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matqc20   09-24-2008 at 07:01:24 PM

Ok, so I didnt have any problems with vista and my memory up until now. When i start up my computer my memory usage is at about 25% wich is normal... when i get lets of apps running it normaly peaked at about 40-45%. But now When I start it up is starts at the 25% mark and then gradually goes up to 90%... I have no idea what the problem might be. Can you help? here are some screens...


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megamanx00   09-24-2008 at 07:16:29 PM
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I wouldn't worry about it. As you use Vista it tries to analyze your behavior and will cache files it thinks you use the most. If you play alot of games, it will try to load some of that Game into memory to get it ready. Once you start up another app that needs that memory though Vista will release that memory so it's not a big deal. It also seems to have small memory leaks for background services that start and stop every so often.

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geofelt   09-24-2008 at 07:19:22 PM
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Sorry, I can't read the screenshots.

What has changed from before?
Are you running something new?
Is there some app that is taking lots of space?
Could you have some sort of virus/malware?

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Zorg   09-24-2008 at 08:01:29 PM
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Check the processes tab to see what is using all the memory.

Or you can run Windows Sysinternals - Process Explorer v11.21, it gives you more information.

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matqc20   09-24-2008 at 11:17:38 PM
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It seem this occurs when i try to print something, actually my printer is acting up. i tried to print a document, the program started and cleary sent the printing information to the printer.. but it dosent print. i tryed cancelling it a few times and starting the print again but nothibng would happen. I then realised my memory usage jumped up drasticly everytime I tried to re-print it. Dunno whats the problem but when restarting the comp I get normal memory usage again.... :sweat:

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Zorg   09-24-2008 at 11:47:52 PM
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You have your answer.

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