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  1. 12-25-2003, 04:31 PM #1
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    Computer gradually loses RAM

    Hi,

    So on my new rig I'm having the same problem as on my laptop - after leaving it on for a couple of days the amount of free RAM I have severely depreciates, even though I have the same amount of apps running. So say I start up and there's .7/1GB free and now 2 days later there's 300MB free. The processes in the task mgr do not add up to anywhere close to 700MB (more like 120 tops), so I don't understand where all this RAM is going. My VM is set to 1.5-3GB. Any ideas?
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  2. 12-25-2003, 05:16 PM #2
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    I would think its just memory "leakage"- apps not releasing memory properly when they have finished with it. If its a problem you could always download a memory manager to claim it back.
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    So what programs are you running?
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    Originally posted by Lord Vetinari
    I would think its just memory "leakage"- apps not releasing memory properly when they have finished with it. If its a problem you could always download a memory manager to claim it back.
    It is memory leakage.
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    Yeah, I thought it'd be something like that. Well I'm gonna try to find a mem manager that works well with large amounts of RAM - so far I haven't had much luck.
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    ...or you could switch to an operating system with better memory control: an NT based OS.
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    Hi:

    The best solution is to turn the computer off everyday.

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    Originally posted by russ_watters
    ...or you could switch to an operating system with better memory control: an NT based OS.
    Well I do use XP pro...
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    Originally posted by sgtgto
    Hi:

    The best solution is to turn the computer off everyday.

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    What if he's running a server?
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    Don't run a server, but usually have a few renders running overnight, and those use a lot of memory. I insalled the trial version of WinTasks pro, but don't see how that takes care of leaks...
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    Monitor: Dell 2001FP | Case:Lian Li 6070 Black |CPU: Intel P4 2.80C HT | Mobo: Abit IC7-G Max 2.0
    RAM: 1GB Kingston HyperX PC3500 | VC: ATI AIW 9800 Pro |HD: Seagate 120GB SATA HD Secondary: Maxtor 160GB SATA
    DVD-RW: Plextor 708-A | DVD: Lite-On 16X DVD
    PSX: Antec TruPower 430 | SC: SB Audigy 2 ZS Platinum | Spkrs: Megaworks 650
    RoadMarauder: Inspiron 8100 (for SALE - PM)
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    would BySoft FreeRam work for you??
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