windows virtual memory too low. what does this mean?

eoinf

I keep getting a bubble in the task bar saying windows virtual memory is too low. What does this mean? Has it to do with insufficient ram or is it a lack of memory on the hard drive. What if anything should I do to rectify this problem.

Cheers

Ruu_Old

The virtual memory is the space your computer uses when it runs short of RAM memory. how much virtual memory have you got at the moment? Right click My Computer, then Properties-> Advanced->Settings (under Performance)->Advanced and then finally Change (under Virtual Memory) There it will show you how much you are using. However if you dont know too much about it, its best to let Windows set the amount you need.

gamer

Windows swaps memory to hardisk space,when ur running out of ram real memory, for win xp its better,to have 512meg ram, or 1gig if you are burning dvds, playing doom 3, battlefied2 etc, ie if u are running alot of processes ,or programs at same time u have to run some data in virtual memory ie hard disk space.If it happens alot u may need to get 512meg ram,installed in your pc,to run windows at top speed.press cntrl alt del to bring up task manager ,get info on system cache,memory,and sys performance graphs.

EOA_Mushy

Set the virtual memory to 1&1/2 times yor amount of ram, if this isnt increasing it from where it is already....


Buy more ram and do the same

eoinf

think i need more ram based on what people are saying . i was looking online (komplett) and im a bit confused as to what type make ect i need . is there anyway i can check to see which type i need . can anyone recommend some good ram . i dont play that many games just footie manager bar that im mainly browsing and downloading songs/vids .

cheers

eoin

Thomas_S_Hunterson

Whay are you currently running?
i.e. Machine Spec, and Opertating System

eoinf

an e-machine 2.8mhz p4 xp 256mb ram

gamer

win xp really needs 512meg ram to run properly ,especially if you are playing games,or burning cd.s

eoinf

couldnt find my crappy pc on that site anyway i reckon i need ddr but whats the difference between pc3200 and ddr2 and all the others. will any fit ?

eoinf

i got this spec relating to my mother board .

Summary
Your computer features the MSI-6714 motherboard. You can view basic
specifications below.
Form Factor
ATX form factor 24.5 cm(L) x 21.4 cm(W)

CPU Support
Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron processors from 1.4 - 3.06 GHz.
System Memory
Supports two 184-pin DDR200/DDR266/DDR333 DIMMs


Supports Max. memory size of 2GB

Support 2.5V DDR DIMM

No support ECC Function

Note: FSB533 CPU is required in order to choose DDR333 selection in the BIOS
setup.

Core Logic (Chipset)
Intel® 845GE Chipset
Integrated 2D/3D graphic controller
Support PC2700 (DDR333) technology
Supports 100/133MHz FSB
Supports 400/533MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus



can anyone recommend best ram based on that info.

cheers

EOA_Mushy

Cheap, and all you realy need. while being the best your mobo can take.

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=311352

SeanW

Yes, it sounds like you need more memory if you get that box a lot.

You can get away with 128MB RAM with WinXP but you won't be able to do much, particularly wrt gaming.

Best thing is to go inside your comp, find the existing RAM, look on it for a label that says PC(something) in my case PC2100 :eek: in your case you're probably using PC2700 ATM. Get more memory to match what you've already got.

BTW if you have to replace the RAM completely, don't go for specialised ram (such as custom for a Dell or whatever) as it's a bit of a rip off, I remember when I didn't have a clue what RAM to buy, I asked Peats ppl and they said I needed some custom stuff, bought their generic stuff instead half the price, but six months later the original (Dell) stick went bust and had to be replaced, at that point I siezed the opportunity to increase RAM volume substantially again with a generic upgrade.

Anyways after you add RAM your computer should perform a lot better because Windows and your software won't need to access the HDD nearly as much. Especially when you're playing games.