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FreeMem RAM Optimizer

FreeMem is a program that allows you to FREE a certain amount of Physical Memory or RAM when it falls short. Possible implications of the RAM falling short will be seen as programs loading very slowly, and the screen refreshing very slowly.

Above is a screenshot of FreeMem as you will see when it first loads.

The slider controls the amount of RAM that you want to free when the optimize button is clicked. Send to Tray will send FreeMem to the System Tray. The System Tray is the collection of icons to the bottom right of your computer screen near the clock.

Above is a screenshot of the Settings page of FreeMem.

You can specify whether to Optimize or FREE a certain amount of RAM automatically when it falls below a certain ‘Alarm Level’. You can also specify these values. The value will over here will not conflict with the value set to Optimize the RAM when the Optimize button is clicked, and vice-versa. There is an option for selecting the type of tool tip text that you would like to see when the mouse is placed on the System Tray Icon. Here, if you tick the ‘Launch Automatically when Windows Starts’ checkbox, then FreeMem will load automatically when Windows Starts. Note: All values for Alarm level, & RAM to free at Alarm level have to be specified in MB (Mega Bytes).

The Taskbar Icons

Each of the Taskbar Icons specify some % of free RAM

 Above 50% of RAM Free

                 	 Between 25%-50% of RAM is Free

             	 Between 5%-25% of RAM is Free

         	 Less than 5% of RAM is Free

               0% of RAM is Free

                                RAM is Being Optimized

About the Author:

I am a 16 year old student studying in India. I am totally open to suggestions, comments, critics, etc… Please send in any bugs if you find any. My email address is dhruvbird@yahoo.com.

A lot of credit goes to John Fitzgibbon for the Concept and helping me behind the development. I would also like to Thank Amir Adar for sending in his very useful suggestions, like the option for adding FreeMem to startup, to toggle the tool tip text, and the extra icon to indicate optimization when in Tray Mode.