So I have home premium, and I find that windows just stop opening sometimes
when my ram is over 55% used.

For example...
-Cant open new tabs in IE.
-Cant open folders after I click "computer"
-Cant right click.

Other things happen that I cant really think of...but im looking for some
help...anyone know?

Maybe try a memory check - i beleive Vista has a built-in tool for checking
memory & that it is quite fussy with chips


"Noob Rex" <Noob Rex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:30E4B6F3-83B6-4B93-B929-DF7D8C9B4300@microsoft.com...
> So I have home premium, and I find that windows just stop opening
> sometimes
> when my ram is over 55% used.
>
> For example...
> -Cant open new tabs in IE.
> -Cant open folders after I click "computer"
> -Cant right click.
>
> Other things happen that I cant really think of...but im looking for some
> help...anyone know?

Maybe try a memory check - i beleive Vista has a built-in tool for checking
memory & that it is quite fussy with chips


"Noob Rex" <Noob Rex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:30E4B6F3-83B6-4B93-B929-DF7D8C9B4300@microsoft.com...
> So I have home premium, and I find that windows just stop opening
> sometimes
> when my ram is over 55% used.
>
> For example...
> -Cant open new tabs in IE.
> -Cant open folders after I click "computer"
> -Cant right click.
>
> Other things happen that I cant really think of...but im looking for some
> help...anyone know?

Hi Noob Rex,

Do you have 32-bit or 64-bit? The 32-bit system has a 4GB memory limit, so
the amount of memory in your machine might be the problem. Another problem
might be that the individual memory sticks might not be compatible with each
other or the
motherboard, particularly if using them in a dual channel configuration. I
agree with JethroUK in that you should use a memory checker. A better memory
checker than Vistas built in tool can be obtained from Memtest86+ at
www.memtest.org. This
program fits on a floppy and is operating system independant. To run this
program, simply reboot your machine from the floppy. Allow to run for several
full cycles to fully check your memory. What you need to do next will depend
on the results from the tests.
Dwarf

"JethroUK©" wrote:

> Maybe try a memory check - i beleive Vista has a built-in tool for checking
> memory & that it is quite fussy with chips
>
>
> "Noob Rex" <Noob Rex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:30E4B6F3-83B6-4B93-B929-DF7D8C9B4300@microsoft.com...
> > So I have home premium, and I find that windows just stop opening
> > sometimes
> > when my ram is over 55% used.
> >
> > For example...
> > -Cant open new tabs in IE.
> > -Cant open folders after I click "computer"
> > -Cant right click.
> >
> > Other things happen that I cant really think of...but im looking for some
> > help...anyone know?
>
>

Hi Noob Rex,

Do you have 32-bit or 64-bit? The 32-bit system has a 4GB memory limit, so
the amount of memory in your machine might be the problem. Another problem
might be that the individual memory sticks might not be compatible with each
other or the
motherboard, particularly if using them in a dual channel configuration. I
agree with JethroUK in that you should use a memory checker. A better memory
checker than Vistas built in tool can be obtained from Memtest86+ at
www.memtest.org. This
program fits on a floppy and is operating system independant. To run this
program, simply reboot your machine from the floppy. Allow to run for several
full cycles to fully check your memory. What you need to do next will depend
on the results from the tests.
Dwarf

"JethroUK©" wrote:

> Maybe try a memory check - i beleive Vista has a built-in tool for checking
> memory & that it is quite fussy with chips
>
>
> "Noob Rex" <Noob Rex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:30E4B6F3-83B6-4B93-B929-DF7D8C9B4300@microsoft.com...
> > So I have home premium, and I find that windows just stop opening
> > sometimes
> > when my ram is over 55% used.
> >
> > For example...
> > -Cant open new tabs in IE.
> > -Cant open folders after I click "computer"
> > -Cant right click.
> >
> > Other things happen that I cant really think of...but im looking for some
> > help...anyone know?
>
>

I have the 32 bit. I ran the memory diagnostic tool for vista and it didnt
find any problems. The mobo recognizes them according to CPU-Z. I dont have
a floppy so I cant run memtest....I dont get it, it goes up past 55% and
windows wont open. Usually its IE7 thats taking up like 25% ram, when I
close it everything works normally again. Any other ideas?

"Dwarf" wrote:

> Hi Noob Rex,
>
> Do you have 32-bit or 64-bit? The 32-bit system has a 4GB memory limit, so
> the amount of memory in your machine might be the problem. Another problem
> might be that the individual memory sticks might not be compatible with each
> other or the
> motherboard, particularly if using them in a dual channel configuration. I
> agree with JethroUK in that you should use a memory checker. A better memory
> checker than Vistas built in tool can be obtained from Memtest86+ at
> www.memtest.org. This
> program fits on a floppy and is operating system independant. To run this
> program, simply reboot your machine from the floppy. Allow to run for several
> full cycles to fully check your memory. What you need to do next will depend
> on the results from the tests.
> Dwarf
>
> "JethroUK©" wrote:
>
> > Maybe try a memory check - i beleive Vista has a built-in tool for checking
> > memory & that it is quite fussy with chips
> >
> >
> > "Noob Rex" <Noob Rex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:30E4B6F3-83B6-4B93-B929-DF7D8C9B4300@microsoft.com...
> > > So I have home premium, and I find that windows just stop opening
> > > sometimes
> > > when my ram is over 55% used.
> > >
> > > For example...
> > > -Cant open new tabs in IE.
> > > -Cant open folders after I click "computer"
> > > -Cant right click.
> > >
> > > Other things happen that I cant really think of...but im looking for some
> > > help...anyone know?
> >
> >

I have the 32 bit. I ran the memory diagnostic tool for vista and it didnt
find any problems. The mobo recognizes them according to CPU-Z. I dont have
a floppy so I cant run memtest....I dont get it, it goes up past 55% and
windows wont open. Usually its IE7 thats taking up like 25% ram, when I
close it everything works normally again. Any other ideas?

"Dwarf" wrote:

> Hi Noob Rex,
>
> Do you have 32-bit or 64-bit? The 32-bit system has a 4GB memory limit, so
> the amount of memory in your machine might be the problem. Another problem
> might be that the individual memory sticks might not be compatible with each
> other or the
> motherboard, particularly if using them in a dual channel configuration. I
> agree with JethroUK in that you should use a memory checker. A better memory
> checker than Vistas built in tool can be obtained from Memtest86+ at
> www.memtest.org. This
> program fits on a floppy and is operating system independant. To run this
> program, simply reboot your machine from the floppy. Allow to run for several
> full cycles to fully check your memory. What you need to do next will depend
> on the results from the tests.
> Dwarf
>
> "JethroUK©" wrote:
>
> > Maybe try a memory check - i beleive Vista has a built-in tool for checking
> > memory & that it is quite fussy with chips
> >
> >
> > "Noob Rex" <Noob Rex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:30E4B6F3-83B6-4B93-B929-DF7D8C9B4300@microsoft.com...
> > > So I have home premium, and I find that windows just stop opening
> > > sometimes
> > > when my ram is over 55% used.
> > >
> > > For example...
> > > -Cant open new tabs in IE.
> > > -Cant open folders after I click "computer"
> > > -Cant right click.
> > >
> > > Other things happen that I cant really think of...but im looking for some
> > > help...anyone know?
> >
> >

Could your settings for pagefile have been hosed somehow?

RC computer,
properties
advanced system settings (left pane)
advanced tab
performance settings button
advanced tab
virtual memory area - change button
should have automatically manage page files size ......

Michael

"Noob Rex" <NoobRex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4466EE49-397E-4BB6-8AAA-9D6DC79617C6@microsoft.com...
>I have the 32 bit. I ran the memory diagnostic tool for vista and it didnt
> find any problems. The mobo recognizes them according to CPU-Z. I dont
> have
> a floppy so I cant run memtest....I dont get it, it goes up past 55% and
> windows wont open. Usually its IE7 thats taking up like 25% ram, when I
> close it everything works normally again. Any other ideas?
>
> "Dwarf" wrote:
>
>> Hi Noob Rex,
>>
>> Do you have 32-bit or 64-bit? The 32-bit system has a 4GB memory limit,
>> so
>> the amount of memory in your machine might be the problem. Another
>> problem
>> might be that the individual memory sticks might not be compatible with
>> each
>> other or the
>> motherboard, particularly if using them in a dual channel configuration.
>> I
>> agree with JethroUK in that you should use a memory checker. A better
>> memory
>> checker than Vistas built in tool can be obtained from Memtest86+ at
>> www.memtest.org. This
>> program fits on a floppy and is operating system independant. To run this
>> program, simply reboot your machine from the floppy. Allow to run for
>> several
>> full cycles to fully check your memory. What you need to do next will
>> depend
>> on the results from the tests.
>> Dwarf
>>
>> "JethroUK©" wrote:
>>
>> > Maybe try a memory check - i beleive Vista has a built-in tool for
>> > checking
>> > memory & that it is quite fussy with chips
>> >
>> >
>> > "Noob Rex" <Noob Rex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:30E4B6F3-83B6-4B93-B929-DF7D8C9B4300@microsoft.com...
>> > > So I have home premium, and I find that windows just stop opening
>> > > sometimes
>> > > when my ram is over 55% used.
>> > >
>> > > For example...
>> > > -Cant open new tabs in IE.
>> > > -Cant open folders after I click "computer"
>> > > -Cant right click.
>> > >
>> > > Other things happen that I cant really think of...but im looking for
>> > > some
>> > > help...anyone know?
>> >
>> >

Could your settings for pagefile have been hosed somehow?

RC computer,
properties
advanced system settings (left pane)
advanced tab
performance settings button
advanced tab
virtual memory area - change button
should have automatically manage page files size ......

Michael

"Noob Rex" <NoobRex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4466EE49-397E-4BB6-8AAA-9D6DC79617C6@microsoft.com...
>I have the 32 bit. I ran the memory diagnostic tool for vista and it didnt
> find any problems. The mobo recognizes them according to CPU-Z. I dont
> have
> a floppy so I cant run memtest....I dont get it, it goes up past 55% and
> windows wont open. Usually its IE7 thats taking up like 25% ram, when I
> close it everything works normally again. Any other ideas?
>
> "Dwarf" wrote:
>
>> Hi Noob Rex,
>>
>> Do you have 32-bit or 64-bit? The 32-bit system has a 4GB memory limit,
>> so
>> the amount of memory in your machine might be the problem. Another
>> problem
>> might be that the individual memory sticks might not be compatible with
>> each
>> other or the
>> motherboard, particularly if using them in a dual channel configuration.
>> I
>> agree with JethroUK in that you should use a memory checker. A better
>> memory
>> checker than Vistas built in tool can be obtained from Memtest86+ at
>> www.memtest.org. This
>> program fits on a floppy and is operating system independant. To run this
>> program, simply reboot your machine from the floppy. Allow to run for
>> several
>> full cycles to fully check your memory. What you need to do next will
>> depend
>> on the results from the tests.
>> Dwarf
>>
>> "JethroUK©" wrote:
>>
>> > Maybe try a memory check - i beleive Vista has a built-in tool for
>> > checking
>> > memory & that it is quite fussy with chips
>> >
>> >
>> > "Noob Rex" <Noob Rex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:30E4B6F3-83B6-4B93-B929-DF7D8C9B4300@microsoft.com...
>> > > So I have home premium, and I find that windows just stop opening
>> > > sometimes
>> > > when my ram is over 55% used.
>> > >
>> > > For example...
>> > > -Cant open new tabs in IE.
>> > > -Cant open folders after I click "computer"
>> > > -Cant right click.
>> > >
>> > > Other things happen that I cant really think of...but im looking for
>> > > some
>> > > help...anyone know?
>> >
>> >

Thanks for your help Michael, but it is indeed checked. =(

"Michael" wrote:

> Could your settings for pagefile have been hosed somehow?
>
> RC computer,
> properties
> advanced system settings (left pane)
> advanced tab
> performance settings button
> advanced tab
> virtual memory area - change button
> should have automatically manage page files size ......
>
> Michael
>
> "Noob Rex" <NoobRex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4466EE49-397E-4BB6-8AAA-9D6DC79617C6@microsoft.com...
> >I have the 32 bit. I ran the memory diagnostic tool for vista and it didnt
> > find any problems. The mobo recognizes them according to CPU-Z. I dont
> > have
> > a floppy so I cant run memtest....I dont get it, it goes up past 55% and
> > windows wont open. Usually its IE7 thats taking up like 25% ram, when I
> > close it everything works normally again. Any other ideas?
> >
> > "Dwarf" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Noob Rex,
> >>
> >> Do you have 32-bit or 64-bit? The 32-bit system has a 4GB memory limit,
> >> so
> >> the amount of memory in your machine might be the problem. Another
> >> problem
> >> might be that the individual memory sticks might not be compatible with
> >> each
> >> other or the
> >> motherboard, particularly if using them in a dual channel configuration.
> >> I
> >> agree with JethroUK in that you should use a memory checker. A better
> >> memory
> >> checker than Vistas built in tool can be obtained from Memtest86+ at
> >> www.memtest.org. This
> >> program fits on a floppy and is operating system independant. To run this
> >> program, simply reboot your machine from the floppy. Allow to run for
> >> several
> >> full cycles to fully check your memory. What you need to do next will
> >> depend
> >> on the results from the tests.
> >> Dwarf
> >>
> >> "JethroUK©" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Maybe try a memory check - i beleive Vista has a built-in tool for
> >> > checking
> >> > memory & that it is quite fussy with chips
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Noob Rex" <Noob Rex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:30E4B6F3-83B6-4B93-B929-DF7D8C9B4300@microsoft.com...
> >> > > So I have home premium, and I find that windows just stop opening
> >> > > sometimes
> >> > > when my ram is over 55% used.
> >> > >
> >> > > For example...
> >> > > -Cant open new tabs in IE.
> >> > > -Cant open folders after I click "computer"
> >> > > -Cant right click.
> >> > >
> >> > > Other things happen that I cant really think of...but im looking for
> >> > > some
> >> > > help...anyone know?
> >> >
> >> >
>

Thanks for your help Michael, but it is indeed checked. =(

"Michael" wrote:

> Could your settings for pagefile have been hosed somehow?
>
> RC computer,
> properties
> advanced system settings (left pane)
> advanced tab
> performance settings button
> advanced tab
> virtual memory area - change button
> should have automatically manage page files size ......
>
> Michael
>
> "Noob Rex" <NoobRex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4466EE49-397E-4BB6-8AAA-9D6DC79617C6@microsoft.com...
> >I have the 32 bit. I ran the memory diagnostic tool for vista and it didnt
> > find any problems. The mobo recognizes them according to CPU-Z. I dont
> > have
> > a floppy so I cant run memtest....I dont get it, it goes up past 55% and
> > windows wont open. Usually its IE7 thats taking up like 25% ram, when I
> > close it everything works normally again. Any other ideas?
> >
> > "Dwarf" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Noob Rex,
> >>
> >> Do you have 32-bit or 64-bit? The 32-bit system has a 4GB memory limit,
> >> so
> >> the amount of memory in your machine might be the problem. Another
> >> problem
> >> might be that the individual memory sticks might not be compatible with
> >> each
> >> other or the
> >> motherboard, particularly if using them in a dual channel configuration.
> >> I
> >> agree with JethroUK in that you should use a memory checker. A better
> >> memory
> >> checker than Vistas built in tool can be obtained from Memtest86+ at
> >> www.memtest.org. This
> >> program fits on a floppy and is operating system independant. To run this
> >> program, simply reboot your machine from the floppy. Allow to run for
> >> several
> >> full cycles to fully check your memory. What you need to do next will
> >> depend
> >> on the results from the tests.
> >> Dwarf
> >>
> >> "JethroUK©" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Maybe try a memory check - i beleive Vista has a built-in tool for
> >> > checking
> >> > memory & that it is quite fussy with chips
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Noob Rex" <Noob Rex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:30E4B6F3-83B6-4B93-B929-DF7D8C9B4300@microsoft.com...
> >> > > So I have home premium, and I find that windows just stop opening
> >> > > sometimes
> >> > > when my ram is over 55% used.
> >> > >
> >> > > For example...
> >> > > -Cant open new tabs in IE.
> >> > > -Cant open folders after I click "computer"
> >> > > -Cant right click.
> >> > >
> >> > > Other things happen that I cant really think of...but im looking for
> >> > > some
> >> > > help...anyone know?
> >> >
> >> >
>

Thanks for your help Michael, but it is indeed checked. =(

"Michael" wrote:

> Could your settings for pagefile have been hosed somehow?
>
> RC computer,
> properties
> advanced system settings (left pane)
> advanced tab
> performance settings button
> advanced tab
> virtual memory area - change button
> should have automatically manage page files size ......
>
> Michael
>
> "Noob Rex" <NoobRex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4466EE49-397E-4BB6-8AAA-9D6DC79617C6@microsoft.com...
> >I have the 32 bit. I ran the memory diagnostic tool for vista and it didnt
> > find any problems. The mobo recognizes them according to CPU-Z. I dont
> > have
> > a floppy so I cant run memtest....I dont get it, it goes up past 55% and
> > windows wont open. Usually its IE7 thats taking up like 25% ram, when I
> > close it everything works normally again. Any other ideas?
> >
> > "Dwarf" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Noob Rex,
> >>
> >> Do you have 32-bit or 64-bit? The 32-bit system has a 4GB memory limit,
> >> so
> >> the amount of memory in your machine might be the problem. Another
> >> problem
> >> might be that the individual memory sticks might not be compatible with
> >> each
> >> other or the
> >> motherboard, particularly if using them in a dual channel configuration.
> >> I
> >> agree with JethroUK in that you should use a memory checker. A better
> >> memory
> >> checker than Vistas built in tool can be obtained from Memtest86+ at
> >> www.memtest.org. This
> >> program fits on a floppy and is operating system independant. To run this
> >> program, simply reboot your machine from the floppy. Allow to run for
> >> several
> >> full cycles to fully check your memory. What you need to do next will
> >> depend
> >> on the results from the tests.
> >> Dwarf
> >>
> >> "JethroUK©" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Maybe try a memory check - i beleive Vista has a built-in tool for
> >> > checking
> >> > memory & that it is quite fussy with chips
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Noob Rex" <Noob Rex@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:30E4B6F3-83B6-4B93-B929-DF7D8C9B4300@microsoft.com...
> >> > > So I have home premium, and I find that windows just stop opening
> >> > > sometimes
> >> > > when my ram is over 55% used.
> >> > >
> >> > > For example...
> >> > > -Cant open new tabs in IE.
> >> > > -Cant open folders after I click "computer"
> >> > > -Cant right click.
> >> > >
> >> > > Other things happen that I cant really think of...but im looking for
> >> > > some
> >> > > help...anyone know?
> >> >
> >> >
>

Hi Noob Rex,

You state that your memory checks are OK, so that eliminates that option.
You then say that IE7 takes 25% of ram and when you close it everything works
normally again. It sounds as though an add-on for IE is causing your
problems. What you need to do is to start IE7 as normal then click Tools,
Manage Add-ons, Enable or Disable Add-ons. In the display that appears
showing Add-ons currently loaded in Internet Explorer, change the status of
all Add-ons to disabled. Click OK. Close and restart IE7. Use your computer
and browse the internet as normal - note that you will have reduced
functionality because of the disabled Add-ons. Repeat the above procedure,
gradually enabling Add-ons until the problem reappears. Check this by
disabling the offending Add-on again. Don't forget that more than one Add-on
might be causing problems, so if you find one you should still continue this
procedure. Set the problematic Add-on to disabled and repeat the above
procedure until you have checked all Add-ons. If an Add-on is the cause of
the problem then you have 2 choices. Either you manage without it or see if
you can locate an updated version. Use Google to help you locate this.
Dwarf


"Noob Rex" wrote:

> I have the 32 bit. I ran the memory diagnostic tool for vista and it didnt
> find any problems. The mobo recognizes them according to CPU-Z. I dont have
> a floppy so I cant run memtest....I dont get it, it goes up past 55% and
> windows wont open. Usually its IE7 thats taking up like 25% ram, when I
> close it everything works normally again. Any other ideas?
>

Hi Noob Rex,

You state that your memory checks are OK, so that eliminates that option.
You then say that IE7 takes 25% of ram and when you close it everything works
normally again. It sounds as though an add-on for IE is causing your
problems. What you need to do is to start IE7 as normal then click Tools,
Manage Add-ons, Enable or Disable Add-ons. In the display that appears
showing Add-ons currently loaded in Internet Explorer, change the status of
all Add-ons to disabled. Click OK. Close and restart IE7. Use your computer
and browse the internet as normal - note that you will have reduced
functionality because of the disabled Add-ons. Repeat the above procedure,
gradually enabling Add-ons until the problem reappears. Check this by
disabling the offending Add-on again. Don't forget that more than one Add-on
might be causing problems, so if you find one you should still continue this
procedure. Set the problematic Add-on to disabled and repeat the above
procedure until you have checked all Add-ons. If an Add-on is the cause of
the problem then you have 2 choices. Either you manage without it or see if
you can locate an updated version. Use Google to help you locate this.
Dwarf


"Noob Rex" wrote:

> I have the 32 bit. I ran the memory diagnostic tool for vista and it didnt
> find any problems. The mobo recognizes them according to CPU-Z. I dont have
> a floppy so I cant run memtest....I dont get it, it goes up past 55% and
> windows wont open. Usually its IE7 thats taking up like 25% ram, when I
> close it everything works normally again. Any other ideas?
>

Hi Noob Rex,

You state that your memory checks are OK, so that eliminates that option.
You then say that IE7 takes 25% of ram and when you close it everything works
normally again. It sounds as though an add-on for IE is causing your
problems. What you need to do is to start IE7 as normal then click Tools,
Manage Add-ons, Enable or Disable Add-ons. In the display that appears
showing Add-ons currently loaded in Internet Explorer, change the status of
all Add-ons to disabled. Click OK. Close and restart IE7. Use your computer
and browse the internet as normal - note that you will have reduced
functionality because of the disabled Add-ons. Repeat the above procedure,
gradually enabling Add-ons until the problem reappears. Check this by
disabling the offending Add-on again. Don't forget that more than one Add-on
might be causing problems, so if you find one you should still continue this
procedure. Set the problematic Add-on to disabled and repeat the above
procedure until you have checked all Add-ons. If an Add-on is the cause of
the problem then you have 2 choices. Either you manage without it or see if
you can locate an updated version. Use Google to help you locate this.
Dwarf


"Noob Rex" wrote:

> I have the 32 bit. I ran the memory diagnostic tool for vista and it didnt
> find any problems. The mobo recognizes them according to CPU-Z. I dont have
> a floppy so I cant run memtest....I dont get it, it goes up past 55% and
> windows wont open. Usually its IE7 thats taking up like 25% ram, when I
> close it everything works normally again. Any other ideas?
>