Windows task manager explorer.exe mem usage increase

[Andrew Starr]

I just bought a new computer that came with XP Home. After
a while of remaining logges on, even if I am not using it,
explorer.exe in windows task manager, slowly but
inevitable increases the mem usage until the computer
slows to a virtual stop. CPU usage doesn't change much,
but I just looked at it and I had an error saying windows
was increasing my paging file because resources were low.
Explorer.exe was using over 530 MB!!!!! I have 640MB RAM
with a 2.2 Celeron processor and 160 GB hard drive. This
should not be happening. Rebooting is the only to clear it
but it will count up again... HELPPPPP

Thanks,
Drew

 

[Kelly]

Hi Drew,

Explorer.exe Process Uses Many CPU Cycles When Windows Is Idle
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;EN-US;q317751

/top10faqs.htm

 

[Andrew]

Thanks Kelly,
Although I have had that problem on occasion, this
morning for example, it is the mem usage reported under
task manager that is my most frequent problem. This
morning it was over 400MB, as well as using 99 cpu cycles.
Drew

-----Original Message-----
Hi Drew,

Explorer.exe Process Uses Many CPU Cycles When Windows Is Idle
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;EN-US;q317751

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All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

I just bought a new computer that came with XP Home. After
a while of remaining logges on, even if I am not using it,
explorer.exe in windows task manager, slowly but
inevitable increases the mem usage until the computer
slows to a virtual stop. CPU usage doesn't change much,
but I just looked at it and I had an error saying windows
was increasing my paging file because resources were low.
Explorer.exe was using over 530 MB!!!!! I have 640MB RAM
with a 2.2 Celeron processor and 160 GB hard drive. This
should not be happening. Rebooting is the only to clear it
but it will count up again... HELPPPPP

Thanks,
Drew

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