Do I get my memory back when I delete/uninstall programs?

Question

A quick question. I've been wondering about this for awhile now, say I install a program which takes up 400MBs, if I uninstall that program does my memory replenish?

Answer 1

A few of my brain cells just killed themselves.

I give you 12/10 on the Stupid scale my friend

Answer 2

Yes. Install 400 MB takes up 400 MB.

Uninstall removes 400MB from the system.

You added now you removed it.

Answer 3

Yes when you uninstall a program the space returns, when deleting a file remember to empty the bin! But then all your space is yourse again!

Answer 4

Anything that is running is using ram --- even a desktop background picture , or a anti-virus program that is running , or firewall--- All your start-up programs when you boot-up take a certain amount of ram each from the total amount -- like Yahoo messenger. Shut down any program and it does not use up any ram --- only space on your hard drive.

                                                       +++Spock+++