I got a screen on my pc that says low on memory,what

can I do

Disk cleanup. Do you do that on a regular basis? Also Defrag? Close out any programs you are not using ( will be on the task bar- the blue bar at the bottom), things such as messanger. It won't hurt to close them out. They will come back up on taskbar when you restart computer.

I've got to get off the comp. for a while, but will be back later if you still need help. Others will help also I'm sure.

Here's what you should do: 

Go to Start

then Programs

then Accessories

then System Tools

Then, click on Disk Cleanup.  Let the computer do it's thing.

After that, go back to System tools and click Disk Defragmentation.  Again, let the computer do it's thing.  It may take a while if you haven't done it before.  This will compartmentalize all your miscellaneous disk fragments and free up more space.

Also, regularly delete cookies and temporary internet files from Internet Options in the Tools menu in the toolbar.  Another way to keep junk from piling up on your hard drive. 

 Doing all this can also help your computer to move faster.

It means you have too many programs running at one time.  If you look in the bottom right of your screen - all those little things are running using up RAM memory.  There could also be spyware running that you aren't aware of.  It's like have 4 or 5 cookie sheets on top of your stove and then trying to run a tea kettle too, LOL.  Gotta do one thing at a time.

Bumping for Sweeper

Thank you Blue Denim for this formula to 'clean up my computer too!  I also received the same message last week!

Janet

I'll take your memory problem and trade you for the Trojan virus my home computer is infected with...ugh.  I'm going to have to call the professionals.  I could just knock DS and his friend... they were "downloading" and watching videos from a site similar to youtube.  I asked him, "How many times to do I have to tell you...?"  He tried to blame DD with her new Webkin..right...I told him that you don't download anything from their site, you sign in on it.  The virus protection I use found it but it can't get rid of it.  I wonder how much this will cost? 

I have googled the name of Trojans before & found removal instructions.  I use Avast home edition antivirus.  It works really well & it's free.

Thanks sstetzel, I'll give it a try.