How do you set the virtual memory on your computor correctly?

Question

I have 704mb of RAM so what number should the virtual memory be set too

Answer 1

Automatic should do the trick. Here's the thing. Virtual memory is what you want to use when you don't have enough REAL RAM. But you have 704MB, which should be plenty. When you are running several programs, and performance starts to get BAD, close some of those programs so you get better performance.

You see, if you use LOTS of virtual memory all the time, everything runs slow; and your hard drive gets quite fragmented from all of that thrashing about. Run Disk Checks and Defrags often to keep things running in good shape.

Good luck and Happy Computing!

Answer 2

To stop your CPU from constantly changing the paging file, set the initial and maximum size to the same value. For example 500 and 500. The value should be at least 1.5 times more than your physical RAM. If your computer has 512MB of RAM increase the virtual memory paging file to 1.5*512= 768

Answer 3

The rule of thumb says to set the virtual memory to the same amount as the ram that you have installed. But you can also allow Windows to control this number.

Answer 4

If you are using XP don't waste your time trying to work it out just leave the OS to set the virtual memory size. If you don't have XP but still Windows the don't alter the default unless your machine appears to be struggling. What setting to use ? Whatever anyone tells you there is no absolutely guaranteed way to work out the right settings. The only way is to try and see if it works for you start at a size of 700mb and work up.

Answer 5

The default and recommended size of this file is 1.5 times the amount of physical memory.

To alter the virtual memory settings:
1. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, and then click Properties.
2. Click the Performance tab.
3. Click Virtual Memory, and then click Let me specify my own virtual memory settings.
4. Click the hard disk that you want to use for virtual memory, and then select the minimum and maximum amounts of virtual memory.
5. Click OK, click OK, and then restart your computer.

Answer 6

To answer this question, we the readers, really need more information from you. It is highly dependent upon what operating system you are running, how much free hard disk space you have, etc.

If you are running XP, and you have at least 4 or 5 gigs free I would set your swap space to be about 1.5 gigs (That is if you are setting it manually, usually windows does a great job of automatically setting your swap space.)

If you are running vista, you will likely need more swap space.

Answer 7

Windows normally manages your virtual memory based on your available disk space and the needs of your application. It should be set to "System Managed Size".

Right click on My Computer, click the tab "Advanced" and click on the button "Settings" under the group "Performance". Then click on the tab "Advanced" on the new window and click on "Change" under "Virtual Memory". Set it to "System Managed Size", and click "Set". You will need to restart your computer.

If you have such little memory to begin with, you might want to look into a newer computer. Virtual Memory is hundreds of thousands of times slower than RAM, and is a major factor in harddisk failure from use and slow user experiences.

Answer 8

756 to 1,408 (or 1.5gb)

its best to let windows do this though, unless you a very advanced user and have a reason for this.

there are two formula to go by, 2x your ram amount, or 1.5x. this varies per operating system

Answer 9

If using XP, let XP manage it directly. Or shoot for twice your RAM. Around 1.4 GB