My computer is running low on memory, what can I clear off it to make more memory?

I have defragmented, done a disk clean up, deleted emails, deleted photos and programs I don't use but my memory is still low. Is there anything else I can do?My computer is running low on memory, what can I clear off it to make more memory?



If your virus/spyware free, there are a couple things you can do get your computer working faster. If you using your computer for normal stuff and not gaming. You don't always need more RAM you just need to perform a few maintenance task.





First, if you haven't cleaned your registry in a while. This is necessary. Your registry holds all the information regarding updates, installs, un-installs etc. Each one of those events produces a key. That key needs your PC's resources and free space. So, if you clean your registry, you make more resources available for speed. Do a registry scan if you got more than 20 errors you should clean it.


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2. Clear your Windows cache files, this is your temporary file. It can grow up to a large volume and stop your computer from using RAM properly. In a sense slow it down by preventing it from using free space.Here is how:





1. Quit Internet Explorer, Firefox, or any other web browser


2. Click Start, click ';Control Panel';, and then double-click ';Internet Options';.


3. On the General tab, click ';Delete Files'; under Temporary Internet Files.


4. In the Delete Files dialog box, click to select the ';Delete all offline content'; check box , and then click OK.


5. Click OK.





3. Manage your startups. Your excess CPU usage is due to too many programs running in the background. You can cut these to barebones by alter your msconfig. Here is how:





1. Open your Start menu.


2. Click Run


3. In the command screen type ';msconfig.exe';


4. In the ';system configuration utility';,click either ';service'; or ';startup'; tab


5. Uncheck all programs that your are no longer using.


6. Click ';OK';My computer is running low on memory, what can I clear off it to make more memory?
MEMORY is what your computer uses to run software and the operating system. STORAGE is where your computer stores files. These terms are often confused because they use the same unit of measure, the byte.





If your computer tells you that the disk is full, you need more STORAGE space to store all of your stuff. If you need more memory to run more software, or have upgraded from XP to Vista, etc. you need to install more RAM.





Deleting files from your hard disk when you need more memory, is kind of like adding a quart of oil when your low fuel light comes on. It might be necessary, but isn't going to help your current situation.
You are cleaning your hard drive when your computer needs more Ram.





Check here for what type your system needs:


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MSCONFIG
get an external hard drive and put all your files on there