RAM program?

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by truthseeker, Aug 29, 2008.

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  1. truthseeker

    truthseeker Former Poster

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    Hello, Is there is a good and accurate and reliable program that runs on Vista that will tell me how much RAM programs are using and how much RAM is not being used?
     
  2. Hairy Coo

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    Just use the Task Manager!

    For a bar graph of usage-try TClockEx,but not certain it will run under Vista
     
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  4. truthseeker

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    It's useless thats why I am looking for a third party program.
     
  5. truthseeker

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    Thanks, tried it, but not what I am after. Any other suggestions?
     
  6. JRViejo

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    truthseeker, I haven't tried this particular program but I've heard some people talk about it. It's called PC Lighthouse 2.5.0 and here are some screenshots.
    Let's see if this one does what you are trying to achieve. If not, I'll step aside for someone else to advise you.
     
  7. truthseeker

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    Thanks, but I have just learned that Advanced Windows Care that I am using has a section that tells me how much RAM is being used.

    But it doesn't tell me what every program uses.
     
  8. JRViejo

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    So, PC Lighthouse doesn't report that particular sector you are looking for then?
     
  9. truthseeker

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    Yeah I think it does at bottom under "memory"

    I can even sort programs from highest to lowest.

    It even has a Start up Program Manager.

    Thanks. :)
     
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  10. JRViejo

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    As you work with PC Lighthouse, keep us posted because the info could benefit other Wilders visitors as well. Take care.
     
  11. truthseeker

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    What do you mean? Is PC Lighthouse a spyware, trojan or something?
     
  12. JRViejo

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    No, I meant that the program seems to have a lot of other features, besides what you were looking for, and as you put it through its paces, share that info with all of us. Likes, dislikes, etc.

    I originally stated that I had not personally tried this program because I don't have your needs, but others might and your info could be priceless to them.
     
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    Hi,

    Look on Process Lasso for : CPU % ; CPU average ; Priority class ; Working set size ; Commit size etc. - for each process !
     
  14. Huupi

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    I guess windows own taskmanager is all you need,like Hairy already mentioned. To me its not useless,i can't remember how but there advanced options(hidden ?) to show graphs for most processes.
     
  15. Osaban

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    Task Manager in Vista is more sophisticated as you can access Resource Monitor/Resource Overview/Memory which has a detailed list of everything running in Vista.
     
  16. truthseeker

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    Ok gotcha. :)
     
  17. Huupi

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    Perfmon in XP ? ;)
     
  18. lodore

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    process explorer?
    link
     
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    Is an excellent prog. I always replace task manager with Process explorer, though I use XP
     
  20. ambient_88

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    I agree with this. Aside from telling how much memory each program uses, Process Explorer can also tell you a program's DEP/ASLR status, among other things.
     
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    You can add more columns to Windows Task Manager's process list. Look under the View menu for Select columns...

    I always add Prio Task Manager extension as well for more features.
     
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