Do I need all this processes?

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Hi. I have over 60 processes on start up & its using about 1.04gb ram.


Are there any processes here that I don't need on start up? Trying to slim the memory usage down.

thank you.
 

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Go to start and type msconfig.
In msconfig go to startup.
That is the place to start. You will see many startup programs that you recognize. You will know that you do not need some at startup.
Black Viper is an excellent source for information on the subject.
Use the link given above, by Ilikefree.
 

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I have un ticked everything possible in msconfig startup.

Looking through services, but most stuff looks important.

that site that I was linked to is a bit overwhelming. Do I dl a preset or something? Will it reduce memory usage significant?
 

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Click on the top of memory usage. Lets see what is using ram. Clicking will put the usage in order, by amout used.
Also, click on show process by all users, first.
I am afraid however, that Vista needs and uses a lot of RAM a Minimum of 1GB is needed even to have Vista. I use 1.20 at startup, but I have 6GB.
I will look at the RAM that is used, but I think that you will not be able to do much. The removal of some features may help, but the gain will be nominal and you will lose the essence of Vista.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5125010_reduce-memory-usage.html
 

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    Dell XPS420
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    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
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    DSL provided by ATT

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
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    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD 1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp 1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm 1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset. Only ever used a laptop. Also use USB Freeview TV Card Lenovo Docking Station External Speakers Other bits a pieces as needed
Why are you trying to slim down your memery usage? You bought the ram, so swhy would you not want to use it all?

I can see if youre bogged down, but if you have more than 4Gigs, then you should have no issues.

Its like ordering a 12" sub and never eating 6" of it.
 

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Patonb said:
Why are you trying to slim down your memery usage? You bought the ram, so swhy would you not want to use it all?

I can see if youre bogged down, but if you have more than 4Gigs, then you should have no issues.

Its like ordering a 12" sub and never eating 6" of it.
Click to expand...

I only have 4GB (well maxes out at only 3.25gb:sa:) & so trying to slim down so demanding games run goo. Too much work to upgrade to 64bit os & have to reinstall everything. maybe one day
 

My Computer

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  • CPU
    it 870
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    4GB
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    GT220
    Monitor(s) Displays
    30" + 24"
    Screen Resolution
    1600p
    Hard Drives
    old 320GB
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