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i just bought a new laptop, i have 4gb of ddr2 ram, a 2.4ghz amd duo proc. and 320 gb of space on my hd. the computer is already fast, but im just wondering what an appropriate number is to use under virtual memory settings where it says initial size (mb) and maximum size(mb), to speed it up even more.
There is no recommended setting. It depends on how you use your computer. What aplications and how many. I actually run one computer with NO virtual memory, since it has lots of RAM and I never need to push outside of that.
24-Nov-2008
Microsoft states that the recommended size of your paging file should be 1.5 times the size of your RAM for WINXP. 3 times the size for Vista.
If you are running enough ram in xp - windows likely will not use the virtual memory all that often. But in vista, you will see a lot of performance issues if it's not set correctly as vista (unless you're running ultimate) only sees 3GB of ram.
Hellow sir, I have toshiba satellite A100 series of notebook i have to increase my virtual memory. I did the same as u said but computer had failed to do so ...what r the possible reasons.. HELP..
14-May-2009
I have a Dell Dimension 2400 with windows xp 512 megs of ram.Windows is only showing 510 megs.Thought I had a virus and formated and reinstalled windows and the same thing shows up.Is this normal?If not how do I fix it?
Posted by: Ken at October 6, 2009 8:27 PMI have a emachine computer and 256 mb and i added more memory to it now i have 512mb, But i got a message and it said low virtual memory, computer store set it at 0 i think, what should the M B be now , and how high does it go thanks jane gardner
Posted by: jane at November 20, 2009 6:05 PM
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