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Windows Forum / Windows Me / System Tools / December 2005will more RAM fix low system resources?
My computer is a Pentium III 733mhz with 256m RAM. We recently got cable internet service from Comcast which comes with McAfee security stuff - e.g. firewall, virus scan, and privacy agent. The computer ran fine until I installed the McAfee stuff, now it runs very slow much of the time. The system resource meter says I'm at ~68% (for "user resources") immediately after startup. This drops to 40-50% once I start doing other things. From what I've read online, RAM is not the issue when it comes to low system resources. The suggestions I've found pretty much all just say to remove as many of the TSR programs as possible, but I don't have anything left to cut out. Before I drop any money on RAM I want to make sure that I'm understanding correctly that additional memory will NOT fix the low resources issue. The system requirements for the security software is far below what I have...any ideas? Thanks! In answer to your headline - NO!! Your problem is simply overkill on McAfee If you're connected via a router, then you can ditch the McAfee Firewall and speed your system up  SignatureNoel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's > My computer is a Pentium III 733mhz with 256m RAM. We recently got cable > internet service from Comcast which comes with McAfee security stuff - [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Thanks! hmm, interesting...we're using a run-of-the-mill Netgear router. Are you saying that the router itself will act as a firewall, or that the router may have some firewall capabilities that I can turn on somewhere in the config? > In answer to your headline - NO!! > Your problem is simply overkill on McAfee [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > > > Thanks! ....inline SignatureNoel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's > hmm, interesting...we're using a run-of-the-mill Netgear router. Are you > saying that the router itself will act as a firewall, If it's any sort of a decent NAT router, then yes, it includes firewall capability or that the router may > have some firewall capabilities that I can turn on somewhere in the > config? Which model? what firmware?? a few details (insignificant htough they may seem to you) owuld help! >> In answer to your headline - NO!! >> Your problem is simply overkill on McAfee [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] >> > >> > Thanks! the router model is Netgear WGR614...just bought it a couple weeks ago so firmware I suppose would be the most recent or pretty close. (Router is wireless, but this computer I'm having trouble with is wired to the router via ethernet.) Looking at the router config options, the only mention I see of a firewall is an option to "disable SPI firewall" > .....inline > [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] > >> > > >> > Thanks! http://www.netgear.com/products/details/WGR614.php Yes - it's a NATted device - providing you secure your wireless side properly, you should be able to run without a software firewall on any wired PC. SignatureNoel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2006, Windows) Nil Carborundum Illegitemi http://www.crashfixpc.com/millsrpch.htm http://tinyurl.com/6oztj Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's > the router model is Netgear WGR614...just bought it a couple weeks ago so > firmware I suppose would be the most recent or pretty close. (Router is [quoted text clipped - 59 lines] >> >> > >> >> > Thanks! gotcha...I'l unload the firewall and see how she flies... Thanks much! > http://www.netgear.com/products/details/WGR614.php > Yes - it's a NATted device - providing you secure your wireless side [quoted text clipped - 64 lines] > >> >> > > >> >> > Thanks! System Resources as usually defined when running Win 9x systems has nothing whatsoever to do with the amount of RAM, the cpu or the hard disk but instead refers to two fixed size 64KB stacks used for storing 16 bit pointers and the like. What confuses me is what actual problems you are having. Resources are there to be used and you should not expect to see problems until they drop to the low teens if not into the units at which time you will have to close (not minimise) windows before opening new windows. The more applications you have being launched each time you boot your system the more resources that you will be using. If you feel you need to have more resources available immediately following booting then you have to reduce the number of applications being launched when booting and instead only start them when required. SignatureMike Maltby mike.maltby@gmail.com > My computer is a Pentium III 733mhz with 256m RAM. We recently got > cable internet service from Comcast which comes with McAfee security [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Thanks! >My computer is a Pentium III 733mhz with 256m RAM. We recently got cable >internet service from Comcast which comes with McAfee security stuff - e.g. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >Thanks! See http://www.onlinehelp.bc.ca/tips.htm#resources http://www.aumha.org/win4/a/resource.htm One of the best ways to improve the value of free System Resources is to reduce the number of background "tools and toys" (a.k.a. crap and corruption) that gets loaded when the computer starts up. Use Start - Run - MSCONFIG and go to the Startup tab. Compare the list of items that are loading at startup with the following checklist web sites to see what can be safely dispensed with: http://www2.whidbey.com/djdenham/Uncheck.htm http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php http://www.3feetunder.com/krick/startup/list.html - has trojan related items listed Note: Please ensure that you fully understand the purpose of a startup item, how and why it was put into the startup, and the consequences (if any) of removing it before you make any changes. Some items are very important for the proper and safe functioning of your computer, including at least one item that is listed twice. Disabling an item by unchecking it in MSCONFIG should only be done for testing purposes or as a "last resort" when no other way of getting rid of the unwanted item can be found. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada SignatureMicrosoft MVP (1997 - 2006) On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca |
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