Monitor how much CPU and memory resources are being used

Monitor how much CPU and memory resources are being used

The Performance tab includes four graphs. The top two graphs show how much CPU is being used both at the moment and for the past few minutes. (If the CPU Usage History graph appears split, your computer either has multiple CPUs, a single dual-core CPU, or both.) A high percentage means that programs or processes are requiring a lot of CPU resources, which can slow your computer. If the percentage appears frozen at or near 100%, then a program might not be responding.

The bottom two graphs display how much RAM, or physical memory, is being used in megabytes (MB) both at the current moment and for the past few minutes. The percentage of memory being used is listed at the bottom of the Task Manager window. If memory use seems consistently high or slows your computer's performance noticeably, try reducing the number of programs you have open at one time or install more RAM. For more information, see Preventing low memory problems.

To view memory use for individual processes on your computer, click the Processes tab. The Memory (Private Working Set) column is selected by default. Private working set is a subset of working set, a technical term that describes how much memory is being used by each process. Private working set specifically describes the amount of memory a process is using that can't be shared by other processes.

If you are an advanced user, you might want to view other advanced memory values on the Processes tab. To do so, click View, click Select Columns, and then select a memory value:

• Memory - Working Set. Amount of memory in the private working set plus the amount of memory the process is using that can be shared by other processes.
• Memory - Peak Working Set. Maximum amount of working set memory used by the process.
• Memory - Working Set Delta. Amount of change in working set memory used by the process.
• Memory - Commit Size. Amount of virtual memory that is reserved for use by a process.
• Memory - Paged Pool. Amount of committed virtual memory for a process that can be written to another storage medium, such as the hard disk.
• Memory - Non-paged Pool. Amount of committed virtual memory for a process that can't be written to another storage medium.
  
  
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  Three advanced tables below the graphs list various details about memory and resource usage. Under Physical Memory (MB), Total is the amount of RAM installed on your computer, listed in megabytes (MB). Cached refers to the amount of physical memory used recently for system resources. Available is the amount of memory that's immediately available for use by processes, drivers, or the operating system. Free is the amount of memory that is currently unused or doesn't contain useful information (unlike cached files, which do contain useful information).
  Under Kernel Memory (MB), Paged refers to the amount of virtual memory being used by the core part of Windows, called the kernel. Non-paged is the amount of RAM memory used by the kernel.
  The System table includes five fields:
• Handles. Number of unique object identifiers in use by processes. This value is mostly of interest to IT professionals and programmers.
• Threads. Number of objects or processes running within larger processes or programs. This value is mostly of interest to IT professionals and programmers.
• Processes. Number of individual processes running on the computer (you can also view this information on the Processes tab).
• Up Time. Amount of time that has passed since the computer has been restarted.
• Commit (MB). A description of virtual memory use (also known as paging file use). The paging file is space on your hard disk that Windows uses in addition to RAM. The first number is the amount of RAM and virtual memory currently in use, and the second number is the amount of RAM and virtual memory available on your computer.

To view advanced information about how much memory and CPU resources are being used, click the Resource Monitor button. Resource Monitor shows graphical summaries like those in Task Manager, but in greater detail. It also includes more details about resources, such as disk use and network use.

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RAM Defragmenter Alternative

Hi friends,

As you all know, how costly the original RAM defragmenting softwares are. So, I've come up with a short and simple tweak tip to free up your RAM memory. All you have to do is follow some simple steps and succeed in freeing up your RAM memory.

1. Open a new notepad file.

2.Type FreeMem=Space(64000000)

3. Save this file with some name like RAM.vbs all you have to take care is to keep the extension as ".vbs"

4. Close this file and then run it by double clicking on it.

Use Your Computer Hard Disc As RAM

Everybody knows how costly is to buy a new RAM. SO, in order to get almost equal performance, we can also use some memory from our Hard Disc as virtual memory, which acts as a substitute to RAM. Follow the simple steps stated below to do so....

1. Right Click on My Computer & go to Properties

2. Click on Advanced Tab & go to Settings in the Performance Section.

3. Select the next "Advanced" Tab on the "Performance Options" window. On the advanced tab, click the "Change" button in the "Virtual memory" section.

4. Comprehend the implications of the virtual memory settings. On the "Virtual Memory" window, the "initial size" is the minimum amount of hard drive space Windows will allocate to virtual memory. The "maximum size" is the largest size to which Windows will allow your virtual memory to grow. If you set this setting too low and Windows requires more virtual memory than the maximum, Windows will likely crash or freeze and you will need to reboot. Thus, you should select (or keep the selection as) "System managed size." By allowing Windows to manage the virtual memory, Windows will increase and decrease the size of the virtual memory as-needed. It is not recommended under any circumstances to select "No paging file" because this can cause system instability.

5. Choose your virtual memory settings. On the "Virtual Memory" screen, you may modify your virtual memory settings in accordance with Step 4. Once you have made your settings, click the "Set" button. Windows will ask you to reboot. Once you do, your virtual memory settings will be changed.

Fix Memory(RAM) Problems

Memory (RAM) problem is one of the common computer problem that can easily be fixed by every users.

Below I've lined-up common Memory problem its cause and solution.

Problem 1:
System will not boot or does not function properly after installing additional memory modules.

Cause:
Memory module is not the correct type or speed grade for the system of the new memory or the new memory module is not seated properly.

Solution:

1. Replace module with the correct industry-standard device for the computer.
2. One some models, ECC and non-ECC momery modules cannot be mixed.

Problem 2:
Out of memory error.

Cause:
Memory configuration may not be set correctly. You have run out of memory to run the application.

Solution:

1. Use the Device Manager to check memory configuration.
2. Check the application documentation to determine the memory requirements
   

Problem 3:
Memory count during POST is wrong.

Cause:
The memory modules may not be installed correctly. Integrated graphics may use system memory.

Solution:
Check that the memory modules have been installed correctly and that proper modules are used. No action required.


Problem 4:
Insufficient memory error during operation.

Cause:
To many Terminate and Stay Resident programs (TSRs) are installed. You have run out of memory for the application.

Solution:
Delete any TSRs that you may not need. check the memory requirement for the application or add more memory to the computer.


Problem 5:
Power LED flashes Red five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps five times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.)

Cause:
Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad.

Solution:

1. Re-seat DIMMs. Power on the system.
2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module.
3. Replace the memory (RAM).
4. Replace the system board.