MemOptimizer can do its memory defragmentation and recovery in two ways:
| · | Manually. When MemOptimizer is running (even if hidden to the tray) you can trigger MemOptimizer to compress and defragment your memory by pressing its hotkey, which is by default CTRL-ALT-M. You can also open the MemOptimizer main window, select the Optimize tab and click the "Optimize" button. |
| · | When RAM reaches a preset low level. By selecting the Automatic Optimization and adjusting the alarm level, MemOptimizer will kick in whenever that level of low RAM is reached. |
Regardless of which method is used to trigger MemOptimizer into action, the result is the same: MemOptimizer will defragment your RAM, recover as much RAM as possible (up to the level you have set), attempt to recover memory leaks, and flush unused DLLs out to your pagefile.
If you prefer the Manual Optimization, the best times to trigger MemOptimizer are after Windows login/startup and before launching a new application. For example, before launching a memory-intensive game or application, press the MemOptimizer hotkey and wait for it to complete. This will ensure the maximum amount of memory possible is available, reducing time-consuming paging.
Setting your Levels
In general, the mistake people make most often is setting MemOptimizer too aggressively; the intent of MemOptimizer is to ensure you never run out of RAM when you need it, rather than to recover as much as possible (extra RAM stolen from applications that could make use of it would be just as well off in your desk drawer!).
Usually the Recommended Values are the best choice for your system as they are calculated depending on the amount of memory available.