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I dont think such a creature as a "system resource meter" really exists

Yes it does at least it does in Win98... but that's neither here because its the % that I'm looking for in Win2K.

I believe "system resources" includes several factors. It isn't just a single measurement

Yes indeed

System Resources are the computer's physical RAM and virtual memory (hard disk swap file). User Resources are the current resource requirement of any open applications and functions. Finally, we have GDI (graphics device interface) Resources, which allow applications to display items like menus, icons, fonts, and cursors on your screen.

Here is a simple test to get the feel of monitoring your System Resource Tool. Reboot your computer. My desktop computer displayed readings of "97%,97%,99%".

Run Outlook Express and, after you have logged on to your ISP, check your system resources by placing the cursor over the icon. My readings dropped to "84%,84%,93%."

Click on the 'Start' button, highlight 'Accessories', and click on 'Paint'. Go back to the taskbar and write down your resource meter results. Mine were "83%,83%,90%."

In Paint, click on 'File' and 'Open'. Again, check your resource meter results. I dropped to "80%,80%,90%." Close Paint and Outlook Express. Double-left click on an empty area of your desktop. This action will send a refresh signal to the resource manager in Windows. I showed results of "88%,88%,95%." Notice the memory leakage?

http://www.computerbits.com/archive/...urcemeter.html

I think that best exemplifies what I'm getting at with the % bit