hi,my computer says that i am low on virtual memory.?

Question

may i know how to increase it?i am using windows XP.Thanks!

Answer 1

you need more RAM. or just buy a better computer.

Answer 2

Take a look at the MS TechNet article giving a brief description on changing your virtual memory. Note that this is only a temporary fix to the problem as virtual memory is really just using your disk drive to make up for the lack of physical memory (RAM). You may have too many applications running or you need additional RAM installed. For Windows XP, ideally you have at least 512MB and preferably 1GB or more depending on how you use the system.

>> To all the responses that say "buy a new computer", your solution is a bit extreme. Sure, you could solve the problem but the cheaper solution is to buy some memory (generally less than $50 for a 1GB module).

Answer 3

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 4

virtual memory equates basically to hard drive space....it means your computer is getting full...delete some files

or you can go to

start
control panel
system
advanced tab
performance >>settings
advanced tab

then raise the number allowed for virtual memory

but really don't muck around with stuff just delete some files to give your comp room

Answer 5

right it particularly is the step via step course to set the digital memory on your laptop. a million. top click on the My laptop on your very own laptop 2. choose homes 3. click progressed Tab. 4. decrease than the overall performance section click Settings 5. Now click the progressed Tab 6. right here interior the digital memory section click exchange. 7.pick the tension you're having problem with digital memory. 8. i'm going to characterize equipment controlled option to be set up for all the tension and click Set button. 9. finally click ok. 10. this is going to ask you to restart. Do a restart.

Answer 6

It generally means you have too many programs running at once that are hogging up your RAM ("temporary memory"). Try running less programs at once. Rebooting your computer clears it. And if it keeps happening, pick up more RAM :)

Answer 7

Take your ram stick and charge it's Jiggawatts to over 9000!

Answer 8

restart your computer, buy more RAM, buy a new computer.