CNET Editors' review
Even if you're not a RAM whiz, you can still easily free up RAM on your running system? By selecting AutoFree mode and then 'go,' FreeRAM XP Pro can automatically optimize your system, balancing levels between your memory cache and the computer's speed. Those with a little more RAM know-how can specify the amount they'd like freed in the program's extensive settings menu. Remember that attempting to free up more RAM than your system can handle will subsequently slow it down. Reporting options, a slew of memory monitoring tools, and the ability to place a preset of your memory settings to the desktop are reasons to try FreeRAM XP Pro.
Publisher's Description
From YourWare Solutions:
FreeRAM XP Pro includes automatic memory monitoring and optimization; advanced tray support; fast, threaded freeing with a stop option; multiple system-metric monitors; a simple and attractive GUI; memory reporting and diagnostic logging; and real-time memory information. FreeRAM XP Pro's AutoFree feature intelligently scales how much RAM is freed with your current system status, thus optimizing RAM without slowing down your computer. Additionally, FreeRAM XP Pro's unique Global Memory Compression technology frees memory instantly in a way that is completely unlike other memory managers. FreeRAM XP Pro has been designed to be easy to use yet highly customizable by computer novices and experts alike.
Version 1.52 enables Global Memory Compression by default for all memory freeing operations (this can be disabled through the Settings); adjusts AutoFree to be slightly more conservative when freeing RAM; and fixes a minor installation bug.
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All versions:
3.8 starsout of 903 votes
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Current version:
3.8 starsout of 585 votes
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"APPALLING - absolutely riddled with viruses and malware"
Version: FreeRAM XP Pro 1.52
Pros
none. as soon as it became clear my computer had been hijacked i didn't even install it. but too late. new search engines and malware. still there despite using iobit uninstaller. and despite cnet's downloader stating it had been checked and was safe. absolutely fuming with anger!! sort this out cnet!!!
Cons
everything
Summary
disgraceful that cnet is offering this malware junk
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"Why no Windows 7/8 (32/64 bit) ?????"
Version: FreeRAM XP Pro 1.52
Pros
not sure.?? Works OK at best in Windows XP
Cons
It will FREEZE/Hang up your system at times!
No Windows 7 or 8 (come on now, fix this!!!)Summary
Until they make it work for Windows 7/8.. I wont download/try this program..
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"Lousy Program"
Version: FreeRAM XP Pro 1.52
Pros
Always started reliably when Windows started
Cons
Caused system crashes, stalls, and freezing.
Summary
I have used optimizers before, but this one is the worst! This software has a lot of bugs. Resource hog in it's own right. System was crashing, freezing, stalling, 3 or more times in an hour. Memory had to be freed every 15-20 minutes. Uninstalled and no more freezing, stalling or crashes. This isn't software,it's crapware.
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"Obvious results with 1 GB RAM or less"
Version: FreeRAM XP Pro 1.52
Pros
Just works. I have an old OQO model 2 where the ram is soldered the the mainboard, and it as an SSD so I keep no page file so it obviously never ran well and the CPU was over taxed and it made the fan sound like a lifeguard whistle. As soon as I installed this product, everything worked better. The CPU temp went down, less fan noise and programs popped right open.
Cons
None that I can tell.
Summary
If you have 1 GB or less RAM, this WILL significantly improve performance. Aside from my other noted application where a swap file is generally not recommended (on SSD), I also have it installed on a computer with 2 GB and a page file enabled, and on another with 1 GB and a page file. Both of these machines seem to see less hard drive activity so I suspect less paging. The sees SIGNIFICANT performance increase.
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"SPECTACULAR LITTLE PROGRAM FOR XP WITH LOW RAM !"
Version: FreeRAM XP Pro 1.52
Pros
SPEEDS UP BROWSING 200% AND PROGRAMS ALSO.
Cons
IT DOES NOT WORK WITH WIN7 ,BUT OWERALL I HAVE NO CONS
Summary
I HAVE 756 MB RAM DDR1 AND I DON'T HAVE TO UPGRADE IT BECAUSE THIS PROGRAM IS GREAT .
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"very good optimizer"
Version: FreeRAM XP Pro 1.52
Pros
better than many optimizer programs
Cons
get it it is good
Summary
I hope I can get free full version
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"Like other free memory programs, not very impressed"
Version: FreeRAM XP Pro 1.52
Pros
yes it does increase performance at the beginning
Cons
When its optimizing memory automatically you will loose control of what you may be working on until the optimizer is finished.
You will find this very Annoying and uninstall the memory optimizer program.Summary
tried it did not like it
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"My Computer runs more efficient!"
Version: FreeRAM XP Pro 1.52
Pros
Runs more efficient
Cons
Noe yet, I'v only had it for 4 days now. Give me more time for this section. Thanks!
Summary
A great addition for any computer to keep it running smoothly!
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"One of the best memory optimizer programs"
Version: FreeRAM XP Pro 1.52
Pros
Everything, including additional tweaks built in. Small installation size of a program and occupancy on hard disk.
Cons
developement of program has stoped, no new version for a long time. YourWareSolution shuould add Memory Scrub or Memory Defrag option like in MemTurbo.
Summary
With this memory management program that has everything needed to keep your RAM optimized is probably the best, doesn't matter, freeware, trial etc... it's out of class, at the very TOP. Including program's performance what's maybe highest between memory optimizer tools.
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"good program"
Version: FreeRAM XP Pro 1.52
Pros
is free
does a creditable job especially with the smart cleanCons
deep clean feature sometimes hangs up, at least on my 'puter
