Increase virtual memory

Virtual memory is a computer process that gives users and applications access to more functional memory – even more memory than the computer actually has. In hardware terms, computers are equipped with a certain amount of RAM – Random Access Memory – usually 64 or 128 MB.

Virtual Memory Transfer

Each running program requires a particular amount of RAM and once the RAM is exhausted the computer wouldn’t be able to perform any additional functions. In order to allow computers to run multiple programs, virtual memory transfers some program details from RAM to the hard drive, making more RAM available for other programs, thus creating virtual memory. By keeping the non-active parts of running programs on the hard drive each program requires less RAM, and allows the computer to perceive more RAM for more programs.

When running Windows, you might receive an error message saying that Your system is low in virtual memory. To ensure that Windows runs properly, increase the size of your virtual memory paging file. This setting tells the operating system how much virtual memory can be used once you have run out of RAM.

Here are steps to take to adjust your Virtual Memory settings

If you’re running Windows XP:

· Click the Start button, then choose Control Panel

· Select Performance and Maintenance, then choose Settings

· Select the Advanced tab, then click Settings under Virtual Memory

· Under Drive [Volume Label] choose the drive that you want to change – likely the C:// hard drive

· Under Paging File Size, click the box to choose Custom Size

· Now you can set the amount of memory that you want to allocate for virtual memory *** it’s a good idea to set the initial maximum size to the same value to prevent your computer from switching back and forth

· Click Set

· You will be prompted to reset the computer, choose Yes

If you are running Windows Vista, follow these steps to increase your virtual memory.

· Click the Start button, then choose Control Panel

· Select System and Maintenance, then choose System

· From the left side of the window, choose Advanced System Settings

· Under the Advanced tab and then under Performance, choose Settings

· Click to select the Advanced tab then, under the Virtual Memory listing, choose Change

· Click to choose Custom, then select the drive you want to change

Enter the new initial and maximum size amount values *** it’s a good idea to set these numbers the same so your computer doesn’t have to switch back and forth.

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