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How to detect a memory leak in Microsoft Windows
In this technical guide, contributor Brien M. Posey provides you with the knowhow to determine if there is a memory leak in your Windows system. Technical Guide
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Memory methods still differ for Microsoft and VMware
Despite new features for Hyper-V R2 SP1, the two vendors still take very different approaches to memory management for virtualization. Column | 31 Jan 2011
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Microsoft Dynamic Memory rivals Citrix, not VMware
Think Hyper-V Dynamic Memory is Microsoft’s answer to VMware's memory overcommit? Not so fast. Mike Laverick writes that it actually has more in common with Xen than ESX. Column | 10 Dec 2010
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HP taps startup for I/O, solid-state storage technology: News in brief
In today's news in brief, startup Fusion-io struck a deal with Hewlett-Packard to use its memory technology in BladeSystem servers. Article | 03 Mar 2009
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AMD claims memory controller breakthrough
AMD has unveiled a new memory controller system which it claims will double the memory capacity on its high-end server and workstation systems. News | 26 Jul 2007
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A guide to troubleshooting computer memory problems
Computer memory problems do not have to be difficult to diagnose and remedy. This guide explains how you can troubleshoot your way back in business. Article | 28 Jun 2007
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FAQ: Troubleshooting Windows hardware
Have a question about troubleshooting Windows hardware? You may find the answer in this FAQ about Windows hardware troubleshooting. Article | 20 Jun 2007
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Computer memory for your Windows environment
In this guide, Contributor Bernie Klinder reviews computer memory types, chips and memory form factors differences and explains how to determine computer memory needs for your Windows environment. Article | 18 Jun 2007
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Vista's PC-rating tool gets a revamp
Microsoft has reworked the PC assessment tool in Windows Vista after fielding complaints from hardware makers--but the changes may not be enough to completely quell concerns. News | 10 Jul 2006
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Intel branches out from the Core
Intel's chips may not run as fast as they once did, but the company's designers and manufacturing engineers are moving at the speed of light. News | 23 May 2006
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Microsoft shares Vista hardware requirements
Microsoft has come clean about the hardware requirements necessary to get optimal performance out of Windows Vista, its next-generation operating system. Article | 19 May 2006
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Best practice for Dynamic Memory allocation with Hyper-V R2 SP1
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 will finally add the ability to over-allocate memory with Hyper-V. The next step? Learning to optimize the feature for peak performance. Tip
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Sysinternals RAMMap utility sheds new light on Windows memory usage
RAMMap, one of the latest offerings from Sysinternals, provides an in-depth overview of server memory usage that can't be matched by native Windows programs. Tip
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Simple tools and techniques for finding Windows memory leaks
Symptoms of a memory leak can show up long before a server fails. Check out these tips for catching a leak early and plugging it up. Tip
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Give your system memory a boost with x64
It's no secret that memory for 32-bit systems has its limitations. By upgrading to x64 processor architectures, IT pros can access more memory while still executing the same application codes. Microsoft MVPs Danielle and Nelson Ruest break down the b... Tip
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ECC memory: A must for servers, not for desktop PCs
Most servers should have error correcting code (ECC) memory, as should high-end workstations. But it's hard to cost-justify adding ECC memory to a commodity desktop PC. What matters more in a desktop PC is that the motherboard, power supply and other... Tip
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Diagnosing non-maskable interrupt signals
While non-maskable interrupt (NMI) error messages are common to the Windows platform, determining what causes them can be difficult. Discover how and why NMI error messages are generated and which Windows hardware issues often cause them. Tip
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Hardware considerations for new servers
How many processors? How much memory? Windows compatibility. Recommended hardware specs. These are some of the hardware-related factors to consider when purchasing a new server. Tip
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Memory leaks: Determine an application's CPU consumption
The same symptoms for a memory leak can be caused by a poorly written application that consumes an excessive amount of CPU time. Here's how to determine how much CPU time an individual application is using. Tip
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Finding memory leaks using Performance Monitor
Locating a memory leak in Microsoft Windows often involves watching Performance Monitor counters and interpreting the results. Tip
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RAM is wrong: Video hardware makes Windows misreport RAM
The newest integrated video controllers share out a section of the PC's RAM to render the display graphics. Shared memory can cause Windows to misreport how much physical memory is available. Tip
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How can I speed up machines running Windows XP SP2?
Expert Bernie Klinder responds to a user who wants to know how he can increase the speed of his Windows XP SP2 machines in a mixed environment. Ask the Expert
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How can I calculate how much physical memory I need?
Expert Bernie Klinder explains how to calculate physical memory. Ask the Expert
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Is the Celeron as powerful as a Pentium 133?
I have an Intel Celeron with a 533 MHz bus. The computer was built by E-machines in 1999. Is the Celeron as powerful as a Pentium 133? I need to know this to install Acronis version 9. Ask the Expert
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How do I deactivate the firewall from Win XP SP2?
A SearchWinSystems.com reader wants to know why his firewall keeps popping up on Windows XP when he reboots. Ask the Expert
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WinXP machine searching for non-existent floppy
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Help with Windows 2000 Server and memory
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Help troubleshooting memory issues with Win2000
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How can I check my virtual memory and RAM usage on Windows XP?
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What is prefetchable memory?
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How can I safely free up memory on my Win2000 server?
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EDRAM (enhanced dynamic random access memory)
EDRAM (enhanced dynamic random access memory) is dynamic random access memory (dynamic or power-refreshed RAM) that includes a small amount of static RAM (SRAM) inside a larger amount of DRAM so that many memory accesses will be to the faster SRAM. E... Definition
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Memory methods still differ for Microsoft and VMware
Despite new features for Hyper-V R2 SP1, the two vendors still take very different approaches to memory management for virtualization. Column
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Microsoft Dynamic Memory rivals Citrix, not VMware
Think Hyper-V Dynamic Memory is Microsoft’s answer to VMware's memory overcommit? Not so fast. Mike Laverick writes that it actually has more in common with Xen than ESX. Column
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Best practice for Dynamic Memory allocation with Hyper-V R2 SP1
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 will finally add the ability to over-allocate memory with Hyper-V. The next step? Learning to optimize the feature for peak performance. Tip
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Sysinternals RAMMap utility sheds new light on Windows memory usage
RAMMap, one of the latest offerings from Sysinternals, provides an in-depth overview of server memory usage that can't be matched by native Windows programs. Tip
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Simple tools and techniques for finding Windows memory leaks
Symptoms of a memory leak can show up long before a server fails. Check out these tips for catching a leak early and plugging it up. Tip
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HP taps startup for I/O, solid-state storage technology: News in brief
In today's news in brief, startup Fusion-io struck a deal with Hewlett-Packard to use its memory technology in BladeSystem servers. Article
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Give your system memory a boost with x64
It's no secret that memory for 32-bit systems has its limitations. By upgrading to x64 processor architectures, IT pros can access more memory while still executing the same application codes. Microsoft MVPs Danielle and Nelson Ruest break down the b... Tip
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AMD claims memory controller breakthrough
AMD has unveiled a new memory controller system which it claims will double the memory capacity on its high-end server and workstation systems. News
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A guide to troubleshooting computer memory problems
Computer memory problems do not have to be difficult to diagnose and remedy. This guide explains how you can troubleshoot your way back in business. Article
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FAQ: Troubleshooting Windows hardware
Have a question about troubleshooting Windows hardware? You may find the answer in this FAQ about Windows hardware troubleshooting. Article
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About Computer Hardware Memory Management for Windows
Bad computer memory is one of the main reasons for random Windows system failures. Testing your PC for memory issues is key for Windows administrators who want to avoid hardware issues before they start. This hardware memory topic page provides advice from top Windows experts on how to test and upgrade memory on desktop computers and laptops running Windows operating systems such as Windows XP and Windows Vista. Also, be sure to check out our tips on using the Windows Memory Diagnostic utility, a helpful program for testing Windows systems for bad memory.