virtual memory and such like

[haller]

me computer has little RAM/virtual memory whatever it is, so when i copy and paste loads of stuff it like stays in the virtual memory i'm guessing and slows everything down and even stops things from loading properly. I was just wondering if there's a way to like 'refresh' your virtual memory or something like that so i dont have to restart computer everytime. i'm running windows ME by the way. cheers.

[honkytonkman]

I was once told 'There is no substitute for RAM'. With plenty of RAM you can have more programs open at the same time, and can cut 'n' paste large images etc without your computer keeling over. RAM is really cheap at the moment. Virtual Memory is really just a way of allocating space on your hard disc as substitute RAM, but is a bit slower.

[haller]

thanks alot guys. its not actually my computer (althought i use it the most). I've been naggin me mom to get some upgrades, but alas, she doesnt understand the techno-babble i throw at her (poor mom).