when i play the sims 2 i will run fine for about an hour . then it jst crashes . it says there isin't enough virtual memory . any ideas on how to fix this ?
2006-09-11 01:37:43 · 7 answers · asked by dooralarm 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
also is there anyway of increasing the amount of memory available to to the graphic card without adding memory (i.e buying it)
2006-09-11 01:44:05 · update #1
Laptops will typically crash when playing the Sims 2 because the game is too intense for their processors and cooling system. I know dozens of people that try to play sims 2 on their laptops. It is touch and go.
Laptops will tend to run super hot because they cannot support the cooling systems that desktops can have. It is because of this that laptops are not very good game machines. They were made for doing office procedures and are often not optimized for games. They can play movies and do things that require minimal processing.
Test your laptop on this test to see if you get red marks:
In the black box, pick The Sims 2 - or the version in question
http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srtest
Reduce all the extra processing going on (background programs) also consider putting your laptop on a "laptop cooler" (google it). Add on memory if you're low on memory.
You will have more satisfying gameplay with a desktop machine. I have both, and there is no comparison - the desktop is much more stable when playing the Sims 2.
2006-09-11 02:28:53 · answer #1 · answered by Cobangrrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Righ-click My computer>properties>advance>perfomance Settings>Advance>
Then click change on virtual memory and on that screen increase the quantity of Virtual memory.
And you are done
2006-09-11 08:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by PC DOCTOR 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go with PC Doctor
I have hade the same problem and it fixed it for me
By the way did you know you get an extra 3 points for making this your best answer
2006-09-11 08:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must buy extended memory. or save your game and switch it off from the mains to regain your memory back
2006-09-11 08:41:34 · answer #4 · answered by allison w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purchase a new laptop from another company. Dells crash often.
2006-09-11 08:42:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
close everything else running and get rid of all temp files that you DONT NEED
2006-09-11 08:40:52 · answer #6 · answered by Niall G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more RAM the better.
2006-09-11 08:56:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋