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But it still gets back to my first point. If your system has enough memory, then this shouldn't be an issue. This is just the way that Windows XP handles it's memory. On the surface it is similar to the 9x series, but there's a lot more to it.

I'm not sure why more memory is being allocated (not used) but it must be something to do with the many improvements to the way MP operates. My guess would be the increased use of MultiThreading processes (each one will use a certain minimum, vs, one process using a larger amount).

Also, disabling the page file to test the garbage collector will only work if you are running out of memory. Only then will it start to get rid of any excess memory usage. Just think of it like your recycle bin. Everything goes in there and stays, until you need to free up some space, then it is deleted.[/b]

<blockquote data-quote="Marcusb" data-source="post: 55595" data-attributes="member: 11550">But it still gets back to my first point.&nbsp; If your system has enough memory, then this shouldn't be an issue.&nbsp; This is just the way that Windows XP handles it's memory.&nbsp; On the surface it is similar to the 9x series, but there's a lot more to it.I'm not sure why more memory is being allocated (not used) but it must be something to do with the many improvements to the way MP operates.&nbsp; My guess would be the increased use of MultiThreading processes (each one will use a certain minimum, vs, one process using a larger amount).Also, disabling the page file to test the garbage collector will only work if you are running out of memory.&nbsp; Only then will it start to get rid of any excess memory usage.&nbsp; Just think of it like your recycle bin.&nbsp; Everything goes in there and stays, until you need to free up some space, then it is deleted.[/b]</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Marcusb, post: 55595, member: 11550"] But it still gets back to my first point. If your system has enough memory, then this shouldn't be an issue. This is just the way that Windows XP handles it's memory. On the surface it is similar to the 9x series, but there's a lot more to it. I'm not sure why more memory is being allocated (not used) but it must be something to do with the many improvements to the way MP operates. My guess would be the increased use of MultiThreading processes (each one will use a certain [b]minimum[/b], vs, one process using a larger amount). Also, disabling the page file to test the garbage collector will only work if you are running out of memory. Only then will it start to get rid of any excess memory usage. Just think of it like your recycle bin. Everything goes in there and stays, until you need to free up some space, then it is deleted.[/b] [/QUOTE]