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    adobe reader 8 uses too much RAM

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by lokster, Jan 15, 2008.

  1. lokster

    lokster Notebook Deity

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    on windows home premium 32bit 2gb of ram opening a 50mb pdf document eats up 300mb and rising. to the point it makes my laptop slow. why is it eating so much RAM? the latest things ive done was an update of windows a last week. havent been on the net till today and i cant read my pdf files. =/

    btw ive tested with other files of different sizes its definitely the program because if i leave it running it will continue to eat up RAM. =/

    any solution or patch to share thanks...
     
    lokster, Jan 15, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Lithus, Jan 15, 2008
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  3. lokster

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    thank you :p
     
    lokster, Jan 15, 2008
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  4. thnksfrthmmrs

    thnksfrthmmrs Notebook Evangelist

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    There is Adobe Reader SpeedUp if you really wanna continue using Adobe Reader, but switching to Foxit is better imo.
     
    thnksfrthmmrs, Jan 15, 2008
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  5. scooberdoober

    scooberdoober Penguins FTW!

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    Foxit is the way to go for free viewing, but for form filling, I think you have to pay.
     
    scooberdoober, Jan 15, 2008
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  6. Nocturnal310

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    There is a feature which allows Adobe to load faster..

    But i have dropped Adobe...using Foxit & loving it
     
    Nocturnal310, Jan 16, 2008
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  7. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    I've been using foxit reader and I like it. Adobe Reader is way to bloated these days.
     
    Metamorphical, Jan 16, 2008
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    Another vote for Foxit. Adobe is killing themselves by adding so much bloat to the reader. It's just way over the top now.
     
    orev, Jan 16, 2008
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  9. Gintoki

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    I'm another happy foxit user. You could find this and more software on my best free software for windows thread in case you have more programs running slow for you or something.
     
    Gintoki, Jan 16, 2008
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  10. Nocturnal310

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    thanks Calvin...will check it out...btw removed Norton from my system...comp startup time is much much lower now...using Commodo + NOD32
     
    Nocturnal310, Jan 16, 2008
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  11. shaelheart

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    Adobe has addressed this problem. Adobe is coming out with Adobe Reader Light, which is no longer hog eater.
     
    shaelheart, Jan 18, 2008
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  12. Gintoki

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    I believe you are talking about the unofficial program. Adobe hasn't come out with anything like that or notified anyone of it coming out.
     
    Gintoki, Jan 18, 2008
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  13. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    I have not heard of this either.
     
    crash, Jan 18, 2008
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  14. jin07

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    Foxit reader is much better than adobe. I don't see how any other program can do it better. It's small (~5.5 mb), opens pdf files instantly, has plenty of options, and is light on the resources.
     
    jin07, Jan 18, 2008
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  15. Nocturnal310

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    I installed Foxit on Dads laptop...i installed FF also...

    I am doing all i can to promote such great open Softwares..
    Its high time MS stops harassing the market
     
    Nocturnal310, Jan 19, 2008
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  16. scythie

    scythie I died for your sins.

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    Uhm, Adobe is not part of Microsoft. Is it?
     
    scythie, Jan 19, 2008
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  17. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Mutually exclusive...
    I ve noticed open free softwares are much better...Eg.: FF, Foxit, Commodo, AVG etc etc...

    Topic Should be closed now!
     
    Nocturnal310, Jan 19, 2008
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