This has been an annoying problem for a couple of weeks. My cursor has been flickering, sometimes I can't copy & paste right it annoys the [expletive] out of me. Then it says virtual memory is low so it closes programs and I have to restart the computer. Can anyone help me?
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LaLa
, Aug 02 2009 12:16 PM
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 12:16 PM
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:04 PM
How much RAM does your computer have?
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:06 PM
How do you find that out...How much RAM does your computer have?
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:10 PM
How do you find that out...
Right-click the My Computer icon, and select Properties from the menu that appears.
Look for the info under the general tab.
What programs are you using when you are having this problem?
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:10 PM
yea how do you fine RAM in a laptop
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:11 PM
504 MB of ram.Right-click the My Computer icon, and select Properties from the menu that appears.
Look for the info under the general tab.
What programs are you using when you are having this problem?
I just use AIM & Firefox thats it. But it happens regardless.
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:16 PM
No wonder. lol504 MB of ram.
I just use AIM & Firefox thats it. But it happens regardless.
You need at least 1 GB to do basic stuff with your computer.
Firefox and AIM use a lot of RAM. Your computer is probably shutting down because you don't have enough memory to run all the program you use.
How old is your computer? 2-3 years?
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:16 PM
yea, sounds like a ram issue...something hogging your resources
do you have programs for dealing with spyware/viruses?
do you have programs for dealing with spyware/viruses?
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:17 PM
Yeh 2 yrs.No wonder. lol
You need at least 1 GB to do basic stuff with your computer.
Firefox and AIM use a lot of RAM. Your computer is probably shutting down because you don't have enough memory to run all the program you use.
How old is your computer? 2-3 years?
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:17 PM
AIM might be the prolbem
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:19 PM
You need to upgrade your RAM.Yeh 2 yrs.
Do you have a laptop?
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:20 PM
This is the laptop. :lol: I might be getting a new one soon but I want to see if I can still savage this one 1st.You need to upgrade your RAM.
Do you have a laptop?
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:20 PM
umm i use my MSN,Yahoo messenger, and 3 to 4 internet pages at the same time. Comp is like 4-5 years old. Never had this problem.No wonder. lol
You need at least 1 GB to do basic stuff with your computer.
Firefox and AIM use a lot of RAM. Your computer is probably shutting down because you don't have enough memory to run all the program you use.
How old is your computer? 2-3 years?
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:21 PM
Yeh...Windows Live OneCareyea, sounds like a ram issue...something hogging your resources
do you have programs for dealing with spyware/viruses?
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:24 PM
what kind of laptop do you have
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:25 PM
I think it's time for a new computer or upgrade your RAM.Yeh...Windows Live OneCare
You are having this problem because your computer doesn't have enough memory to use all the programs you are using at the same time.
XP, Live OneCare, Anti-virus, Firefox, AIM, etc. that's a lot for 504 of RAM.
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:26 PM
Damn theres nothing I can do to fix it? Alright thx for the help then Nissan.
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:31 PM
not sure what a good free spyware program is (I'm sure someone on here can tell you) but you should probably run one of those if this is more of a new problem
but yea, your best bet is upgrading
it might help to stop some programs from starting up, but that might be a little complicated if you don't have a program that makes it easy for you or know a decent amount about computers. if you notice several icons at the bottom right hand side of your screen near the clock, you can right click on them and exit them if you believe you're not using them. a lot of the time they will tell you what they are just by running your mouse over them without clicking
but yea, your best bet is upgrading
it might help to stop some programs from starting up, but that might be a little complicated if you don't have a program that makes it easy for you or know a decent amount about computers. if you notice several icons at the bottom right hand side of your screen near the clock, you can right click on them and exit them if you believe you're not using them. a lot of the time they will tell you what they are just by running your mouse over them without clicking
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 01:49 PM
Upgrade your RAM and edit your registry startup.Damn theres nothing I can do to fix it? Alright thx for the help then Nissan.
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Posted August 02, 2009 - 03:35 PM
If he has enough hard disk space, increase virtual memory. Though...that isn't the wisest choice but it solves memory problems for the time being.
How can one still survive with 512mb...=.="
How can one still survive with 512mb...=.="
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