How to optimize memory management, improve memory usage efficiency, and increase running speed as much as possible is what we are concerned about. The following introduces several methods to improve memory usage efficiency and optimize memory management in Windows operating systems.
1. Change the location of the page file
Its purpose is mainly to maintain the continuity of virtual memory. Because the hard disk reads data by using magnetic heads on magnetic materials, and if the page files are placed in different areas on the disk, the magnetic heads will jump around, which is naturally not conducive to improving efficiency. Moreover, there are many files on the system disk, and the virtual memory is definitely not contiguous, so it needs to be placed on another disk. The method to change the location of the page file is: right-click "My Computer", select "Properties→Advanced→Performance Settings→Advanced→Change Virtual Memory", and select the location you want to change to in the drive bar. It is worth noting that after moving the page file, the original file must be deleted (the system will not delete it automatically).
2. Change the size of the page file
After changing the location of the page file, we can also make some adjustments to its size. When adjusting, we need to be careful not to set the maximum and minimum page files to equal values. Because the memory is usually not really "full", it will automatically put some temporarily unused data on the hard disk when the internal storage reaches a certain level. The larger the minimum page file, the lower the proportion and the slower the execution speed. The maximum page file is the limit. Sometimes when many programs are opened, the memory and the minimum page file are "full", and the maximum page file will automatically overflow. So it is unreasonable to set the two as equivalent. Under normal circumstances, the minimum page file is set smaller, so that more data can be stored in the memory as much as possible, and the efficiency is higher. The maximum page file is set larger to avoid "full" situations.
3. Disable page file
When you have more than 512MB of memory, the role of the page file will no longer be obvious, so we can disable it. The method is: enter the registry editor "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemCurrentControlSetControlSession Ma-nagerMemoryManagement" in turn, and set its value to "1" in the "DisablePa-ging Executive" (disable page file) option.
4. Clear the page file
There is a "ClearPageFileAtShutdown (clear page file when shutting down)" at the same location, set the value to "1". The "clearing" of the page file mentioned here does not mean completely deleting the pagefile.sys file from the hard disk, but "cleaning" and organizing it to prepare for better utilization of virtual memory the next time Windows XP is started. .
5. Adjust the size of the cache area
You can set the proportion of system cache utilization in the "Computer's main use" tab (for Windows 98). If the system has more memory, you can select "Network Server" so that the system will use more memory as a cache. In the CD-ROM tab, you can directly adjust how much memory the system uses as a cache for reading and writing CD-ROM discs.
6. Monitor memory
No matter how large the system's memory is, it will always be used up. Although there is virtual memory, the read and write speed of the hard disk cannot be compared with the speed of the memory, so when using the memory, the memory usage must be monitored at all times. The Windows operating system provides a system monitor that can monitor memory usage. Generally, if only 60% of the memory resources are available, you should pay attention to adjusting the memory, otherwise it will seriously affect the computer's running speed and system performance.
7. Release memory space in time
If you find that your system is running out of memory, you should pay attention to freeing up the memory. The so-called release of memory means to release the data resident in the memory from the memory. The simplest and most effective way to free up memory is to restart your computer. Also, close programs that are not in use temporarily. Also note that if image data is stored in the clipboard, it will take up a lot of memory space. At this time, as long as a few words are cut and pasted, the original pictures on the clipboard in the memory can be washed away, thereby releasing a large amount of memory occupied by it.
8. Optimize data in memory
In Windows, the more data that resides in memory, the more memory resources it takes up. Therefore, do not set too many shortcut icons on the desktop and in the taskbar. If memory resources are tight, consider using as few background-resident programs as possible. When operating your computer, do not open too many files or windows. After using the computer for a long time, if the computer is not restarted, the data arrangement in the memory may be confused, resulting in a decrease in system performance. At this point you should consider restarting your computer.
9. Improve the performance of other components of the system
The performance of other computer components also has a great impact on memory usage, such as bus type, CPU, hard disk, and video memory. If the video memory is too small and the amount of data displayed is large, no amount of memory will improve its running speed and system efficiency. If the hard drive is too slow, it will seriously affect the work of the entire system.