Memory issue?

Question

My CPU keeps saying the System is too low on virtual memory. We have tried deleting unneeded files and uninstalling unneeded programs that took up too much memory..... Yet, it still happens. How can I fix this?

Answer 1

1. Hit start at the bottom left of the screen.
2. Go into control panel.
3. Hit performance and maintenace.
4. Then click on adjust visual effects.
5. Then there should be a tab at the top that says Advanced.
6. Click on the tab.
7. Hit change down in the middle right hand side of the box.
8. Look for initial size (MB) with a number next to it.
9. Raise that number by about 200.
10. Hit set near the middle right of the box.
11. Hit OK on the bottom of the second box.
12. Hit Apply on the bottom of the first box.
13. Hit Ok on the bottom of the first box.
There you have it you have added virtual memory to your computer.

Answer 2

Virtual memory is space on your harddisc that Windows uses when it runs out of system memory.

Your best solution is to install more memory onto your motherboard.

If this isn't possible, then you can increase the size of the virtual memory space available to Windows.

Go to "my computer"
Then "view system information"
Then "advanced"

Under "performance" select "settings"
Then the "advanced" tab
Then at the bottom it will have an option to "change" the size of the virtual memory page.
Set the maximum value to a higher setting, then "ok" your way out and you should solve the problem.

Answer 3

Windows manages your memory for you. When your memory registers are full, it sends the new calls to a "swap" file. This is called "virtual memory." This will create what is called a swap file on your hard drive. You can always tell because your hard drive is working like crazy, and you haven't really done anything to cause it. It's your computers way of telling you your memory is gone. By using the swap file, your system slows down considerably. Windows has to look to the hard drive to find out what it needs to do, and what it was doing. Windows normally will just go to the swap file to fix the shortage, but several factors can mess this up.

You need at least 400 megs of free disc space because your recycle bin reserves 200 megs of it. You can disable your recycle bin completely: But; that kills your ability to restore a file you really didn't want to delete. Windows requires at least 200 megs for the swap file. Now, add to that, a drive that hasn't been defragged, and you force windows to search all over the drive to look for the bits and pieces of its swap file.

The solution - get more memory. I recommend at least 512 megs. Most of the problems associated with the crashes are on computers with 64 megs or less. By it's nature, the smaller the memory core, the sooner Windows has to resort to the swap file. And the sooner the "crash" comes. Always have at least 400 megs of your drive free, but I like to see a gig? If you keep your drive pruned, It'll pretty much take care of itself.