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| If you are experiencing problems running out of desktop system resources and you installed more RAM to counteract that, be aware that there is not a 1:1 ratio between installed RAM and desktop resources (which are actually programmed in 64K modules into Windows). |
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| Use information from earlier tutorials to determine how much RAM you have installed on your system. If you like to multitask a good deal and use larger programs, you should have a minimum of 128 MB of RAM for Windows® 98 and 256 MB for Windows XP installed. Upgrade if necessary. |
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| Right-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop, point to Properties. Choose the Performance tab. Check what it lists for available (desktop) system resources. |
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| From Windows Start, point to Shutdown, then to Restart, and click OK. When Windows reloads from the restart, repeat Step 3 to reassess your system resources after a fresh start. |
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| If the results of Step 4 indicate resources at 85% or under on a fresh boot, then remember each program running in the background may reduce your system resources. Find these culprits by clicking Start, Run, and then type MSCONFIG in the field. Uncheck any non-essential programs you do not want running on every startup. This will free up more resources for proper operation. |
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