A Really Small App for Windows

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Download.com staffAugust 27, 2015

This freebie effectively monitors and gives real-time memory-usage statistics, but offers no other useful features. A Really Small App presents a standard floating message bar on your desktop that displays the amount of CPU usage and free memory in real-time mode. It was nice to see our PC's uptime, number of currently running processes, number of start-up items, active connections, and Internet Protocol (IP) address. A Really Small App can be docked handily on the system tray, where the icon will display a summary of computer-usage data. We like that it can be configured to begin counting automatically at start-up and allow users to copy data to the clipboard. However, the limited features also limit this tool's appeal. Including a memory optimizer might bring some further purpose. Though this program is easy enough for novices to use, its rather small feature set keeps it from really thrilling us. In the end, users requiring nothing more than a memory usage monitor might find this freeware program worth a download.

What’s new in version 2.0

Version 2.0 adds new feature whereby you can now change your default printer directly from the System Tray with one mouse click.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: February 10, 2010

Latest update: August 27, 2015

Version: 2.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 2003

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 10,182

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

3.2/5

9 User Votes

Cute and Really Small Indeed
silvahOctober 7, 2011
Pros
Handy little freebie to monitor memory stats and CPU usage.
Cons
Just sits there and does little else. No bells or whistles.
Summary
I like it. The little tyke is no trouble. If you're frequorently monitoring your memory, it clues you in when you need to free up some latitude.
can't be controlled
ginnahendersonMarch 31, 2011
Pros
i had to go to another site to download--would not download from cnet.
Cons
i had to go to another site to download
Summary
great little app
paulameengsDecember 4, 2008
Pros
Does what it says it will do and does it cleaning
Cons
none found
Summary
if you want to know what it shows you this is an app that stays out of the way and runs without trouble
A Really Great Small App!
billfrankeNovember 18, 2008
Pros
Gives me a few pieces of crucial info immediately. Uses only 7868 kb of RAM.
Cons
Nothing at all. The complaints that other users have made don't apply to my PC. I think that they have malware on their machines, especially the guy who complained about "Hot Bar". Never herd of it, and I've been running ARSA for many months now,
Summary
I like not having to press Ctrl-Alt-Delete or start The Ultimate Troubleshooter to find out how much RAM is free, how much of my CPU is being used, how many processes are running, whether anyone else is connected to my PC, and what my uptime is.
Nothing special.
October 17, 2007
Pros
Cons
Summary
Tries to install other software!!!
jibletsJanuary 13, 2007
Pros
Didn't get that far to find out if the program is actually any good.
Cons
After first clicking on the install icon; Windows Defender picked up on it trying to install "Hot Bar", whatever that may be.
Summary
Uses all available memory
james148654610316814October 13, 2006
Pros
Nothing outweighs the cons
Cons
I've come home and found my PC locked and msgs of "out of memory". Task manager has A Really Small App using 500 megabytes of memory! I'm uninstalling this program and never using it again.
Summary
Truly a nifty and interesting little application.
soldierofmisfortuneSeptember 28, 2006
Pros
If you want real-time analysis, of some basic and simple system areas, in plain language, and an easy to understand interface, this is for you...
Cons
Slow, but eh...
Summary
Great System Resource App!
BigThunder1April 5, 2006
Pros
Works as advertised! Great little app that monitors system resources and can copy info to the clip board includeing all running and start-up processes with paths to originateing file folders ect. The info that is copied to clip board is surprising & well organized!! Very handy little app that I wouldn't want to be without now that I've tried it! I've tried others similar, and use widgets to monitor resources, but this copys all info to clip board, then you can paste in a text editor and save for future reference. A must have to monitor system changes ect, then compair reference files saved from past to see any differences. This is the only one I've found that actively monitors when other computers are connected to yours. A most worthy download if I don't say so myself!!!
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Developer’s Description

By AnswersThatWork

Monitor CPU & RAM utilization, running tasks, or switch default printer straight from System Tray.