How do I check how much RAM a program is using?

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How do I check how much RAM a program is using plus my operating system is
using at any point in time? I tried the task manager, but it doesn't list the
individual programs.

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Catana said:
How do I check how much RAM a program is using plus my operating
system is using at any point in time? I tried the task manager, but
it doesn't list the individual programs.
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If you want to minimize the amount of memory Windows uses, be aware that it
is a counterproductive desire. Windows is designed to use all, or nearly
all, of your memory, all the time, and that's good not bad. Free memory is
wasted memory. You paid for it all and shouldn't want to see any of it
wasted.

Windows works hard to find a use for all the memory you have all the time.
For example if your apps don't need some of it, it will use that part for
caching, then give it back when your apps later need it. In this way Windows
keeps all your memory working for you all the time.
 
Checking on how much RAM memory is as others have
suggested is counter productive. Look at the amount of
pagefile in use.

You may check on pagefile (virtual memory) usage with
Page File Monitor for XP:
http://www.dougknox.com/

The system uses virtual memory for a limited number of
tasks rather than RAM memory. As a consequence
any system will always show 30 / 50 mb. What does
your system show, especially under pressure?

If you are using graphics programmes mention them.

Make sure you study the readme.txt file carefully to ensure
you get the utility to work as it should.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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