Virtual Memory Low

[jowser]

Hi, I've been a computerhope member for a while now, but this is my first post.

Can anyone tell me what my PC means when it comes up with "vitual memory is low" and what I can do to cure this problem.  

Any advice is greatfully recieved.

Cheers.

[Flame]

Which Operating System are you using? How much RAm do you have?

[glb]Flame[/glb]

[Raptor]

Have you manually configured your swap file settings?

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[jowser]

Hi Flame, what do you mean buy operating system, sorry I only know enough about computers to really F them up, as for the Ram I have 512.

Hi Raptor, again sorry i'm a bit of a newbie, what are the swap file settings?

The problam only seems to appear when I am running games on PC.


Wow you guys are quick at answering .

Thanks for the help though guys.

[Raptor]

Have you scanned for the following threats:

• Viruses
  
• Spyware
  
• Trojan Horses
  

And have you read the articles?

The swap file, or, virtual memory, can be re(al)located by taking the steps written below:

1. Right click on My Computer
2. Properties
3. Advanced tab
4. Settings button for performance
5. Advanced tab
6. change  button for Virtual Memory

What are the swap file settings and on what station is it located?

[jowser]

Sorry Raptor, no I hadn't checked the articles

Have now, I've reset my limits and I shall see how it goes from know on.

Thank you again for your time

Jowser.

[Raptor]

What are the settings before and after you reset them?

[Mac]

If you are running big games add another 512 Mb of RAM otherwise try setting your paging file Minimum and Maximum to 2000 so that it remains the same size.

When the message comes up it usually says Windows is (dynamically) resizing your swap-file. As this takes processor cycles and processor time the game grinds to a halt.

If you use Everest Home Edition you can find out which make your mainboard is and also how much RAM it will take. XP Professional can handle up to 4Gb (4 x 1024Mb) if you have the right mainboard.

RAM Knowledge Base
RAM And What it Does
RAM Virtual Memory Paging
RAM Reseating & Fitting PDF File

Processor Temperatures
Service Pack Slipstreamer
Power Supply Wattage Calculator
Everest Home Edition Computer Diagnostic Program

With enough RAM you can avoid paging where possible as the pagefile is the slowest part of the system as it runs ON the drive.

With some operating systems you can load the ENTIRE operating system into RAM.

[Raptor]

What page size do you recommend when using 1024GB DDR RAM at 333Mhz and Dual Channel enabled, Mac?

I currently have it set to 1750MB.

[jowser]

What are the settings before and after you reset them?

The settings have been changed to:-

Initial Size 400 MB

Max Size 450 MB

[Raptor]

And how much does Windows XP recommend?

[jowser]

XP recommends 766 MB, what does that mean  

[merlin_2]

chose let windows deside....<performance tab>...device manager.....or use this>>http://www.majorgeeks.com/FreeRAM_XP_Pro_d1670.html

[Raptor]

XP recommends 766 MB, what does that mean  

Your swap file has to be equal to or more than 766MB.