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Checking resources being used in Windows XP
I am using a Dell 4600 computer with Windows XP Professional. When I was using a Windows 98 computer, there was a way to check the amount of system resources being used. If system resources were low, the computer slowed down and it was necessary to reboot.
1) Does Windows XP work the same way, i.e., if too many system resources are being used, the computer slows down?
2) Is there a way to check something comparable to the Windows' 98 resource utilization in Windows XP? If so, how?
Thanks.
Richard
1) Does Windows XP work the same way, i.e., if too many system resources are being used, the computer slows down?
2) Is there a way to check something comparable to the Windows' 98 resource utilization in Windows XP? If so, how?
Thanks.
Richard
Message Edited by RichDH on 12-18-2004 01:15 AM
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Posted December 18th, 2004 10:00
System Resources in XP are not an issue like they were with the old DOS based Operating Systems. That is the reason there is no System Resources display. Windows XP handles memory and system resources differently and more efficiently.
Since you have upgraded from Win98, you will find many internal differences and the big one is no DOS, only a limited DOS emulator. Windows XP is based on the NT/Win2000 engine. You will also find that some of your older programs are not XP compatible (XP has a "compatibility mode" but I've found if it won't run in the XP mode it won't run in a compatibility mode) and especially older DOS based games, because of the memory and audio handling differences (there is no Autoexec.bat and no command line to define the audio card for DOS based games).
You will also find you do not have to reboot if a program faults. Just close that program (or if it automatically closes) just restart the program. A properly operating PC with Windows XP should never "blue screen".
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Posted December 18th, 2004 05:00
Click Start>programs>administrative tools>performance
You may find what you need there.
If Adminstrative tools aren't listed on your Start menu,
Click Start>Settings>Taskbar & Start Menu
Click Start Menu tab
Click Customize button and put check mark in box "Show Administrative tools"
Now go back to Start>programs>...
Another way to find performance data in XP is click ctrl+alt+del
and then click Performance tab. The other tabs will show you what processes are running and what may be hogging resources.
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