BEN SAYS --- WinXP handles resources differently than Win98. I don't see
how hibernation could make a difference but why don't you right click on
your taskbar and select task manager. There's a whole lot of info there
about what's going on in your system. Under the processes tab you can see
what percentage of your processor each process is using. Then under
performance you can see how the system is using memory. See if there are
any significant differences before and after hibernation. Cont-alt-del will
show you what you need to know and a lot of other things as well. It's not
"resources" per say on XP, it's called other things. The "Processes" tab is
what will show by default, open the "Performance" tab and see what's
there. --- Ben Moore
CLINT SAYS --- The "Commit charge" and "CPU usage" can be seen at the bottom
of the window without opening the Performance tab. Commit charge/PF usage
is what you sort of need to watch to see how much memory is being sucked up
(when you restart it drops a lot), and contrary to what many think about XP,
you do need to restart it to free up the memory (to drop the "Commit
charge"), but apparently not "resources" since I don't think XP goes by that
EXACT name. For example, when I start my PC my Commit charge is about
165-169mb with my AV software, firewall, TeaTimer and a few other necessary
programs loading at boot. After going to websites, opening files, images,
etc. for hours, even with everything closed back to what it was at boot, the
Commit charge and PF usage may be 250mb, and that can keep climbing as time
goes on. The more of the PF you use, the more a PC can slow down since that
virtual memory of course is on the HD and it's much slower than RAM. ---
Clint
RESPONSE --- Ben and Clint's are experts, like many contributors in this
group. And I'm sure even they know that what they know is only a drop in the
ocean in the endless field of learning. However, their responses regarding
how to see System Resources (or whatever it's called in WinXP) brings to
mind another problem that's always bothered me all my life, which is, how
much do I have to know about everything that is available to learn in all
our pursuits?
I mean, opening up that Task Manager's Performance tab also opens up a whole
new ballgame of learning (maybe hours and hours of study; every detail leads
to further details to learn about), and I'm forced to reconsider priorities.
I'm sure this problem (not system resources, but priorities), is something
many people have been concerned with, especially in the exploding field of
technology. If I add the other fields of leaning, the sea of leaning becomes
infinite.
Personally I've reached a point, what with helping grandchildren with their
algebra homework, periodically cleaning the floor under the refrigerator and
kitchen stove, keeping up with some exercise regimen, spending time with
friends, etc., that technology is beginning to play a smaller and smaller
role in my daily agenda. I have a website that I don't even look at anymore;
if the car needs fixing, it goes to the mechanic; if I need fixing, I go to
a different mechanic. What amazes me is that I've been taking the computer
matters very personally (it was actually becoming an extension of me ---
very dangerous, I think).
Thank you, Ben and Clint (and so many in PCWorks who amaze me with their
tech learnig); you did lead me in the right direction, I'm sure the
information is there --- maybe someday I'll look deeply into the Task
Manager's Performance charts, graphs and stats; right now I have to help my
wife organize the linen closet. Last time we did that was 20 years ago; I
can't understand why she's not interested in my system resources :-) ---
Harold
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