download Ram Idle v4.5 633,268 bytes - the last freeware version.
RAM Idle is a free memory management program that is designed for Windows (95/98/2000/Me). With an easy to use interface, RAM Idle enables your applications to load faster and more responsively by making more physical memory available for the system. Use it to free up a selected amount of physical memory when the minimum level is
reached. You can also use it to free up a selected amount of physical memory at a regular interval, and free up the physical memory manually as needed.
When you run RAM Idle for the first time, it will find and define the recommended levels for your system. However you may need to define these manually to find the best combination that will give you the best performance for your system.
The program includes various additional features, such as the ability to display free memory in the try icon, show the percentage of free RAM and page file, automatically start with Windows, and ability to free up amount of RAM manually from the popup menu.
The following is shareware, but the last version I looked at was fully functional with no time limits. They invited you to try the program for as long as _you_ need to determine whether you want to register the program. The price is $16.75; a bargain.