I am at 0% RAM and don't know why!!
I am not a computer genious by any stretch, so please bear with me when you answer. I took my computer in for a tune up. I was told that it is working perfectly, however there is a significant amount of disk usage that is unaccounted for. The tech told me to run a disk check, restart the computer and then do a defrag. I did the disk check and restarted my computer. I still do not have enough (15%) free space to run the defrag. HELP!!!1 person needs an answerI do too
July 8th, 2010 7:21pm

O% RAM?What does this have to do with your problem?Anyway...Do you have any 3rd party programs on your computer that you no longer use? (Games, random music software, editing material etc?)If the answer is yes, uninstall them to free up space.Another thing you could do, is back up your files(Documents, Pictures) to some sort of external hardrive, or online with something like Skydrive. You can get Skydrive service free, if you sign up for a Windows Live ID.After backing up your files, delete them off your computer. Then run a Defrag.Also, another suggestion, get more RAM, if your computer is as old as I think it is, you're running under 1 Gig, of RAM.Although, no matter how many times you do this, you will invariably need to go out and get a new Hard Drive, or a new computer.I would suggest going out and buying a new Hard Drive. Chances are the one you are using is small and outdated. Most computers today come with a 100+ Gigabyte Hard Drive (Unless it is a Mini, or Netbook). If you got this PC a few years ago, I would think it's probably only running a 25-50 Gigabyte drive. While a 50 gig, could suffice until the XP discontinuation in 2014, a 25 might as well be replaced."That which does not kill you, only postpones the inevitable." -Chaos
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July 8th, 2010 7:36pm

Thank you for your help Chaos. Like I said I am not very computer savy. I guess what I meant was that I have 0% free space when I go to my disk defrag. I am at my add/remove program. I have gone through and removed what I know is third party programs. I have a 465 GB external drive that I have moved all of my files and pictures to.When I get updated versions of programs, can I delete the previous versions? For example, I have a program called Microsoft.NET Framework 1.1, Microsoft .NET Frameork hotfix (KB928366), ....2.0 Service Pack 2,....3.0 Service Pack 2 all the way up to Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
July 8th, 2010 7:50pm

When I get updated versions of programs, can I delete the previous versions? For example, I have a program called Microsoft.NET Framework 1.1, Microsoft .NET Frameork hotfix (KB928366), ....2.0 Service Pack 2,....3.0 Service Pack 2 all the way up to Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1NOOOOOO!Do NOT delete these lol, unlike the windows service packs. The .NET Frameworks are NOTcumulative meaning that you need ALL of them, to function and run properly.I am a TINY bit curious now, how big is you HDD(Hard Drive)?"That which does not kill you, only postpones the inevitable." -Chaos
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July 8th, 2010 8:10pm

I am not sure, how do I find out?
July 8th, 2010 8:18pm

I am not sure, how do I find out?ClickStart>My computer>Right click on the "Local dick (C:)">Select properties.Should show a pie chart and above it, it will say, "Capacity", One HUGE number with "Bytes" after it, then to the right of that it will show a smaller number with "GB" after it. The number with GB after it, is the one I'm looking for."That which does not kill you, only postpones the inevitable." -Chaos
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July 8th, 2010 8:23pm

71.5 GB. Would it help if I compressed something??
July 8th, 2010 8:34pm

Compressed? As in?.....Oh compressed YES, good idea, actually in the article I posted for you at the bottom it tells you how to do it!Oh, you know what.... You wouldn't happen to have idk, TONS of Music files would you? Converting those to a smaller format (MP3) would probably free up LOTS of space.Well your HD is big enough, that's for sure but you need 11.25 gigs open to do a Defrag...... Hmmm, did you delete those files and pictures after you put them on your external HDD?And SERIOUSLY what's taking up all that space? That's a LOT of space to take up.... Like I mentioned above, unconverted music files can take up LOTS of space.Try this VERY useful article:http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc750370.aspxHopefully, this will help out enough to clear out disk space."That which does not kill you, only postpones the inevitable." -Chaos
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July 8th, 2010 8:43pm

I did delete all of the files once I moved them. I don't save any music on my computer. If I want to hear something while I am on the computer I put a CD in the disk drive. That only happens rarely!! Love music, but need to concentrate when I work.I am at a loss!!!
July 8th, 2010 9:03pm

Ok, ok...Try this article. It shows MANY valuable tips and ways to free up space.http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc750370.aspxDon't forget once you free up 11.25 Gigs you can run your Defrag. Which, SHOULD free up a decent amount of space ALSO, I am so STUPID, I can't belive I didn't think of this before.Google:Space snifferThis is a dowloadable program that will FIND anyway to free up space.This SHOULD work,"That which does not kill you, only postpones the inevitable." -Chaos
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July 8th, 2010 9:11pm

Thanks for the help Chaos. Space Sniffer keeps freezing up on me. I got it to run a complete scan the other night. It brought up a lot of msn.message. I can't find anything like that on my C: drive. I thought all of my email was kept on line and not in my computer. I am a pack rat when it comes to email!! The one I delete is the one to come back and bite me in the rear. I know the space is there. I have deleted a ton of stuff, but it is not freeing up any space. AHHHHHHHHHH!!! It is probably just an ID 10 T issue. Thanks for trying.
July 10th, 2010 1:39pm

Yeah no problem.Another Idea, check your virtual memory... There's something off, about this. You want four gigs of RAM MAX. There's no use having more than four gigs, Windows XP won't support it:Note: If my calculations are correct it takes 1024MB to equal 1GB. To make sure you VM is correct. Take the amount of RAM that you have physically installed on your computer. Add it together and then increase your memory until you are running 4BG'sTo alter the virtual memory settings:Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, and then clickProperties. Click the Performance tab. Click Virtual Memory, and then click Let me specify my own virtual memory settings.Click the hard disk that you want to use for virtual memory, and then select the minimum and maximum amounts of virtual memory.Click OK, click OK, and then restart your computer Try this:The Disk Cleanup tool helps you free up space on your hard disk by searching your disk for files that you can safely delete. You can choose to delete some or all of the files. Use Disk Cleanup to perform any of the following tasks to free up space on your hard disk:Remove temporary Internet files. Remove downloaded program files. For example, ActiveX controls and Java applets that are downloaded from the Internet.Empty the Recycle Bin. Remove Windows temporary files. Remove optional Windows components that you are not using. Remove installed programs that you no longer use. You can start Disk Cleanup, by doing any of the following:Click Start, and then click Run. In the Open box, type cleanmgr, and then click OK.-or- Click Start, point to All Programs, point toAccessories, point to System Tools, and then clickDisk Cleanup. -or- In Windows Explorer or My Computer, right-click the disk in which you want to free up space, clickProperties, click the General tab, and then clickDisk Cleanup. Remove Files Stored on Your Hard DiskTo remove files stored on your hard disk that you no longer use, follow these steps:Click Start, and then click My Computer. Right-click the disk in which you want to free up space, and then click Properties. Click the General tab, and then click Disk Cleanup.Click the Disk Cleanup tab (if it is not already selected), click to select the check boxes next to the files that you want to remove, and then clickOK. Click Yes to the proceed with this action, and then click OK. Remove Windows ComponentsTo remove Windows components that you are not using, follow these steps:Click Start, and then click My Computer. Right-click the disk in which you want to free up space, and then click Properties. Click the General tab, and then click Disk Cleanup.Click the More Options tab, and then under Windows components, clickClean up. The Windows Components Wizard starts. In the Components list, click to clear the check box next to the component(s) that you want to remove.A shaded check box next to a component indicates that only some of its subcomponents are installed.If you want to remove a subcomponent, click Details, click to clear the check box next to the subcomponent(s) that you want to remove, and then clickOK. Click Next. In the Completing the Windows Components Wizard page, click Finish.Click OK, click Yes to proceed with this action, and then clickOK. Remove Installed ProgramsTo remove programs that you no longer use, follow these steps:Click Start, and then click My Computer. Right-click the disk in which you want to free up space, and then click Properties. Click the General tab, and then click Disk Cleanup.Click the More Options tab, and then under Installed programs, clickClean up. The Add or Remove Programs dialog box is displayed. In the Currently installed programs list, click the program that you want to remove, and then clickRemove (or Change/Remove). If you receive a prompt to confirm the removal of the program, click Yes. Repeat step 5 and 6 to remove other programs that you no longer use, and then clickClose. Click OK, click Yes to proceed with this action, and then clickOK. Remove Restore PointsTo remove all restore points except the most recent restore point, follow these steps:Click Start, and then click My Computer. Right-click the disk in which you want to free up space, and then click Properties. Click the General tab, and then click Disk Cleanup.Click the More Options tab, and then under System Restore, clickClean up. Click Yes to remove all but the most recent restore point. Click OK, click Yes to proceed with this action, and then clickO Young and learning...Have mercy - ChaosIf this post resolves your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" buttons. This helps other users with similar problems find the answer faster.
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July 10th, 2010 6:54pm

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