Thank you for downloading and using RAM Idle.
RAM Idle is a freeware program that is designed for Windows 95/98/NT/2000. RAM Idle will increase your performance by making more physical memory available for your system. This program will automatically free up a set amount of RAM and defragment it when a minimum of free RAM is reached. This program will enables your applications to load more faster and more responsively.
When you run RAM Idle for the first time, it will find and define the recommended levels for your system. However you may need to define these manually to find the best combination that will give you the best performance for your system.
The program includes various additional features, such as the ability to display free memory in the try icon, show the percentage of free RAM and page file, automatically start with Windows, and ability to free up amount of RAM manually from the popup menu.
If you use Windows NT/2000, please make sure that you download RAM Idle for Windows NT/2000 version.
Frequently
Asked Question
How to use RAM Idle ?
It's very simple. Just click on the automatic button and RAM Idle will find the recomended setting for you (recomended setting is not always the best setting for your system, but it will suit for most system).
To save the settings permanent click on the apply button.
I got a "Failed to set data for" error message when trying to save the setting. What's the problem ?
This error happen because you try running RAM Idle for Windows 9x in Windows NT/2000 system. Please download the right version.
After running RAM Idle for a few hours, I got an "acces violation at address" error message. How to fix this problem ?
Larger your Windows swap file size or you can just let Windows manage it automatically.
The recomended setting for Windows swap file is 1.5x of your phisycal RAM.
Does RAM Idle work with Windows Milenium (Windows Me) ?
Yes, RAM Idle for Windows 9x
is compatible with Windows Me.
What's new ?
RAM Idle version 3.0b (RC 1)
Fix a few small problem which found in the previous version.
Add ability to monitor GDI, User, and System resource (Win9x only).
Add ability to disable the "Always on Top" function.
Now you can set the disk and file cache automatically by clicking the automatic button.
Add more tweak to boost your Windows performance (Win9x only).
RAM Idle version 2.6
Fix a few small problem which found in the previous version.
Add ability to tweak Windows file cache (Win9x only).
Add ability to clear the clipboard when freeing up RAM.
Add a checkbox to disable the CPU usage detection.
RAM Idle version 2.5
Add ability to enable/disable RAM Idle.
Add CPU usage detection for Window NT/2000.
Improve RAM optimization feature.
Improve Windows disk cache optimization feature.
RAM Idle version 2.0
The tray-icon now displays the free memory inside the icon.
Fixed a calculation error in the “free memory status” .
More user friendly interface.
Now, you can control how RAM Idle works manually.
Add ability to clear Windows clipboard from the popup menu.
Make a sound when freeing up RAM.
Add ability to tweak Windows disk cache (Win9x only)..
Freeing up RAM super-fast and uses less memory than previous version.
And
much more.
Technical Support:
If you encounter problems, please visit http://customizer.tripod.com and download the latest version to see if the issue has been resolved. You can also send me a bug report to: phutomo@hotmail.com.
Although RAM Idle has been extensively tested, I accept no responsibility for damage caused as a result of using this software.