Expert: Bill DeShawn - 4/16/2007

Question
Aloha Bill,

My question may relate more to general computing than AutoCAD specifically. It seems recently that AutoCAD is behaving less and less reliably. I have AutoCAD 2006. By less reliably, I mean that it "freezes" and Windows alerts me with a "this program is not responding" message. Lately, it seems to freeze maybe one out of every 8-9 sessions or so. Also, it takes an excessive amount of time to do simple things, like switch between views (layout to model, for instance). Sometimes, it even takes awhile just to close the program. Sounds like a virus, huh? But none of my other programs behave this way. I also thought that perhaps I need more RAM, or to upgrade my processor, but AutoCAD seemed to work fine with my set-up when I initially got it. And I haven't added much at all to my computer.

Anyway, any advice would be helpful and appreciative.

Thanks,

Shaun

Answer
Hi, Shaun.
I had the same problem.  But I took care of it.  My computer now runs a full 2GB of RAM.  I suggest you do the same.  The maximum required, should be the minimum you use.  Computers are going to get more expensive.  Multi-Core computers are what is recommended for AutoCAD.  I'm running a Dual Core.  Also, none of your other programs are going to require as much memory as AutoCAD.  But you already knew that.  More processes have been added to your computer even though you aren't putting them on.  It's called spyware.  Make sure you have good anti-spyware on your computer and scan with it frequently.

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