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    Mysteries of Windows memory management explained.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 2, 2010.

  1. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    In the past there has been a LOT of confusion here about how Windows (Vista and Win7) manage memory. There are many myths, misconceptions and downright lies about the subject. Much of this arises from assumptions based on old versions of Windows (XP, 2000, 98 etc,).

    These two videos from the 2010 PDC will debunk those myths and give us the straight poop on what REALLY is going on. These are from the definitive EXPERT on the topic Mark Russinovich.

    PDC10

    Mysteries of Windows memory management part 1 of 2

    PDC10

    Mysteries of Windows memory management part 2 of 2

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 2, 2010
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    But my memories are full! How do I run a memory increaser? ;)
     
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  6. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    Ha! Ha! But come on guys, seriously this really is a great pair of videos for those of us who want to understand the memory management model currently employed by Windows.

    Gary
     
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    booboo12 Notebook Prophet

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    buttt...butttt I just downloaded 4 GB! XD

    Thanks for the links though, very interesting. I knew that Vista and 7 used memory much differently than XP (following the whole free RAM is wasted RAM philosophy) but it's great to see it explained further in depth! Repped! :)
     
    booboo12, Nov 3, 2010
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    There certainly is a lot of useless, outdated 'knowledge' being held on to by a lot of people who are either unwilling or unable to learn how Win7 and Server 2008 really work.
     
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  9. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    And these two videos go a long way toward resolving that issue.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 3, 2010
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