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Tools, utilities, and Drivers Software
What is fro.exe
The file fro.exe belongs to software Free Ram Optimizer XP from an unknown developer. This small utility runs in the system tray and monitors memory usage. This freeware tool enables users to manage memory usage and keep the PC from crashing. If the available PC memory drops below a certain level, Free Ram Optimizer XP will automatically attempt to free a specified amount of RAM and make it available to other applications. The RAM (random access memory) is data that is being accessed by the CPU, and is the working memory of the computer. Without the RAM, the CPU cannot execute any code or access any data. The interface of Ram Optimizer is straightforward with tabs to control the optimization options, which include settings for automatic, manual, start-up options, and free memory desired. It has a tray icon that indicates the current PC memory usage, which the user can access to perform a manual free-up in 6 MB increments.
How can I stop fro.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. fro.exe. is used by Free Ram Optimizer XP, If you shut down fro.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop fro.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Free Ram Optimizer XP, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Free Ram Optimizer XP, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is fro.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if fro.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if fro.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that fro.exe, belongs to, in this case Free Ram Optimizer XP