!!!!! Virtual Memory Query

[Dipen01]

hey there...

i have PIII 1 GHz 64 SDRAM and am using Win XP.... Actually i have a doubt .. are there any barriers or limits on increasing Virtual memory...
i mean i dont mind using 500 MB of HDD space for it..of-course of its possible...
ill be glad if anyone can bring some lite on this topic..coz am fed of msg VIRTUAL MEMORY TOO LOW....
so i was thinking of increasing it beyond 192.... if possible...

Anyways...thanx..


Cheers..
Dipen

[chaos]

You're running Win XP on a system with 64Mb RAM? Dude, I suggest you switch immediately to Win 98.

And for page file (virtual memory) optimizations, please visit:
http://www.petri.co.il/pagefile_optimization.htm

[pimpom]

chaos has a point. 64MB is way too low to run Win XP. I suggest you add at least another 128MB or use Win98.

In any case, by default Windows allocates about 150 % of your physical RAM as virtual memory. If you have 256MB RAM, it will allocate 384MB of HD space as virtual memory. You can change this amount by doing this -

Right-click My Computer -->Properties -->Advanced -->Performance Settings -->Advanced -->Virtual Memory Change.

Select Custom size (if not already selected). In the 'Initial size' box, type in the amount you want. If you enter, say 300, Windows will reserve 300MB of HD space for virtual memory.

If necessary, Windows will use more than the initial size, upto the maximum you specify in the 'Maximum size' box.

After you've entered the desired sizes, click the 'Set' button.

[Techmastro]

To increase efficency of VIRTUAL MEMORY set minimum & maximum as same amount
Moreover please defragment your drive before customising your virtual memory
Try with different values such as 2 times RAM, 2.5 times RAM
I am sure this will help a lot

[Dipen01]

Originally Posted by pimpom

chaos has a point. 64MB is way too low to run Win XP. I suggest you add at least another 128MB or use Win98.

You're running Win XP on a system with 64Mb RAM? Dude, I suggest you switch immediately to Win 98.

Well mates...u are rite.. i only know how am i running XP on 64 RAM..Cant help u know.. after using XP for a long time at frens PC..college PC.. Win 98 doesnt seem to be having that good interface or in simple lang. environment...
yah and also am in seach of a 256 extra stick..but its also costing a bomb.. coz now at this config. theres no point in upgrading my PC.
anywys.. thanx..

Cheers..
Dipen

[pradeep_chauhan]

If you ever plan to upgrade (ever) i am willing to buy your P3 1G Processor.

[Dipen01]

Originally Posted by pradeep_chauhan

If you ever plan to upgrade (ever) i am willing to buy your P3 1G Processor.

Sure.... BTW what is ur current config...

[pradeep_chauhan]

My present config is
P3 866 OC to 910
ASUS CUSL2 Mobo
SDRAM 512 133Mhz
ASUS RIVA TNT 2 AGP 4 card
Broadcom Gigabit LAN card
Dlink 10/100 LAN Card x 2
NEC USB 2 card
SB LIVE VALUE sound card
Adaptec 39160 Dual 160 SCSI Adaptor
20GB 7200 Seagate ATA Drive
37GB 15000 rpm SCSI Ultra 160 drive
18Gb 10000 rpm SCSI Ultra 160 x 2 Drives
topower server smps 450W