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Comment from Beau Anderson on 2008-12-02

2008-12-02T16:06:53Z

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.

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Comment from Chris on 2008-11-23

2008-11-23T23:50:00Z

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.

Virtual memory is what your computer uses when it needs more physical memory than it has. So there's no magical setting that will "speed up" your system. As soon as your system needs virtual memory it's going to slow down some.

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.

- Leo
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Comment from sims2 gamer on 2008-11-18

2008-11-19T00:00:21Z

I play the Sims 2 ALOT and after 10-15 minutes of play I get a blue screen and then like 5-7 minutes later I get a box that says VIRTUAL MEMORY TOO LOW.....any suggestions?

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Comment from Michael on 2008-10-17

2008-10-17T23:11:28Z

My Ram output is too high for one of my games, and i need to lower it. How do i lower it?

I don't know what you mean by 'RAM output'.

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Comment from vishwa on 2008-09-17

2008-09-17T13:37:03Z

hello sir.. whats happend the windows vertual memory is saing too low and system is running.? what kind of problems can arrise that time..

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Comment from ashley on 2008-09-04

2008-09-05T01:28:16Z

Hi there I am useing windows vista home premium sp1, I did not have ajusted my vertual memory,I have 4gb ram of pc,how much can I rase the "min & max virtual memory.

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Comment from John Watkins on 2008-08-28

2008-08-29T03:43:24Z

I have a Windows XP Home Edition PC that I brought a couple of years ago. As of recent, I have gotten occassional bubbles stating that my Virtual Memory is running low. I have noticed your instructions in regards to going to the Control Panel of your PC to look for sysem, advanced, performance, etc. However, when I went to my Control Panel, I did not see any of this. My compute model is a Dell. And also, I have 29-30 GB extra space on a 52.7 capacity and yet, my PC is running slow and staggers from time to time. Do you have any helpful do-it-yourself advice that would be easy to follow to resolve these areas for me? Thanks in advance.

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Comment from Shubhajit Das on 2008-08-20

2008-08-20T12:42:33Z

I am very thankful to you. Because you solv my problem.

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Comment from ptaskar on 2008-08-01

2008-08-01T20:40:01Z

How to change the virtual memory settings a.k.a swap space. Thanks!

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Comment from Larry on 2008-05-08

2008-05-08T20:23:40Z

Hi, I stumbled across this page via Google and just started having this problem. I recently installed the Program Prevx 2 the individual program.
Each time I do a file scan I get an Error message that my xpsp2 , 1gig is running low on virtual memory.
I mailed Prevx support and was told:

1. regedit and find key "KKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and to look for references to PrevxOne or Prevx2 file and delete the key.

2. Clear down Prevx2 local database to aid memory consumption (deleting files-reboot the computer and after startup immediately shutdown Prevx2
-delete all the *.dat files in the folder:
c:\documents and settings\all users\application data\prevx\*.dat

I am not sure what step 2 is all about and would appreciate lay persons jargon on what files, where they are and what this all means.
I hope that I am not making an error in posting this comment in this topic, if so I do apologize.
I would really appreciate correction if I have committed an error in posting this and advice as to how I should post this.
Thank you for your time.

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Comment from marco on 2008-03-24

2008-03-24T13:08:38Z

hello leo ive got a p4 with 600g hard drive and 4g ram but the pc just reconise 3.071g why?
can i change?
what is the best values of ram to free up and psychal memory to make this pc run faster in my music programs?
i would be glad if you could help me please
regards marco

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Comment from the great alsky on 2008-03-06

2008-03-07T04:26:40Z

Hi there I am useing windows 98se in a raid 0 cofigureation plus I have ajusted my vertual memory,I have 512 megs of pc,100 sd ram and my seting`s are "minnimom mmemory 70" & maximom memory is 510,how much can can I rase the "min & max virtual memory,plus what would happen if I instaled another 512 meg`s of pc sd ram

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Comment from Nitesh Shinde, ( LNT Infotech) Powai on 2008-02-18

2008-02-19T05:24:00Z

What is hard Disk Low level & High level formatting Procedure?

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Comment from Giriraj Kamat {L&T Infotech, Powai, Mumbai} on 2008-02-18

2008-02-18T11:23:53Z

Printer hanging, Problem updating Firmware.

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Comment from Kamran Tak {L&T Infotech, Powai, Mumbai on 2008-02-18

2008-02-18T11:20:12Z

What is the procedure for wireless network setup?

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Comment from Ben on 2007-12-10

2007-12-11T03:17:38Z

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308417 is the link to help you understand adjusting your virtual memory. It says that whatever your RAM is (say 256) then multiply that by 1.5 to get your minimum and multiply that figure by 3 to get your maximum.

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Comment from manjunath on 2007-11-21

2007-11-21T09:34:06Z

1 ive got 512mb ,what should i set my virtual memory at

2 wha is active dir

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Comment from Keyur Mistry on 2007-11-20

2007-11-20T11:14:12Z

What is difference between Windows server 2003 standard edition and enterprise edition?

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-11-18

2007-11-18T19:54:17Z

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Comment from Vishal Kamble(L&T INFOTECH,Mumbai) on 2007-11-17

2007-11-17T10:14:40Z

What is the Difference between VGA Driver & Display Driver?

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Comment from Pradeep Kumar RayMohapatra(L&T Infotech) on 2007-11-16

2007-11-16T10:00:24Z

What will be wrong with PC if there will be zero vertual memory?

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Comment from Pradeep Kumar Raymohapatra on 2007-11-16

2007-11-16T08:55:48Z

How much maximum vertual memoy I can increase in my PC?What is the limitation/s of more vetual memory.

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Comment from reyes coca on 2007-11-11

2007-11-12T02:25:08Z

ive got 512mb ,what should i set my virtual memory at

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Comment from Sean Matt on 2007-11-05

2007-11-05T23:38:46Z

Ok people It will tell you your allowed setting for the virtual memory.I have mine set on 10 gigs

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Comment from gloria george on 2007-11-03

2007-11-03T23:51:28Z

could having too many e mails not deleated or too many icons on desk top be the cause of low virtual memory what would be the main cause how can i find it and how do i repair it

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Comment from robert on 2007-10-28

2007-10-29T04:40:00Z

hi..i have a 3.25gb of ram...3x1gb and a 512mb...could you tell me the settings i should put in VIrTUAL MEMORY in the initial and maximum size...thnx..

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Comment from Mark Taylor on 2007-08-31

2007-08-31T11:36:49Z

Hi i'm running 1gig of ram on an amd 64 bit 3000+ processor. What are the min and max settings for the virtual memory? Many Thanks

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Comment from Louise on 2007-08-21

2007-08-22T05:01:56Z

I was interested to see the comments on why virtual memory might always be too low. I'm having this problem too. I've done the adjustments mentioned in Windows XP (I let Windows choose the size) and I try not to have more than two programs going at most; but even when I'm just running one (PhotoStudio, Word or Internet Explorer) I still get the message. It's been suggested that a trojan might be the cause, but I've been through the computer with two anti-virus programs that dig out spyware. I'm a tad curious about what the next move might be. I'm not so concerned about the speed, but I don't fancy the thought that my pc might be home to a trojan that could be messing up other people's stuff.

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Comment from Siddharth on 2007-08-13

2007-08-13T12:41:53Z

Hi!! I am Having :
P4 3.06 Ghz
Ati Xpress 200
768 MB of RAM
What should be size of my virtual memory??

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Comment from yassier on 2007-08-04

2007-08-04T11:29:54Z

hello,
i have 766 of ram and runing vista premium...what is the best virtual memory setting for me?
thnx...

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Comment from Maureen on 2007-08-03

2007-08-03T13:28:06Z

I am trying to run a cd, and a message continually pops up saying that I do not have enough virtual memory. It says that I need 3MB. I have checked the system properties and the it says I have an virtual memory inital size of 1536 MB. I'm not sure how to get the cd to work.

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Comment from Murali on 2007-07-25

2007-07-25T09:27:47Z

My PC has 4 GB ( 1GB x 4 Nos) of RAM running windows XP. How much I can change VM to my PC. Right now it is set as 1524 intial size and max set at 3048.. Please help

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Comment from Arijit Thakur on 2007-07-12

2007-07-12T20:52:15Z

This article proves to be extremly helpful in resolving the issue with the low virtual memory issue.I would suggest to have more links and solutuions steps in regard to the issue

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Comment from Pavliko on 2007-06-28

2007-06-28T15:40:02Z

Wow! that realy helped ...
thanks

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Comment from Raful on 2007-06-18

2007-06-18T13:19:07Z

Hello Leo.
I have Kingston 1024MB Dual Channel DDR2 800MHz CL5
and AUSPIS 1024MB DDR2 Single Channel 800MHz CL5.
I'm working with a lot of programs and games that demand very good performance (e.t.c CUBASE/CAKEWALK/GIGASTUDIO and such)

so my question is:
what is the best and fastest Virtul Memory Settings With 2048MB DDR2 on XP-SP2.
thanks dude!

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Comment from Joseph Lowndes on 2007-06-08

2007-06-08T13:26:16Z

My PC has 1 gig of RAM running XP HOME :-( how do I make VM to recognize it right noe it is set as 384 intial size and max set at 1152.. Please help

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Comment from lasantha on 2007-04-26

2007-04-26T09:34:19Z

i have 256 virtual memory but system shows it is 192 i lost thinking of this

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Comment from Jim Ritchey on 2007-01-13

2007-01-13T19:03:33Z

I can only hope that this answer hasn't been mentioned already, and I forgot where I found it in the first place, but it works GREAT.

1. Do you have any junk hard drives laying around? Even two gigs and 5400 revolutions will do--install the sucker as a secondary. If you increase the virtual memory on the same disk as the OS, you are simply causing the resources for the single disk to work twice as hard, partitioned or not.
2. THEN go to 'Control Panel>System>Advanced>Performance Settings>Advanced>Virtual Memory--then press Change.
3. Keep C:/ highlighted, and mark 'no Pagefile'. Then hit 'Set'.
4. Now, highlight D:/ right below it (or whatever your cheap-ass old drive is lettered), select 'Custom Size', and enter two numbers: One for Initial Size, another for Maximum Size. these (for some absurd reason) seem to work better if they're in increments of 256, 512, etc. Fill it up, with the low number being 2/3rds of the high. mebbe leave a little room on the disk for back-up. Hit set again, and restart I'm at 1536, with a max of 2048, running all the Adobe CS2 software on a crappy five year old Compaq 1.3 GHZ Socket 370 POS, with the max memory of 512 installed, and it never hangs anymore. It runs like it has at least a Gig of memory installed.

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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2007-01-09

2007-01-09T17:30:50Z

I'm always VERY skeptical of these types of tools ... please report back after you've run it to let us know if it actually did anything. Many do not.

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Comment from Zazoo on 2007-01-09

2007-01-09T17:24:34Z

I just went to www.fastr-pc.net to download the program designed to speed my virtual memory up...naturally the "free" version was unable to fix the problem but apparently if I buy the "registered version" all the problems can be fixed...great website....

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Comment from Terry Goodchild on 2006-12-28

2006-12-28T14:14:48Z

I have been trying to increase my custom size Virtual Memory via Systems Properties, Peformance Options, Advanced, Change (this is Windows XP Home)as it currently shows 767mb. I alter Initial Size ot 1200, Maximun size to 2400 and hit Set, nothning happens (mostly). I have had it change to give me Currently Alocated 1200 and then I can use the leisure software which requires at least 768mb, next time I boot up its back at 767mb and mostly I can't get it to increase at all. Any suggestions?

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2006-07-15

2006-07-15T23:48:20Z

Defrag has nothing to do with memory or with disk space - defrag is about keeping your hard disk performing well.

I'd have to know what you mean by "I keep getting virual memory problems". What problems? What are you doing when they happen?

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Comment from laura on 2006-07-15

2006-07-15T22:20:50Z

i have a celeron 2.8ghz cpu and 192mbs of ram on my pc i keep getting virtual memory problems.i also have system mechanic and it is always giving me poor readings on my ram its dropping as low as 30mb. everytime i defrag it it just keeps dropping all the time back to 30mbs. can you please help do i have dodgy ram or something

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Comment from Isabela on 2006-06-05

2006-06-05T08:25:11Z

Thy this:
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;837869

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Comment from SANDEEP on 2006-06-04

2006-06-04T07:02:06Z

SIR,I had a message that says my Virtual Memory is too low and that Windows XP was increasing it. What does this mean and what can I do about it?Please help me.

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Comment from Leo on 2006-03-26

2006-03-26T17:02:12Z

Most of the advice given for WIndows XP applies to Windows 2000. Windows XP is really just "the next version" of WIndows 2000 (like Windows Vista will be the next version of Windows XP). Naturally there are differences, but in general if the settings, such as virtual memory, appear to be in the same place using the same wording, then chances are the same concepts will apply. It's certainly a good place to start.

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Comment from kay on 2006-03-26

2006-03-26T16:24:10Z

i am the engr to a very big cafe, i just changed all the operating sys on all our sys to win 2000 ands the problem since them has being our systems are slow and always freezing then when booting it comes up with the message your system is low on virtual memory windows is trying to increase your virtual memory during this memory requirements for some of your application may be denied what can i do?

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Comment from sb mkhize on 2006-03-26

2006-03-26T14:55:53Z

I am using a computer that operates on Windows 2000 Professional. My quest is whether to try out the advice and steps provided for computers that do not have the same type of windows as mine eg. windows XP etc. on increasing virtual memory.
Grateful if you could send in simple advice, in fact, advice that is comparable to your article which is quite easy to follow.
Your help will be appreciated.

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Comment from Leo on 2006-02-25

2006-02-26T05:36:31Z

Use the steps outlined in the article to examine your current settings, and increase if appropriate.

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Comment from janessa reid on 2006-02-25

2006-02-26T05:33:17Z

my computer "hp pavilion vf15 with Windows XP" is new we had it about for 5 months and saying virtual memory is running low how do i fix that?

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Comment from Dawn on 2006-02-03

2006-02-03T19:56:44Z

I am having a similar problem...can anyone help?

The computer is a Dell Dimension 9150. It has an Intel Pentium D 830 (3 GHz) processor with dual core technology. We have 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533 MHz and a 250 GB Serial ATA Hard Drive. We are running Windows XP Professional version 5.5. We also have Adobe Creative Suite 2 installed.

Each time the computer reboots there is a Virtual Memory Error that reads "Your system has no paging file, or the paging file is too small."

I have gone to System in the Control Panel and manually put in the initial and maximum amounts - but they do not stay. After rebooting the computer the same error message comes up again.

Also, I made sure I was logged in as an administrator before making any changes so I do not believe it is a permissions problem.

After trying to change the settings unsuccessfully a number of times, I called Dell. They suggested we swap out the RAM. They sent us a replacement. I swapped it with the other, but it didn't help either. The virtual memory settings will still not change.

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Comment from John Kirby on 2005-10-27

2005-10-28T04:16:13Z

I am running WIN 2000. I just ghosted my HDD to a new one. When I put the new drive in and tried to boot from it, before it starts windows, I get a message "Your system has no paging file or the file is too small". It then explains how to go into control panel and change it. However, when I close the message box, it comes back to it. I can never get into windows to change anything. It does the same thing in Safe Mode. I'm stuck!. Is there any other way to get in and make the changes?

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Comment from raghu on 2005-10-27

2005-10-27T10:23:08Z

1) We have installed IntelliJ Ver 5 ( Integrated development Tool) on Linux WS 3 kernel 2.4.21-27.Elms. the problem what we face is when the developer opens a project in IntelliJ initially it opens , and if we open another frame ,open another project , ( Inorder to work in Multiple Frame in same terminal) and start toggle between the two Screens it hangs and throws "out of virtual memory " error .We tried change the Virtual settings as specified in the Error code , but still of no use.
The observation made was that these Workstation being Xeon 3.0 X 2 ( with Hyper Threading enabled ) and the 2 MB cache were not getting detected in processor Information, and the two M/c which doesn't show these problems are AMD Athlon 2000+ ( No Hyper Threading ) with 256 Kb cache ( M/c from the client). Physical memory and the Swap size remains the same in all the Workstations.

We then tried upgrading the Linux WS 3 to Linux WS 4 kernel 2.6.9-5 Elms , the only advantage out of was , the Cache was getting detected and application was opening pretty fast but during the switching between Screens , that same error Pops up

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Comment from Nigel on 2005-09-07

2005-09-08T03:29:47Z

Hello Leo

I recently bouth my DEll PC for "me to you" and my PC just recenly is telling me that is runing on Low Virtual memory and asking me to seek help so I follow your steps so i changed it my Initialsize 768 to 770 and my Maximun size from 1536 to 1540 I just wonder if i did corect or not

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Comment from Leo on 2005-08-14

2005-08-14T18:13:08Z

Sounds like your disk drive is full. Can make the VM file bigger if there's no room for it. Free up some space on that drive, or use a different drive.

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Comment from osman on 2005-08-14

2005-08-14T18:06:59Z

I've tryed optimizing my virtual memory. Adjusting my settings apparantly did not work because I have checked and it states I have 0 mb space left for driver E (virtual memory). What can I do. Please reply by emailing me at [Email Address Removed].

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Comment from Brett on 2005-07-15

2005-07-15T21:41:51Z

James what Leo said is right, your programs to defrag RAM and etc, are bogus and you crashing has many a number of things to do with your computer and not just memory, if you are running an XP machine you need to make sure the program is made for windows XP, many problems will occur if XP doesnt like the game. Also your -7VM i think that means u have 7MB allocated from your Hard Drive to Virtual MEmory, at least thats what i gather, i would try increasing its paging file(depending on the ammount of space u have free on your Hard Drive) to about 20MB and try it again. If this lets it play a little better then increase the paging file more i would say to 4% of your total HD space. IF this does not work try uninstalling the game and defragging your HD and reinstalling. btw Leo Article was very informative, Thank you.

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Comment from Danielle on 2005-07-14

2005-07-15T02:34:28Z

beth-if you are still lost: to get to systems, when you are in control panel, you have to first click on 'performance and maitenance'

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Comment from Leo on 2005-05-16

2005-05-17T03:44:37Z

Defragging RAM and "releasing" RAM products are, by and large, ineffective and a waste of money. Windows XP already manages memory for you and deals with such issues transparently. I would completely ignore whatever those tools are telling you, and focus instead, on the *specific* error message you get from applications that are failing.

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Comment from James on 2005-05-16

2005-05-17T00:01:49Z

well i have this program which alows me to defrag the ram and also this program called Release Ram. It says that i have 870 ram free and -7 VM. And on all other programs it has said that VM is free.

While i play games like guild wars and error occurs and says that it cannot read the memory or something, i also cant save documents on microsoft word. i have no idea why it says i have -7 VM PLEASE HELP ME

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Comment from Leo on 2005-05-14

2005-05-15T03:42:57Z

Well, as the article indicated, the "System" item in Control Panel, to start. The rest is in the article.

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Comment from beth klein on 2005-05-14

2005-05-15T02:15:23Z

your article has been very informative. thank you. Where axactly can I locate my settings to change them?and what do you suggest to set?
I went to control panel, but where axactly?

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Comment from Leo on 2005-04-14

2005-04-15T04:04:40Z

It's unlikely that more RAM will help.

I read a great technique on the Langa List for those messages that flash by too quickly ... use a digital camera that can take short videos, or a digital camcorder, and record the screen as the problem happens. Then, step through the video a frame at a time around when it happens, and you can often get a good picture of the message.

In the mean time, if it is virtual memory related, I'd try booting in safe mode, or the recovery console, and making sure that there's enough disk space.

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Comment from Kahbard on 2005-04-14

2005-04-14T08:33:57Z

My inlaws computer crashed and required windows xp to be reinstalled. Upon completion of the installation the computer is not caught in a rebooting loop and only shows the black screen with the running bar for windowes xp, but does not enter into the program before rebooting. the error message that pops up, as best i can read in its breifness, is about there not being enough virutal memory or paging file.... Will buying more memory fix this or what do i need to do. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

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Comment from denise power on 2005-03-21

2005-03-21T23:55:51Z

your articles are very informative. I've been trying to find out what "low on virtual memory" means, this only pops up when I run my virus scan, I now have a better understanding of what this is thanks denise

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Comment from Leo on 2005-03-20

2005-03-20T23:32:18Z

Never heard of such a thing. If you find more information on it, I'd love to hear.

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Comment from Rob on 2005-03-20

2005-03-20T23:01:18Z

I have heard that Microsoft's Security patches require that the virtual memory should be in a "systems managed" state or you create a risk of killing the application that is using most of the systems resources. Have you experienced or heard anything concerning this? Thanks, ~Rob

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Comment from Leo on 2005-03-10

2005-03-10T17:07:34Z

The rule of thumb I use for a low end machine (say less than 1 gig of RAM) is to have twice as much virtual memory as you have RAM. For a high end machine (1gig or more), I set VM size to the size of RAM.

Regardless VM is always slower than RAM. If you really need speed, the best thing you can do is add more RAM.

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Comment from tpg on 2005-03-10

2005-03-10T15:51:38Z

how can i adjust virtual memory setting for better performance of faster browsing and fast pc speed?

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Comment from mcse on 2004-05-31

2004-06-01T01:44:01Z

The best course of action here is to open your Task Manager and locate the processes which consume a big amount of system resources. In some cases, these are some buggy programs (programmers often forget to free the objects:)) or just a hanging game (Counter Strike for exapmle). The easyest way is to kill all the related processes and threads. Righ-click the selected process and then click "End process tree". This will kill all the related threads and will free the virtual memory.

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