what does it mean?

Question

when it says virtual memory too low ,please help I keep getting a yellow triangle warning me of this

Answer 1

If a computer running Windows requires more memory/RAM then there is installed in the system to run a program, etc, it uses a small section of the hard drive for this purpose. This is called “Virtual” memory, or “Swap Filling”. If the “Swap” file is to small, then you will get a warning that the system can’t perform the operation that you have requested because sufficient “Virtual” memory isn’t available.

You need to enlarge the size of your “virtual memory/swap file”. So, do the following.

Right click “My Computer” and choose “Properties”.
In the “System Properties” window, click the “Advanced” tab.
Under “Performance”, click “Settings”.
In the “Performance Options” window, click “Advanced”.
Under “Virtual memory”, click “Change”.

Increase the size of the “Paging file” so that it is at least twice the size of your RAM. You can increase the size to “Maximum”, it won’t hurt your system at all.


Best cure.

If you really want to eliminate this problem, all you need do is to install more “Memory/RAM”.

Answer 2

Virtual ram is a chunk of the hard drive your computer uses for temporary storage of programs you are currently using. Kind of like regualr RAM, but not as fast...but needed.
If you are getting the warning that your virtual memory is getting low, then your hard drive is getting near capacity.
You will need to remove some unnecessary stuff for your hard drive to free up some space, or, lower the virtual memory settings, which I wouldn't do, your computer needs that space.
lowering the virtual memory can slow down your operations quite a bit.

Answer 3

Usually running out of virtual memory means that you are running too many applications at the same time for your system or one of them is attempting to use too much memory.

Increasing virtual memory is one way of compensating for lack of RAM. However, it's optimum should be set at 1.5 times the amount of RAM on your computer. Virtual memory can be increased, but it comes with a risk if you increase it too much as it can eventually lead to hard drive damage.

To increase VM on Windows XP (should be in similar locations for other versions) look in Control Panel: System, Advanced, Performance Settings, Advanced, Virtual Memory.

You can see if your computer can handle more RAM at http://www.crucial.com/index.asp

Note: The presence of Malware (viruses, spyware, etc) can also eat up your system resources.

Answer 4

Well, when it says that on my computer, i am unable to use some applications, i downloaded, because it uses too much virtual memory, and it restocks itself eventually, or if you dont want to wait, go to a computer store, it costs like $15-20. Hope it helps.

Answer 5

I had this happen a lond time ago when I first got online.
My problem was that I was saving my webpages in my favorites & checking the box next to 'make avaiilable offline'-it was using all of my memory & slowing my pc down,& I got a windows message that said the same thing.
If you are doing the same thing, then go to your toolbar & click on 'tools',then uncheck the ';work offline' feature & see if this helps.
also a disk clean-up & defrag might not hurt.

Answer 6

http://www.nmav.com/support/AvidTechnology/VirtualMemorySettingsforWindowsXP how to change virtual memory settings and what too however you may need a ram upgrade.

Answer 7

It means you have too many programs open and running.

To be honest darling it sounds like you need a new pc
and i bet its older than a p4