what does it mean " windows-virtual memory minimum too low" - ? soln to it. Does the system slows B'coz of it

Question

My system (Compaq presario 6107tu) has slowed down drastically recently. I have scanned it completely for viruses. None found. I use symantec antivitus and comodo firewall. But i also got this alert "windows-virtual memory minimum too low" Does the system slows B'coz of it .Plz suggest a soln to it.

Answer 1

if your running windows the go to start, then right click on my computer, then go to properties, then go to advanced, then under performance go to settings, then go to the advanced tab again, then down the bottom you will see virtual memory... click that and change it to what it recommends... it would be a good idea to go out and get some more RAM from you local computer shop and this will solve your problems

Answer 2

That error normally means that your hard drive is too full. Windows Virtual Memory is a feature that helps keep your system running by using part of your hard drive as RAM. It reserves a place on your hard drive normally about the same size as you system RAM. However the system takes up more space when it is needed buy the system. When your hard drive is too full to accommodate this it gives you the virtual memory error. The easiest way to fix this is to free up some space on your hard drive. If your using Windows XP you can try going to START/PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/SYS... TOOLS/DISK CLEANUP for starters. Now is also a good time to backup any old unused personal files and remove them from your hard drive as well. If it starts happening often then you may need to consider talking to a local computer store about upgrading your hard drive to a larger one.

Answer 3

I dont know if you are on XP or not but if you are try doing the following to fix it.

1.Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
2.In the System Properties dialog box, click the Advanced tab.
3.In the Performance pane, click Settings.
4.In the Performance Options dialog box, click the Advanced tab.
5.In the Virtual memory pane, click Change.
6.Change the Initial size value and the Maximum size value to a higher value, click Set, and then click OK.
7.Click OK to close the Performance Options dialog box, and then click OK to close the System Properties dialog box.

Answer 4

I'd say you've got something going on there that is really eating up your memory. The fact that it is alerting you that you are out of virtual memory isn't the cause, its a symptom of something else.

You need to check deeper for spyware, viruses, or other malware.

Consider running adaware and/or spybot.

Answer 5

in fact the hdd acts as ram,close a number of your paging data that are open however the perfect thank you to maintain that homestead windows digital reminiscence is low from exhibiting up is to develop your ram as your ram is develop so is your digital reminiscence examine at internet site that sells ram they have a application or enter on your type,the manufacture they're going to inform you the max quantity of ram you ought to use in case you on the max then delete a number of your courses and old updates

Answer 6

I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM!
HERE'S WHAT I DID:

Set virtual memory to 2 times the RAM you have on your computer for minimum, and 3 times your RAM for maximum.
Example: I have 256 Mb RAM on my computer, so I set the minimum on virtual memory to 512 Mb and maximum to 768 Mb.

The easy way:
right click my computer on your desktop. go to advanced tab. under virtual memory, click change. Under custom, set initial to 2 times your RAM & maximum to 3 times your RAM. click set, ok, ok, ok.

You can do this the hard/long way (if you have XP) by going to start>settings>control panel>performance & mainteneance>advanced. Under performance, click settings, go to advanced tab. under virtual memory, click change. Under custom, set initial to 2 times your RAM & maximum to 3 times your RAM. click set, ok, ok, ok.



****THIS WORKS EVERY TIME!!! I DO NOT GET THE ERROR MESSAGE ANYMORE!!!***

Answer 7

use avg, its really good http://www.grisoft.com and to solve your problem, go to control panel-performance and maintenance-adjust visual effects fin the tab that states the virtual memory and stuff..... then increase it remember it works wonderfully if you have the size 1.5 x larger example.... 100 is your physical memory and the max is 250 if you have any questions hust email me and ill see what i can do

Answer 8

You need more RAM