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    Slow computer

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by FFT, Sep 10, 2007.

  1. FFT

    FFT Notebook Consultant

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    Why does my computer start to feel dramatically sluggish when the RAM used approached 1.2GB and more (based on the task manager). I have 2GB of RAM so the computer shouldnt be using the pagefile.

    Is it normal for Firefox to take 100MB+ of RAM?

    I am running a Lenovo T61 with Vista Ultimate.
     
    FFT, Sep 10, 2007
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The ThinkVantage tools can slow things down a bit. You might want to rid yourself of the ones you're not using. Firefox can be a memory hog.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 10, 2007
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  3. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    Look in the task manager and see what's eating the CPU.
    Google the process name if necessary.
     
    swarmer, Sep 10, 2007
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