delivi
Jul 9 2006, 03:33 PM
Here is one of the not so known method for free-up the RAM to make the Windows run faster. When programs run in Windows XP, they frequently use what are called DLLs (Dynamic-Link Libraries). These contain shared programming instructions and other files like icons, graphics, sounds, etc. that different applications use in order to run. DLLs are stored in RAM whenever the applications load them; when you quit a program, XP is supposed to release the DLL from memory. But some DLLs can get stuck. Here is the method to mend this up. Step 1: You can force Windows XP to release DLLs by adding a Registry key. Step 2: Select Start > Run >Enter regedit >Hit Ok Step 3: This will open the Registry Editor and navigate to My Computer -> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SOFTWARE -> Microsoft -> Windows -> CurrentVersion -> Explorer. Step 4: Right click on EXPLORER in the Left Pane, Select New > Key. Step 5: Name it as AlwaysUnloadDLL and set the default value to 1. Step 6: Restart Windows to activate the change. Gove your feed back on this tweak.
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tempest
Jul 10 2006, 07:36 AM
I can`t find this part: CurrentVersion -> Explorer.
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DogEater008
Jul 10 2006, 08:03 AM
what exactly does that do? will it make you lose some function inorder to free up some ram? so far i have read two posts and both are tutorial on ram related subjects. Just buy some more ram people, you will need it eventually when windows vista comes out next year which has a recomanded ram requirement of 1gb.
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Blue-Guy
Jul 10 2006, 10:26 AM
I cant find CurrentVersion -> Explorer. either lol
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Global
Jul 10 2006, 05:40 PM
does this damage your computer at all as i may try this on ym secondary or work computer
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delivi
Jul 10 2006, 06:31 PM
Yes Workinr with the registry is dangerous. Your system will go useless if your Registry gets corrupted. So be careful when working with the registry. Make a backup of the registry and if you are using windows XP then create a restore point befor you touch the registry. QUOTE I can`t find this part: CurrentVersion -> Explorer. QUOTE I cant find CurrentVersion -> Explorer. either lol As far as these are concerned, check that you've travesed the tree through the correct nodes given above.
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NDPA
Jul 10 2006, 06:59 PM
It's a cool trick, but fiddling with the registry is dangerous, so I'd rather avoid it. Even though I know how to use it, even I can go wrong. Does this trick work with any Windows Version prior to XP, perchance?
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FirefoxRocks
Jul 11 2006, 02:50 AM
I usually don't fiddle with the Registry unless absolutely necessary. I use Microsoft Windows Safety Live BETA and CCleaner to remove old keys from the Registry, otherwise I leave it UNTOUCHED. I found the correct folder. I know how to make a key. How do you set the default value of it?
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Dooga
Jul 11 2006, 08:03 AM
Interesting! Does this help me terminate non-responding programs too? Sometimes you just wish that there's a plug that you can unplug to forcefully remove a process.... CTRL ALT DELETE just doesn't work anymore...
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delivi
Jul 13 2006, 06:15 PM
QUOTE FirefoxRocks I found the correct folder. I know how to make a key. How do you set the default value of it? After Creating the key, select the Key name from the tree in the left pane. In the right pane you'll see the Default value change it to 1. QUOTE DoogaInteresting! Does this help me terminate non-responding programs too? Sometimes you just wish that there's a plug that you can unplug to forcefully remove a process.... CTRL ALT DELETE just doesn't work anymore... Dooga, this tweak is not for ending Non responsive applications. It just Unloads the DLLs that occupy the memory after the process is terminated. This will free up the RAM and boost the speed.
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iGuest
Jul 2 2009, 06:02 PM
How to Allocate more cpu and/or more memory to an application
Memory Trick To Speedup Windows Xp
At work I have XP Pro on a 3GHz, 3GB desktop. An MS Access 2003 app I wrote runs in 8 minutes but only uses 10-15% of CPU & 475 MB Page File (per Task Manager). Is there any way of increasing those settings for MS Access (or for any other app for that matter) with the hope of improving execution time?
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ashxu
Jun 28 2008, 12:55 AM
Whoops! I should if read the other posts before trying this... >.> hope my pc doesn't screw up.
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Bayuugan
Jun 9 2008, 04:00 PM
i guess what thread starter is trying to do is to release those DLL tat got stuck, when they are supposed to be released.
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Hirishiolo
Nov 23 2007, 05:56 PM
I also tell you to disable all transparency effects... it will speed up windows xp a lot!!
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teknoTom
Nov 19 2007, 10:49 PM
I know, I only ever touch the registry when ABSOLUTELY necessary (and sometimes not  ) and admittedly, I have never done anything wrong, I would still exercise extreme caution when going into it.
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