Virtual Memory too low. How do I fix?

Question

I keep getting a warning sign saying Windows Virtual Memory is too low. I've deleted loads of stuff from my hard drive, used disk clean up and run spyware progs but I still keep getting this warning.
And evertime the sign pops up my computer freezes.

Answer 1

To increase virtual memory in Windows XP.
Click start button and open your computers control panel.
Click the system icon and this will open the system properties control panel.
Click on the advanced tab.
Click the settings button under performance.

Answer 2

More than likely you have too many programs open on the startup. Using task manager (ALT-CTRL-DEL) will let you see the processes running on your computer (use the processes tab). Another way to check is to go to start then run and type in msconfig. This utility can be used to see what you have listed on the startup tab. Don't change settings here unless you really know what you are doing.

Run virus and spyware checking programs and look for a decent registry cleaning util. You can increase the virtual memory using the following process: right click my computer and click on properties. Click advanced tab - settings (performance) - advanced tab - virtual memory change button to alter the amount of space being used. BEFORE you attempt to change the settings here consider how much RAM you are using. Windows XP (I'm assuming that's what you are using) requires at least 256mb of RAM (512mb or more is preferred). The general consensus is that windows should use 1.5 times the RAM installed in your system.

But it does sound like you have too many things loading up on the startup or not enough RAM installed on your system. If you think you have enough RAM, consider downloading and running memtest86 (http://www.memtest86.com/). Running that overnight (about 5 or 6 hours) will let you know if there is a RAM problem.

Finally, your only other option might be to back up what you can to disc and format your hard drive. Use the msconfig util to set a selective startup - uncheck load startup items and it should stop other programs from loading up and burdening your computer.

Answer 3

Virtual memory is a part of your hard drive which windows uses as if it were memory
for example ,if you have 512mb ram on your p.c staright away this decreases to around 280mb when running processes have been taken into account,and anti-virus scanners,ect
when you run a application that requires 512mb,windows will then borrow memory from the virtual memory(also known as the page file)
if this starts to get low you will receive a warning message like you did saying "virtual memory is too low"
a simple solution to this problem is a memory upgrade,the more the better,i have 1.5gb on my system and i havent had a warning message since the days i was running a p.c with 256mb
i recommend at least 512mb as ample memory,but if you can afford it go for 1gb,this will make programs and applications run much smoother and more inportantly you wont receive any of them awfull messages
to find out your correct memory upgrade visit http://www.crucial.com/,and run the crucial system scanner,this will give you a report on what memory to purchase and you can even buy it directly from crucial
good luck

Answer 4

Its Virtual Memory, not disk space. Unless you have very little physical memory (RAM) in your system, this message is indicative of a buggy application with a memory leak. Go here to get an answer: http://www.askdavetaylor.com/how_can_i_fix_too_little_virtual_memory_in_windows.html

Answer 5

i might advise getting extra RAM. or U would desire to attempt final all of the pointless classes on your equipment tray. top-click on the icons on the backside top and choose close. in the adventure that your digital reminiscence is getting overloaded, meaning that u have much less ram than is mandatory on your computing gadget to function precise. Ram isn't high priced and including a sprint extra won't basically restoration the concern yet improve overall performance heavily.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems.
Some drive problems can be easily fixed by yourself using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful. Try this site, if you can get what is required.

Answer 8

What is your RAM size because that may be the case if its a 512MB ram then the best solution will be to upgrade it to a 1GB or even a 2GB if you fancy. you can get cheap ones of ebay and that should solve your problem as it happened to me on my computer and i upgraded the ram and it started working better and faster

Answer 9

try search type in the file name if it comes up delete do this for all files

Answer 10

reboot or increase viortural memorey