I am using WIN98, how can I stop unwanted memory resident programs from automatically loading everytime.?
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Click Start, Run, type in msconfig\nGo to the Startup tab and uncheck the programs you don't want to load automatically.\nClick Apply and OK, you don't need to reboot, they'll be gone next time you start your computer.
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Go to start-Run and type "msconfig".  Go to the "startup" tab.\n\nYou can uncheck the program from the list there.  That will stop it from running automatically at boot.
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Right click on the icon on the task bar or open the program up from the programs menu and disable it.  Hope this helps!
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every program does. Especially when the program takes up a large percentage of your memory. Add more ram.\n\nOr clean up your startup using msconfig.
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get a registry cleaner. when you uninstall there can be traces of a program left in your registry.
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There is two way to solve this problems:\n1)Close some unwanted application that is running time error is occur.\n2)second way is increase the virtual memory there is three option\n  i)Custom Size: in that we provide size depand upon system drive size\n ii) System Manage Size: this is best option for most os(Recommanded)\n iii) No page file\n\nSO according to your requirement you can set your virtual memory if you don't know how much memory you want to require then go with "system manage size" .
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Don't bother downloading some crap software that will just consume system resources. You don't need it.\n\nI'm assuming you're using Firefox, because IE isn't smart enough to do something like this. To turn off remembering searchs and such, go to Tools -> Options -> Privacy -> Saved Forms -> Uncheck "Save Information when I enter in Forms and the Search Bar".\n\nHope that helps. Enjoy! :)
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Article taken from:\nhttp://www.askbobrankin.com/low_virtual_memory.html\n\nFeelin' Mighty Low (on Memory)When all of your computer's real physical memory (RAM) is in use, Windows will try to create virtual memory by grabbing a chunk of hard drive space and treating it like real memory. Your software can't tell the difference between real and virtual memory, but you might because virtual memory access is much slower, due to the hard drive activity it requires.\n\nIf you encounter the low virtual memory error message, then you have used the maximum amount of real plus virtual memory that is supported on your system. Sometimes programs that crash or ones that are poorly designed will not return their working memory space to the operating system when they're done using it. Other programs that need a large amount of memory to run may fail because Windows cannot "see" the available memory. In most cases, a shutdown and restart will resolve this problem.\n\nWindows Knows BestIf you still see the dreaded "Your system is low on virtual memory" message then the first thing to do is make sure your computer is configured to allow Windows to automatically manage the virtual memory. In Windows XP, follow these steps:\n\n\nClick Start, then open the Control Panel.\n\nClick Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.\n\nClick the Advanced tab.\n\nUnder Performance, click Settings.\n\nClick the Advanced tab.\n\nUnder Virtual memory, click Change.\n\nUnder Drive [Volume Label], click the drive that contains the paging file (virtual memory) settings that you want to change. In almost every case, this will be your C: drive.\n\nClick to select the "System managed size" option, then click Set.\n\nClick OK three times and restart your computer.\n\nWhen you allow Windows to manage your virtual memory, it should make the optimum amount of virtual memory available, by automatically shrinking or enlarging the paging file as needed. If that doesn't solve the low virtual memory problem, there are a few more things you can try.\n\nEliminate Non-Essential ProgramsOver time, we tend to accumulate a bit of clutter on a computer. My article "Making Windows XP Run Faster!" will show you how to keep your system updated, eliminate viruses & spyware, scrub the hard disk of unneeded files, slim down your startup selections, and eliminate unnecessary system services. All of these things will free up resources in your computer, making it run faster and more reliably.\n\nAdd RAM to Your SystemIt might just be the case that your computer needs more real, physical memory. By this I mean RAM sticks that can be purchased in most computer, electronics, or office supply stores. If your PC is more than three years old, chances are it's close to being obsolete -- at least in terms of the ability to run today's resource-hogging software packages. And adding RAM to an older computer is the most effective thing you can do to upgrade it.\n\nTo see how much memory you have installed, follow these steps under Windows XP:\n\n\nClick Start, then open the Control Panel.\n\nClick Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.\n\nOn the System Properties window, you'll see the type and speed of your processor (CPU) and the amount of RAM. Note that Windows always seems to report that you have slightly less memory than you actually have. For example, if Windows reports 496 MB of RAM, you actually have 512 MB. (Memory will always be installed in 64 MB increments.)\n\nThe more RAM you have, the better your computer will perform. I recommend you have a minimum 256 megabytes (MB) of RAM, but with 512 MB or even a gigabyte of RAM, you'll notice much better performance.\n\nPlan B: Recycle Your ComputerIf popping the hood on your old PC sounds like too much trauma, consider buying a new one. Computer prices have dropped a lot over the past few years, and the computing power you get for your money is going u
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1) Use Winpatrol to stop all your programs loading on startup. You only want Windows and your security software.\n2) Use Ccleaner. Run the cleaner, run the Issues tool, uninstall any programs you no longer use.\n3) Defragment all the partitions on your hard drive from start - programs - accessories - system tools - defragmenter. Leave the pc while it runs.\n4) Make sure you have a firewall, an anti virus, 3 anti spyware programs, update and run them at least once a week.\n5) Run your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.\n6) Try to get 1 gig RAM.\n\nYou need to install one firewall.\nThe Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. \nhttp://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall\nhttp://www.comodogroup.com/  - Comodo security suite.\n\nYou need to install one anti virus;\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/  -AVG anti virus or\nhttp://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus \n\nYou need all three anti spyware programs;\nhttp://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.\nhttp://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware\n\nUtilities;\nhttp://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser.\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool\nhttp://www.winpatrol.com\nSpywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.com\nhttp://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
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Try cleaning out your registry with http://ccleaner.com\nits free.
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You might have a lot of programs running and have little RAM memory left. Or maybe you might have a virus. I recomend that you check for viruses and for your memory.
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You are supposed to have a bunch of things running under processes. The vast majority of those things are windows processes. If you think there are programs running that shouldn't be, get a spyware/malware remover such as SpyBot, or AdAware. Another good thing to do is go into Add/Remove programs, and "Remove" anything that you don't use. Just make sure you find out what it is before you remove it. It's not unusual to have that many processes running...in fact, right now I have over 50.
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Is it a old computer?  How much RAM are you running?  Could be that you have spyware and malicious programs running in the background that you are not aware of.
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By going through this problem one can suspect the same which u said. \n\nThere are few checks u can make\n1. Go to add/remove programmes in control panel and check if any unlnown programme installed there. IF u find one remove it.\n\n2. U can block the programme appearing at start-up. For That go to <start>/<run> and write "msconfig" u will see a small window then select the "startup" tab and see the list of programmes which get activated once u boot the pc. try to find any entry which u dont want to run and uncheck it. Apply the settings\n\nI hope this will do.
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Your machine is lacking in memory.\n\nYou are running too many memory resident programs and/or you have more windows open (could be browser windows or other applications). \n\nReduce the active load on your machine.\n\nIf that does not help, then restart, may be a program is stuck in a loop somewhere.\n\nIf even that does not help, run an anti-virus, may be you have avirus.\n\nIf that also does not help, try reinstalling the operating system.\n\nIn case nothing of the above works, get a new machine with better specs.
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use start--run--msconfig to disable unwanted startup programs...use start--run--services.msc to disable all unwanted services...\njust google if you dont know what a process is used for or IM me...
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