JAWS uses 42MB of memory. That isn't as bad as other products...
From: JSiskCSA@xxxxxxx
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To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Can Jaws slow down your computer?
Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 10:53:31 EDT
In a message dated 9/27/2006 2:31:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jtorres6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
I've been using Jaws for 8 years now and I've had 2 computers both of
them
have always been slow. Can Jaws bee the reason?
Jeanette
Dear Jeanette
JAWS is a memory HOG. I am running a hp Pavillion laptop with JAWS and
upgraded to 2GB RAM. That seems to have cured the "Hog's" memory
appetite.
Also, and I've never had a problem with this, run regular disk cleanup
with
either the Windows utility or Norton. Plus, if necessary, run defrag with
Windows utility or Norton. In addition, delete your temporary internet
files
and cookies on a regular basis, as this will make your internet a tad
faster
too. Keep as only those icons on your desktop for applications you run.
If
you haven't run a particular application in atleast 4 months, delete the
icon.
It can always be put back later if needed.
Also make sure your video card has enough on board memory for it's use.
This will cut down on your video taking system memory.
When it all boils down, you want to give JAWS as much elbow room to
operate
as possible.
John
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