OREALLY said:
I notice that when my HP dual core AMD 3800 2GB DDR1 performs
certain functions (especially automatic back ups) the memory
available will drop from maybe 60% to 40% or less. The tasks
usually only take a few minutes but the memory does not return to
the original level when the tasks are done. It may take hours for
the memory to get back near its original level. Is there any wy to
'reboot' the memory without rebooting the computer?
Shenan said:
Restart explorer...
However - if you are not nearing 0 free and the amount of free
space is not slowly lessening over time (like a memory leak) - I
don't see the point.
What application are you using for Automatic Backups?
What specific OS is this? (Include service pack level and version.)
How much physical memory do you have?
Does the video card have its own memory or does it share memory?
What are your System Restore settings?
What is your Virtual memory settings?
Is "hibernation" on or off?
XP 2 (all updated)
Using Syncback for backups
1982MB memory
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE [Display adapter]
Hibernation Enabled
Virtual memory? How do I determine that?
System Restore: Monitoring Drive C / Drive D (System Recovery) and
Drive K (Data Backup external drive)
In order given:
- Assuming "XP 2" means "Windows XP w/SP2", but your next part "(all
updated)" is incorrect in that case - as you don't have SP3 installed - so
you are missing about 1000+ possible patches included in SP3. Also - is
it Home? Professional? Media Center Edition? Perhaps it is Professional
x64 and you are completely up to date with Service Packs.... You can
discover exactly what version you have by this method:
Start button --> RUN --> type in:
winver
--> Click OK.
The top picture will tell you the specific flavor and the "Version" line
should be typed here - verbatim.
- SyncBack is updated to the latest version? (I assume the Freeware
version, since you specified nothing else.)
SyncBack Freeware V3.2.19.0 is the latest according to their web page:
http://www.2brightsparks.com/freeware/freeware-hub.html
- I am unsure about that memory number. That could indicate you have
~64MB shared with your built-in video card or it could be a typo on your
part/misunderstanding what I asked for. So, follow these directions to
get me your memory, plus a little more:
Start button --> RUN --> type in:
control sysdm.cpl
--> Click OK.
Make sure you are viewing the "General" tab and provide all the
information under the section "Computer".
- Given that - pretty sure it is an integrated video card and you are
sharing *some* memory with it. Likely doesn't play graphic-based games
too well (or so the quick Google searches would infer that the card is not
really meant to be a high-performer.)
http://www.google.com/search?q=NVIDIA+GeForce+6150+LE
- Do you *use* the hibernation feature? If not - turn it off.
- Virtual memory settings can be gotten to in this way:
- Start button --> RUN --> type in:
control sysdm.cpl
--> Click OK.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then under Performance
click Settings.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then under Virtual memory
note the settings. System Managed is probably best for
you.
- Your system restore only really needs to monitor your system drive
(after all - it only protects the system files anyway - not your stuff,
not your installed programs, etc.) I would turn off system restore on any
drives but your system drive (usually C) and make sure it is set for about
1GB (above 500MB, below 2GB if possible.)
