Keith: Good answer. I installed the MaxMem program and it sure allows me to reclaim the memory when required. Thanks
Ralph ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Thompson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 7:36 PM Subject: Re: PCWorks: Locked Memory Increases To near total memory > I have found MaxMem to be a very efficient memory recovery tool Its available > from > > http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/system/maxmem.htm > > You do want to set the values of recovery higher than the defaults, but it > doesn't seem to take much in the resources and definately gives back the > 'locked' memory. > > (settings suggested: > Minimum 35%, > Periodic 55% > Agressive 70% > Left click operation - Agressive. > > I have suggested this to a number of individuals on another list that were using > ME. > > Keith Thompson > > > Ralph wrote: > > > Hi all: > > Having a problem with locked memory increasing while playing music with > > Musicmatch or Windows Media player. The problem occurs when playing from > > library or CD. > > > > The amount of locked memory gradually increases (hours) until the system > > starts freezing and intermittent buzzing in the sound, the problem occurs > > regardless of other applications activity. I increased the memory to 256 MB > > and it takes longer to get to the problem but same thing occurs. > > I have turned off all of the startup applications and unnecessary > > tasks...same situation. > > Once the locked memory increases it cannot be unlocked by stopping the music > > programs, only a reboot will reset it. > > > > Ideas Please > > > > Ralph > > > > Os; Win ME 4.90.3000 > > 850 MHz Celeron > > 256 MB Memory > > Music Match 7.50.1026 > > Windows Media Player 9.00.00.2980 > > Keith Thompson, Worthington, OH ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
