Computer running slow after its been on a while? Then try this !!

[Reefscape]

Here is a little tip for those amongst us who never really restart your computer unless neccesary..What this will do is clear out idle tasks and processes that are running in the background and will release tied up memory..

1. Right click on an empty spot on your desktop and select New - Shortcut.

2. Type (without quotation marks) "%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks" in the box.

3. Click Next.

4. Give your shortcut a nice name like “Clear Memory”.

5. Click Finish and you’re done.

Tested and works fine on Windows 2000, XP and Vista..

Enjoy....

Niko

 

[DarkSoul]

wicked tip dude, thanks for posting.

 

[J double R]

I'f i'm not mistaken, that clears the RAM, which gets around a cold boot of the computer (which can be timely for some people)

good job niko!

 

[Reefscape]

I'f i'm not mistaken, that clears the RAM, which gets around a cold boot of the computer (which can be timely for some people)

good job niko!

Your not mistaken, it does...and yes, it also gets around having the need for a re-boot...

Niko

 

[J double R]

Your not mistaken, it does...and yes, it also gets around having the need for a re-boot...

Niko

heh.. i havent practiced the expertise of computer knowledge in some years.. i was checking it. turns out i'm rustier than i thought... and a little behind in technology.

 

[125gJoe]

Thanks!

 

[kuhliloach]

Here is a little tip for those amongst us who never really restart your computer unless neccesary..What this will do is clear out idle tasks and processes that are running in the background and will release tied up memory..

1. Right click on an empty spot on your desktop and select New - Shortcut.

2. Type (without quotation marks) "%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks" in the box.

3. Click Next.

4. Give your shortcut a nice name like “Clear Memory”.

5. Click Finish and you’re done.

Tested and works fine on Windows 2000, XP and Vista..

Enjoy....

Niko

what about MAC?

 

[nmrsco]

I dont think it did anything for me

 

[Dangerdoll]

Wow Niko.... just wow

 

[destined_love7]

Very cool! Thanks!