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| 86120 | 2002-10-04 21:20:00 | hello i have a few problems at the moment firstly on my desktop i have a problem that when my picture changes or i launch a programme it leaves a square piece behind down the bottom in the middle about 1and a half inches square how can i fix this i cannot run a system restore either it seems to have not enough memory lastly for now i cant run pc cd and it would be good too i have just done a scan disk and defrag and emptied temp int files |
chantillylace (2145) | ||
| 86121 | 2002-10-04 23:18:00 | Sounds like your system might need some more RAM. Can you please post your system details, ie. - processor (Pentium/AMD?), - hard disk size and space remaining, - amount of RAM, - video card, etc |
antmannz (28) | ||
| 86122 | 2002-10-05 00:42:00 | I would guess that your system used "shared memory" for on-board graphics. Its often a sign of lack of ram, however some programs are also badly written, which contribute to it. Its usually where a dialogue box was displayed. I have seen it go away when ram is increased though. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 86123 | 2002-10-05 03:43:00 | > Sounds like your system might need some more RAM. > > Can you please post your system details, ie. > - processor (Pentium/AMD?), > - hard disk size and space remaining, > - amount of RAM, > - video card, etc |
chantillylace (2145) | ||
| 86124 | 2002-10-05 03:58:00 | thanks for getting back to me this is very fustrating im a newbie too anyway hope this helps you to help me processor: amd duron(tm) processor authentic amd 900 mhz 128MB SD RAM.BX,PC-100 system c used 5.72GB free 12.8GB microsoft windows me version 4.90.3000 system name OEM COMPUTER Total pysical memory 119.45 available virtual memory1.72GB page file space 1.88GB I hope this helps let me know if you need more information and where i get it from all this means nothing to me just learning and have you any ideas on how to get the pc cd going many thanks |
chantillylace (2145) | ||
| 86125 | 2002-10-05 04:26:00 | How many programmes do you have "running" all the time? If you are loading Office, and a browser, and . . . you will quickly become short of memory . Try not loading a programme until you need it . . . you may find that some aren't used (ever) and the problem will go away . The pagefile size of 1 . 88 GB mught indicate this is happening? 128 MB should be usable . . . whough more is always better . |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 86126 | 2002-10-05 07:20:00 | Try looking at your free resourses, this will give you some idea of the condition of your computer. Click on start\settings\control panel\system\performance and let us know what % of free resourses you have. It's probably best to do this after a start or restart to be a little more accurate. Also press Ctrl Alt Del keys together once and see how many programs are running. |
Rod ger (316) | ||
| 86127 | 2002-10-05 21:14:00 | how do i stop these programmes running they just seem to do it by themselves when i hit the alt ctrl del keys i had 18 running straight away | chantillylace (2145) | ||
| 86128 | 2002-10-05 23:04:00 | go here (http://dipstick01.hostnz.co.nz) and check out the section on startup. I have details on controlling your startup and there is also links and a file that will tell you what exactly all the programs are and if you need them or not when your computer starts. | dipstick01 (445) | ||
| 86129 | 2002-10-05 23:38:00 | At a basic level all you NEED to run Windows is Systray and Explorer. I run antivirus and firewall programs too, but generally Less is Better. Look on your task bar(bottom RH side of your screen) and run your curser over the icons to see what they are try to find the corresponding entry in the close Program window, note them down. Then press Start\Run and enter MSConfig Press enter this shows ALL the programs running at startup( I would tend to leave the ones not shown in the Close program Window alone) Check the programs out and see how they correspnd to what you have already found out. UNTICK the ones you don't need(ie most of them) press Apply , Yes and restart your computer. You should notice a big difference. You can reload any of the entries by doing the process in reverse. |
Rod ger (316) | ||
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