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Re: Off topic: Windows ME



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What is the effect on system performance and memory from having a large
number of shortcuts on the desktop?

Jim Bronke wrote:
> 
> I would check the amount of RAM used with nothing running(i.e. the OS). Then
> have at least 200MB above that. You clearly do not have enough. I run with
> .75G.
> 
> Jim Bronke
> Phoenix, AZ
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "F. Collis" <fhc342@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Omega List" <omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 9:34 AM
> Subject: Off topic: Windows ME
> 
> : I am currently using Windows ME. I have been having trouble with my
> : resources being used up and have to reboot several times a day. It has
> been
> : getting worse. At one time I like to have open TS6, AOL IM, 1 or 2 IE,
> : Email, and brokerage account. I have taken almost all my shortcuts on the
> : desktop off and shut off many programs running in the background (start
> up).
> : This has helped some but I am still having trouble with system locking up
> : and or out of resources. Other than running less programs at once do you
> : folks have any suggestions? BTW I have 256K of Ram.
> : FC
> : PS. eventually I want to run all of the above along with quicken and 4
> : monitors.
> :
> :