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    DaddyTommie Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 20, 2011, 05:54 PM
    Do I have to shut my computer off or do I just log off when I'm finishing working on
    My memory on my computer is low, how do I fix this?
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    Mar 20, 2011, 06:06 PM

    You can usually add more memory (physical) or free up hard drive space to gain more virtual memory. Or go to a larger hard disk drive.
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    Mar 20, 2011, 07:50 PM

    Can I ask why you think it is low?
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    May 28, 2011, 01:12 PM
    By memory do you meed RAM or Hard Drive space?

    Here are some tips...

    If it is a oldish computer:
    -Install more RAM to speed it up a little. RAM is like a schools playground, the more RAM(playground) the more kids(programs) can play in there at one time. Startup is normally not affected but once windows is loaded you will see a difference.
    -Uninstall all unused programs, printer and so forth...
    -Move your personal files like music, photos,. to an external hard drive. If you have a lot of personal files, once move to an external hard drive normally greatly improves speed. Defrag after moving.
    PS: REMEMBER, external hard drives are great for backups but the too can break or become faulty.

    If your computer is newish:
    Installing RAM and transferring. All personal files to an external source can make a difference but the chances with new computers are that it's either 2 or more anti virus-like programs installed or there is just no anti virus installed and a virus is hogging up memory...
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