User Reviews
FreeRAM XP
FreeRAM XP is a small, yet powerful memory manager and optimizer that allows you to free unused Ram. Unlike many other tools, FreeRAM XP offers a fully automatic mode that can free a balanced amount ...
Average of 24 user ratings: 
- Nov 07, 2007
- For version:
- 1.52
Sometimes yes and sometimes no 
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 3
- Overall:
FreeRAM is a nice little tool, however, whenever would attempt to free ram on my pc it would slow things down so much that I couldn't even do anything until after it finished freeing ram. It took up a lot of CPU space for whatever reason. Apart from those reasons it's a nice little program to have. It all depends on how it runs on your computer, I suppose.
- Sep 29, 2007
- For version:
- 1.52
Installed on all my computers
- Interface: 2
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Must have software. I have installed this as standard on all my PC's. When using it to free Memory, its best to make sure you don't push your PC to the limit. Works brilliantly if you are reasonable with you expectations, based on the installed real memory.
Review by: OzBrad (23)
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- Sep 16, 2007
- For version:
- 1.52
Interface is awful
- Interface: 2
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Interface is awful in my eyes. I dont usually need memory recovery features but the free ram in system tray is great thing. I missed it after old free Cacheman but now i have it back, thanks for FreeRAM XP :-)
- Dec 13, 2006
- For version:
- 1.52
A "must".. for all system
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Very good programs to have for both low and fast pc.
Review by: ericez26 (5)
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- Jun 23, 2006
- For version:
- 1.52
Have used for years. still as useful as ever.
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have installed this and some previous versions on a number of PCs from those with extremely limited memory and processors to high spec PCs. I have never had any problems with this app and have found that in every case the performance is improved (especially for those with low memory). It's very easy to use and it does a great job of tidying up redundant memory being held by other apps. Fantastic app with some really nice features.
Review by: HugoUmbongo (6)
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- Jun 21, 2006
- For version:
- 1.52
New life for my laptop
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This program has added new zip to my old laptop. When set to auto it keeps the memory optimized and I can tell that programs are loading faster. A great product for the price.
Review by: Nativetexan (5)
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- May 15, 2006
- For version:
- 1.52
System crash ...
- Interface: 3
- Features: 2
- Ease of use: 2
- Value: 1
- Overall:
Test results made on several configurations and always the same, system crashes ... On a P4 3,2 or a dual core avoid this soft and prefer to improve real physical memory. If you don't like blue screens, be careful...
Review by: jesusimperat (29)
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- Apr 16, 2006
- For version:
- 1.52
This is a fantastic memory optimizer!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I use RAM and CPU intensive graphics applications and despite my adequate hardware, I occasionally get the ominous "Not Responding" or "Your system is low on virtual memory" messages. This is often due to lack of RAM. Since installing FreeRAM XP Pro, I have been able to keep a close watch on my memory usage and am able to prevent system crashes by optimizing my RAM in the background. FreeRAM XP Pro is easy to use, unobtrusive and a system saver during critical, RAM intensive, application processes. I recommend this program to anyone who experiences similar problems. It is fantastic!
Review by: ITMentor
First post
- Mar 31, 2006
- For version:
- 1.51
Try many of these memory programs this is th
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
E best. Can't say much more than the other positive posters have. This is truly the best and it works
Review by: toonzee
First post
- Mar 18, 2006
- For version:
- 1.51
Not good.
- Interface: 1
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 1
- Overall:
If you run any Windows O/S on minimum memory DO NOT INSTALL THIS. FreeRAM spends so much time working it takes up space other programs need. This program works well if your PC has loads of RAM. But if you have loads of RAM why use this?
Review by: guy9663 (8)
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- Feb 05, 2006
- For version:
- 1.40
Wonderful to have around!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Back in my windows 98 days, my computer would crash randomly, and my computer was extremely slow, i didn't know why.. well it was because i had hardly any ram available i usually only had 23 free mb's out of 145 mb's of ram for applications. i tried out freeram, and it bumped my ram to 103-7 mb's free, thats an extreme increase, it made my system more stable.. but now i have windows xp and lot more ram to through around, this is well worth having, it does a good of monitoring/freeing the ram, offers plenty of options, and is easy to use, free, the best ram freeing utility yet!
Review by: Ghost_grey (58)
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- Dec 25, 2005
- For version:
- 1.40
Simply the best
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have used many memory managers and most don't do what they claim. Not the case with FreeRAM XP. It does what it says and is easy to use at the same time.
Review by: Justin
First post
- Dec 16, 2005
- For version:
- 1.40
Free ram
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 3
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I'm obsessed by memory managers, also the ones that tune the windows filecache which freeram sadly does not. Freeram XP 1.5 does a good job. I use the following settings: -Global memory compression when freeing memory=on -When automatically freeing ram, try to free 1MB When you set these parameters, memory will not be flooded to force swapping (which is very slow). Mainly U use the global memory compression which is a "smarter way" to lower memory usage of programs, instead of flooding. Give these settings a try and.... enjoy..
Review by: Michel1971
First post
- Dec 02, 2005
- For version:
- 1.40
Truly, windows' best memory manager!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I had used a shareware product for many years and thought there could be none better.. until I tried FreeRAM XP. So many options, all very well documented, including tooltips that describe the function of every option (doesn't leave you in the dark, assuming you know as much as the programmer) I especially like the 'memory compression' feature also the fact that it's so fast! With it's AutoFree setting, it will free as much as possible without slowing down the system.. unlike SOME programs I know This machine is Windows 2000, highly 'tweaked' for ultimate performance with 1GB DDR so it's not exactly a 'low memory system', but I still find it so very worthwhile. Very fast, very well-designed, stable and worth twice what I paid for it. "A definite must if you don't have a bucketful of memory installed!", says thinavila - "even if you do!", says I
Review by: DisGuyze (2)
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- May 14, 2005
- For version:
- 1.40
The best memory manager!!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I've tried several different memroy manager ... All offer some unique features. FreeRam XP Pro is the best!! It was able to get more memory back than ... ... is aggressive but it slows you down when it frees too much memory. Re-open application window (was minimized) causes memory swap. FreeRam XP Pro is VERY stable and restores the memory took by applications after I close them. Re-open application is fast with FreeRAM XP Pro installed. It does not exhibit any of the problem other tools presents. You can't beat the price either. It's FREE!! The author not only provide a great tool, he/she took time to place helpful information right where you need it. It provides useful information in a unconventional way. The usage was simple. Once you install it and configure it, you can forget about it while it resides in the system tray to do its job. My XP SP2 has been up for 3 days plus and it works like when I first boot it up.
Review by: guann5 (4)
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- Mar 05, 2005
- For version:
- 1.40
Plain and simple
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 4
- Overall:
Works as described, but there are times when it slows down my computer even when optimized. When I close the program, my computer runs even faster. Wierd, but simple and powerful. I recommend this to everyone.
Review by: Kazuya
First post
- Jan 25, 2005
- For version:
- 1.40
Freeram xp one of the tops...
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
FreeRAM XP although very small,is yet a powerful memory manager and optimizer that allows you to free unused Ram. Unlike many other tools, FreeRAM XP offers a fully automatic mode that can free a balanced amount of Ram rather, based on your current system usage. Only one disappointment noticed is that in occasions the program likes to just disappear and will have to be re-downloaded, but at least it's free and better than most paid programs I have purchased so far and later removed. Keep Ramming but don't disappear now and then.
Review by: Alfredo (11)
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- Dec 18, 2004
- For version:
- 1.40
It crashes
- Interface: 3
- Features: 1
- Ease of use: 1
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I was very happy using this programme in my old win98 days. however i encountered several problems with XP. first of all, it takes ages to load itself. the second and the most important, it crashes regularly if it has to be activated too much.
Review by: xxmytOS (12)
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- Dec 17, 2004
- For version:
- 1.40
Freeram xp free
- Interface: 5
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
The Best Free Ram tool i have used . Tried a few lots are full of spyware. or only half work on free ones. FreeRam XP is #1 Ram Idle LE is #2
Review by: calvin455 (12)
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- Nov 10, 2004
- For version:
- 1.40
It's the best out there!
- Interface: 3
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It's the best RAM freeing prog. I've ever found. Most important, it does not frees more RAM than "the maximum it can" depending on current operating conditions. I found other programs freeing more RAM, but giving more problems.
Review by: HitM_N (5)
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- Oct 06, 2004
- For version:
- 1.40
Stopped my computer from hanging
- Interface: 3
- Features: 3
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This piece of freeware stopped my computer from hanging regularly, and never gave any trouble all the time I used it. A definite must for you if you dont have a bucket-full of memory installed!
Review by: thinavila (24)
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- Oct 01, 2004
- For version:
- 1.40
The best out there ...
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is the best RAM manager out there, or at least the best I have found. It causes no errors, unlike some other RAM managers I have tried, it actually WORKS !!! And, it is FREE! So get it if you are having RAM related problems =)
Review by: TeXMeX (27)
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- Sep 02, 2004
- For version:
- 1.40
Easy
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Good program, is a little slow with the start up option on older Pc's, worth a try, does what is says.
Review by: RyanQLD (7)
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- Aug 29, 2004
- For version:
- 1.40
A good memory freeing program
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I had been having low memory (RAM) problem with my XP and often saw windows alert about adjusting page file but it does not look like a good solution. Searched for memory freeing programs and found FreeRAM XP. Now I have been using for a long time and its working well with my system. I like the interface with RAM and LOAD display. Keeps memory free at good level and nowadays I don't get any windows alert about page file. Recommended for XP.
Review by: free2nm (70)
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