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gfbell

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    Vitual Memory
    « on: November 16, 2010, 04:33:19 AM »
    Every week or so I get a "Virtual memory too low - this will be increased etc etc"
    There seems to be no affect to the running of the computer - its speed for example.
    What if any is the effect of this virtual memory shortage and what should I do?
    Does it mean I need to get extra memory, and if so can you recommend.
    For info the capacity is 34.5, 23.8 used, 10.7 free.
    Thanks in anticipation
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    Allan

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    Re: Vitual Memory
    « Reply #1 on: November 16, 2010, 05:52:55 AM »
    1) How much ram is installed?
    2) What is virtual memory's setting (leaving it at "windows managed" should be fine)?
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    gfbell

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      Re: Vitual Memory
      « Reply #2 on: November 16, 2010, 01:24:46 PM »
      Allan,
      Thanks for reply.
      In answer to your question - 512MB.
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      Re: Vitual Memory
      « Reply #3 on: November 16, 2010, 01:27:55 PM »
      Okay. That's barely enough to run XP. If you are going to continue using that system you should add more ram.
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        Re: Vitual Memory
        « Reply #4 on: November 16, 2010, 01:50:01 PM »
        Allan,
        Thanks once more.
        What ram do you suggest.
        Can ram be "plugged" into the back, really don't know what to do if I need to open the box.
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        Re: Vitual Memory
        « Reply #5 on: November 16, 2010, 02:07:13 PM »
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