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Article: Unload DLLs to Free Up Memory Usage (http://www.fixmyxp.com/content/view/97/40/)
 By Default, Windows XP keeps DLL files in memory after applications have finished using them, in case they are needed again.  What are DLL (Dynamic Link Library) Files?  In a nutshell, they are a small collection of functions that carry out tasks that are needed by an application.  Windows, by default, keeps DLLs cached in the memory for some time after the application it was associated with is closed.  To prevent this behavior and force Windows XP to unload the DLL when the program closes, follow this guide.
 


  or by using another method.   Modify the registry at your own risk, Every effort has been made to ensure that registry edit instructions are correct and safe.  FixMyXP cannot be held responsible for any damage done to your system by using this guide.



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Before beginning this guide, please do this (http://www.fixmyxp.com/content/view/89/40/)

 

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    Navigate to the following key:
  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorer
   


 
 
    On the right hand side, Right Click and select New then DWord
   


 
   

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Then type  alwaysunloaddll  for the name
   


 
 
    Then Double Click on the new Dword and change the value to 1
   


 
 
   Click OK, then Reboot
 This guide was written by Jason LeDuc.   Copyright ©  2005-2006.  All rights reserved.
   
  
 

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