I have a dell xps 400 running on windows xp. I started having problems where programs would shut themselves down or portions of my programs wouldn't run. Then it started telling me I didn't have enough virtual memory.
I checked the virtual memory. It was set on system managed size, but would never allocate itself more than the 1553 mb that were recommended. I changed it to custom size, with a minimum of 2500 mb and a maximum of 3500 mb.
This works great and fixed all my problems, only now when I reboot my computer it changes itself back to system managed size with 1553 mb. Anyone know how to fix this???
2007-03-21 02:11:09 · 6 answers · asked by dmicke1 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
That 1553 is what the computer uses normally. It will always stay at that number if the computer stays the same. Increasing the number doesn't really change what the computer will use, it will just allow that allocated memory to be used if say your computer starts using a lot of resources. If the setting sticks and your computer is running better you should not worry about it.
If it resets back to the old setting after you reboot then it means your CMOS battery is failing.
2007-03-21 02:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by me_myself125 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to remember to press the [set] button. I had a friend do that. If that doesn't work you may have to do a reinstall XP
I checked Microsoft's knowledge base and came up with nothing on this issue. But that's not saying much.
Also as a recommendation set the minimum and maximum size to the same thing. This prevents addition and removal of "allocated" space and that cuts down on writing overall.
2007-03-21 02:18:34 · answer #2 · answered by Erik S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some computer's at the prompt are not constrained to actual memory and may amplify into digital memory (area on your not straightforward disk). homestead windows can strengthen this dispensed digital area at the same time as it needs to. do not problem, the technique would not take lengthy, and issues may take longer to operate at the same time as that's going on - bypass get your self a cup of espresso and it might want to have finished once you come back.
2016-12-02 08:34:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Click the 'SET' button on the screen of the virt. mem. settings before you click 'OK'. This button is positioned right next to the min/max values you set for the virtual memory.
2007-03-21 02:16:51 · answer #4 · answered by mgerben 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Dell, but I never had that problem.
2007-03-27 20:51:32 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh yes good ol dell
2007-03-21 02:13:08 · answer #6 · answered by The Ninja 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋