Tips for Making Better Use of RAM

A. Remove DLLs from cache memory.


If you notice your system running slowly after XP has been running for some time, or if your RAM seems to be getting low for some reason, the culprit may be left-behind DLLs from programs that are no longer running, but that XP still keeps in memory. Sometimes XP keeps DLLs in cache memory even when the program that required them is no longer running, and this cuts down on the memory available to other applications. You can use a simple Registry hack to have XP automatically remove from cache memory DLLs that are no longer needed by programs.

  1. Run the Registry Editor
  2. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Explorer.
  3. Create a new DWORD value named AlwaysUnloadDll, and give it a data value of 1.
  4. Exit the Registry and reboot for the new setting to take effect.


Note:
This setting may cause problems with some programs. Some Windows programs—especially older and 16-bit programs—may issue error messages with this setting in effect; so if that starts happening, delete the new key or give it a value of 0.


B. Reduce the number of colors.


Using 32-bit color takes up a great deal more memory than 16-bit color, and it also puts a greater strain on your processor. If you primarily use business applications such as word processors and spreadsheets, you most likely won't notice a different between 16-bit and 32-bit color, so going with 16-bit color is a good bet. To change your color depth,

  1. Right-click on the desktop
  2. Choose Properties Settings and in the Color Quality box choose 16 bit.

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