and found that the browser was known to suffer from memory leaks. I switched to Waterfox - same thing happened.
Yesterday I got yet another notification saying that Java SE Aplet was using too much disc space. According to what I've seen on the net, I have a memory leak. I am uncertain where but I think--to the best of my ability, of course--that its coming from Java.
What can I do to alleviate the problem? As a last resort, would formatting my laptop do the job? I'd like to avoid that as I have a legitimate copy of MS Word on my machine, but I am very far from home and would be unable to get the install disc from home (I'm studying abroad).
Thanks so much for all your help, I hope I've been as descriptive as possible for you.
EDIT: Just wanted to say that virus checks are clean, same with malware. I also did a complete clean-up using CCLeaner, something I do semi-regularly.