Memory

[whs]

First, can you post a snip of resource monitor on the memory tab?

I think you are right. A snip of the Resource Monitor colored bar would help a lot. That would also show the "Hardware Reserved".

 

[mjf]

Ken,
I'm running 64bit & look at my figures. Are your calcs right?
I thought he might have a dead 2 GB memory stick.

 

[mjf]

Let's start with the complicated things that take the most time then Your show, mate.

Listen Mr post it, I'm not your mate and a Windows memory check takes 15 minutes!

 

[LiquidSnak]

Yeah, acting like a brat is sure going to push the OP in your direction.

 

[mjf]

Sonny I'm too old to be called a brat. Cannot stop laughing --- you sort the OP out.

 

[zigzag3143]

Ken,
I'm running 64bit & look at my figures. Are your calcs right?
I thought he might have a dead 2 GB memory stick.

His does say 4096 installed, 4095 total. so OS is seeing the whole four. I am not married to the estimate I used but if he isnt experiencing any problems why worry?


Ken

 

[mjf]

Ken,
I'm running 64bit & look at my figures. Are your calcs right?
I thought he might have a dead 2 GB memory stick.

His does say 4096 installed, 4095 total. so OS is seeing the whole four. I am not married to the estimate I used but if he isnt experiencing any problems why worry?


Ken

Yes, you're right. Maybe I should go back and do my sums.

 

[LiquidSnak]

Anywho, apologies for that. Apparently we cannot collaborate our information on a help forum to bring you some help Could you post a snip of resource monitor, and then:

Try running Windows built in memory check first.

Press Start - Type "memory" no quotes
select "Windows Memory Diagnostic"
tell it to test now - your PC will restart & a memory test will happen.
It will take some time and a 2 pass progress bar will show.

 

[apollodominion]

i have 24GB on Main pc i use for 3D Animations,Gaming,movies,VMware7 or all at once and my windows after it loads is at 769MB ram loaded (Disabled alot of windows features and Services) using AVG Tuneup 2011, Tuneup utilities 2010 Tweak 7 and sticking to Windows security essentals. But after i start using it its sits @ 1.2gb-1.4gb Steam,Xfire,Raptr Everest Ultimate,VMware Loaded MAC OS X Leapord and Windows 98SE For older apps and DOS games and i allways have MVware going on another screen so total after all is loaded its 2-4GB

and for system testing/Cleaning Tuneup utilities 2010,Windows Memtest, and a Bootable USB key with some classic and new DOS testing apps (Windows server 2003 X64 ad Linux DLS with apps also) USB Key 16gb USB3.0

over the last few years i have use alot of rame over afew pcs and found the ones with Corsair or Kingston failed first and fround GEIL and OCZ realy good in my opinion!!

I Love playing with CRAP!!!!

And for system repair i have setup a server pc and a USB Key with Windows OS installer for windows XP SP3, Windows server 2003 X64, Windows 7 32bit and 64bit

 

[mjf]

Anywho, apologies for that. Apparently we cannot collaborate our information on a help forum to bring you some help Could you post a snip of resource monitor, and then:

Try running Windows built in memory check first.

Press Start - Type "memory" no quotes
select "Windows Memory Diagnostic"
tell it to test now - your PC will restart & a memory test will happen.
It will take some time and a 2 pass progress bar will show.

My apologies were directed to zigzag3143 for the items in bold. The actual calculations are still up for debate.

I will cease to contribute further to this thread.

LiquidSnak, I have expressed my views in private correspondence to you.

 

[Layback Bear]

I will try to put all this together. I'm not saying there is or is not a problem. Just a little look see for the OP the way Windows see's and uses RAM. Don't try to changes things.
Start andtype resmon. You will see Processes and below it Physical Memory.
Use the little up and down arrows to the right so you can see the colored bar under Physical Memory. Drag your cursor over each color and a drop down window will tell you what it means.
Now use the arrow to the right on Processes to open it up fully. What you are see are processes that are being used by your physical ram. Look at the column Hard Faults/sec. Hopefully they will all be 0. Now drag your cursor over the other column's and again a drop down window giving you information. If you see something that is using a lot of ram right click on it and choose search on line. There will be many sites that will explain what this process is doing. Please don't start changing anything because of what you might read. We are still in the Look and Understand mode. In most cases what you see in Processes will be normal. Now close all programs such as Photo anything, music, Instant Messenger ect. Things you don't need running now. Take a peek again and see if your memory use has changed.
Lets do a reboot now.
After reboot go to start and type msconfig and tick. At the top you will see Start up, tick it. What you are seeing now are programs that can start at boot if they are checked. What you decide to check is your choice. I have 5 checked and things work fine. Keep in mind that things that are not checked can still be used when you ask them to work. Like Media Player. You will always want your anti virus, mouse, keyboard checked. What happens at times, when you install a new program or up update them they will attach them self to the Start up when they are needed there. Once you have did a looking and understanding, if you have any question please ask here before changing things. Please don't use any 3rd party programs to mess with these setting. I hope this helps. Looking and learning comes before changing anything.

 

[Benbow]

Thanks to all who have replied to my problem/worry!

Layback Bear, I have followed your instructions and I am now a lot wiser. However this is a new installation of Windows 7 home (last week, previously XP) and I don't have many things in the start up box in fact there are three, Skype, Google update and Microsoft and my "used physical memory" still reads high at 78%.

I have done some research on the forum and from what I gather win 7 will use most of the available memory, "in case it needs it". If this is the case I won't worry any more but I am still thinking to increase my memory from 4gb to 8gb. Is it worth it or can I keep my money in my pocket as it won't make any difference to the performance.

Thanks again.

 

[LiquidSnak]

Could we still get a snip of your resource monitor?

 

[Benbow]

By all means......................but I am embarrased to ask - how do I do that?

 

[Benbow]

I have found the snip tool and taken a copy - how do I get it into my message?

 

[LiquidSnak]

There is a little paperclip icon in the reply box, it's for attaching files. Click it and it will bring up a box with upload tools. Glad you found the snipping tool. Nothing to be embarassed about, I was running W7 for eight months before I discovered its wonders lol.

 

[Benbow]

I am struggling with this and it is 12.35 am. I will try again in the morning. Thanks for your help.

 

[LiquidSnak]

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