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What is memory and why is it important?

What are system resources and why can't they be boosted?

What does MemoryBoost do, and why is it important?

Does MemoryBoost help on powerful computers with lots of memory, with the latest Windows?

Is MemoryBoost really making a difference?

Why can't I boost at specific time intervals?

Does MemoryBoost create more memory or compress my memory?

MemoryBoost does not create more memory for you. Memory is actually a chip (or a number of chips) installed in your computer. It's a physical entity; it cannot be changed by a program. MemoryBoost also does not compress your memory. Compression slows down the computer heavily; since memory is intended to speed up your computer, compressing it doesn't make much sense.

Do I have to use QuickBoost all the time to reclaim memory?

No. MemoryBoost runs memory boosting as your computer is running, without your intervention, but you probably won't ever notice it. The reason is that it tries to run only when you are away from your desk, not using your computer. This ensures that it does not interrupt your work because boosting can slow down your computer somewhat. You can instruct MemoryBoost to boost whenever it wants, so you can see it in action if you like. Use the Settings page in the Manager window; the options are all documented there.

Can I show my system resources in the system tray?

Yes. In the Options page in the Manager window, you can set your tray icon to represent system resources. Or you can set it to system resources and memory. In this case, the numbers in the tray icon represent the amount of free memory, and the color bar below represents the amount of free system resources.

Sometimes my game becomes jerky when MemoryBoost is running. Can I fix this?

Yes, it's easy. If there's a game or other program that really needs to use all your memory and CPU, and you don't want MemoryBoost to interfere, you can add the program to MemoryBoost's Avoided List. You add a program by its window title; type in the game's window title, and you will be all set.

Even though my memory is not low, I get warning messages. Why?

MemoryBoost is not warning you about memory, it's warning you about System Resources. You might want to read the associated article in the help file that covers the difference between RAM and System Resources. System Resources cannot be reclaimed and it's been a problem on Windows 95, 98 and ME. MemoryBoost will pop up a warning when System Resources get too low so you know when you should save any data and possibly restart the computer. You can also use it to monitor which programs are leaking the resources by just running what you may suspect after a reboot and monitor the User, System and GDI resources. No matter how much memory you have installed, you will not see a difference and still have a problem as long as you use certain programs that eat up the System Resources. System Resources are not limited on Windows NT, 2000 or XP.

What happens if I lose MemoryBoost?

You can always download and reinstall from http://www.memboost.com and then just enter your registration information again. You can obtain your code from the email receipt that you received if you printed a copy or by visiting this web page http://www.tenebril.com/products/lostcode.html.

For step by step instructions on registering the program, please visit, http://www.tenebril.com/products/memboost/reghelp.html.

Does MemoryBoost have a printed manual?

There is no printed manual for MemoryBoost; we have developed a number of context-sensitive help systems that we feel are more effective, and by offering our help documents as web pages we can update them in response to your needs.

MemoryBoost has context sensitive help so when you are in any page in the program, you can get help two ways. One is to pass your mouse over the controls in the program and a brief explanation appears near the bottom of the page for the item your mouse pointer is over. The other way is to press the F1 key or click the Help button on any page to open the help file on the page that details the page you are on in the Manager, or the window you are viewing.

Why am I asked whether I want to uninstall MemoryBoost every day?

It sounds like you accidentally dragged the "Uninstall MemoryBoost" icon from the MemoryBoost program group to your Startup group. You will have to go in and move that or delete it. While you are in there, check and see if you see any others in that group as you may not have accepted our default setting to create a new MemoryBoost Pro group and had the setup place the files in the Startup group by accident.

Why is the Performance page missing on my NT-based computer?

Not all versions of Windows NT come with performance-monitoring capabilities installed. Fortunately, you can easily install Microsoft's Performance Data Helper (PDH) system, on which MemoryBoost's Performance page depends, from Microsoft's website at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?releaseid=33095. This link was valid at the time of publishing and may not currently be valid.