DOES UNLOADING DLL INCREASE PERFOMANCE?

[sxbmb]

I was just wondering if i unloaded my dll would it make my computer faster.I am looking for ways in wich i can reduce ram leakeage as much as i possibly can.

 

[sturm]

If the os doesnt need it it should unload it, Doesn't always happen though.
Will it make your computer faster? if your low on memory maybe. If your running like 1 gig or more then no it wont.

 

[Zoron]

Not according to XP Myths

Always Unload DLL Tweak (Disable DLL Caching)

[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer] "AlwaysUnloadDLL"

Myth - "Enabling this frees up more memory and improves performance"

Reality - "Adding this Registry Key in Windows 2000 or XP has no effect since this registry key is no longer supported in Microsoft Windows 2000 or later. The Shell automatically unloads a DLL when its usage count is zero, but only after the DLL has not been used for a period of time. This inactive period might be unacceptably long at times, especially when a Shell extension DLL is being debugged. For operating systems prior to Windows 2000, you can shorten the inactive period by adding this registry key."

Lots of interesting little tidbits there.

 

[sxbmb]

i was hóping you would also tell me tips on how to speed up my computer.

 

[JesterX]

It doesnt actually make things run faster, it just makes things use less memory. If you have more than 512MB of RAM, dont use the tweak, theres no point.

 

[Zoron]

Well that, and the fact that it doesn't actually work on Windows 2000 or later...