virtual memory?

Answer 1

Let me elaborate on the issues of RAM and Virtual Memory...

RAM is a type of memory used by programs to store certain information that needs to be recalled quickly. Running a number of programs drastically reduces the size of available RAM to running programs. When the computer runs out of RAM it switches to whats called Virtual Memory, which is basically a file stored on the hard drive. Hard drives are much slower than RAM, so this is what makes the computer run slower. Windows automatically changes the size of the Virtual Memory file, so thats when you get the error saying "windows is resizing your virtual memory" blah blah.

Fixes to boost performance? Buy more RAM. www.crucial.com will tell you the type and speed you need to do it yourself, or just take it to a repair shop, RAM costs almost next to nothing these days. Easy and cheap way to speed up your computer.

Hope this helps?

Answer 2

If you're asking what it is, virtual memory is a way to simulate more RAM (physical memory) being added to your computer.

Instead of opening up the computer and adding more memory, you simulate that by taking a portion of your hard drive space to use as memory. Not exactly the same thing, but does speed up performance up to a point.

However, physical memory (RAM) is always the best way to go.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

When Windows uses portion of the hard drive as RAM.

Answer 5

I hope you mean on your PC. It is much more efficient and faster to add more RAM, as much as you can afford.