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Virual Memory too low....?

Madeye — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 12:35:30 GMT

Hi, very new to this forum stuff. But need some advice. Vaio VGN-A295HP keeps putting up a warning about 'virtual memory being too low' and it is running slow. Can anyone tell me why this should appear.

Re: Virual Memory too low....?

Kris1990 — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 12:41:17 GMT

welcome to CV (club vaio)

try increasing the PF size.

Re: Virual Memory too low....?

seb21__ — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 13:36:00 GMT

What is PF?:smileyconfused:

Re: Virual Memory too low....?

Coffeejockey — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 14:08:46 GMT

Hi All,

I'm also new to this forum so I'm a little unsure if this thread is the correct way to answer questions.

To answer your question,the PF is the Page File and can be increased by using the advanced menu on the My Computer, Properties. Normal page file is calculated at 1.5 times your physical memory. Personally I would start by defragging the hard drive the PF is on (normally the C drive ) to see if this increased the speed of the computer then I would check the virtual memory.

Cheers.

Del.

Re: Virual Memory too low....?

seb21__ — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 15:33:43 GMT

Ahh, pagefile! Mine is a bit more than 2.5x of RAM. I need it not often, but always if I have only the standard size.:smileyblush: No desire to upgrate my old VAIO. A new one is more important, LOL.

Re: Virual Memory too low....?

kee-lo_ — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 17:02:19 GMT

Del,

Don't worry, you did a grand job

Re: Virual Memory too low....?

Coffeejockey — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 11:23:29 GMT

Thanks Kee-Lo. Glad I could help someone.

Regards.

Del.

Re: Virual Memory too low....?

kee-lo_ — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 15:35:25 GMT

Welcome to the forum

Re: Virual Memory too low....?

Madeye — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 20:40:47 GMT

Yes, PF size is believed to be the problem. Have adjusted by comparing two A295HP machines bought at the same time. This one is fine but collegues was failing. Will see if it has worked over the next few days. Many thanks

Re: Virual Memory too low....?

Kris1990 — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 13:28:06 GMT

good luck

Re: Virual Memory too low....?

Lizzie — Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:23:13 GMT

is it necessary to assign virtual memory to the D drive or for that matter to an external drive?

Re: Virual Memory too low....?

seb21__ — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 03:36:15 GMT

It's better to keep it on driver C:/

Re: Virual Memory too low....?

zina — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 09:32:02 GMT

to tell you the truth i dont really know the diferrence between physical memory and virtual memory!:smileylaugh:
can anybody explain it easy?

Re: Virual Memory too low....?

Vas — Sat, 15 Oct 2005 09:59:54 GMT

It's a way of using disk storage space to make the computer work as if it had more memory.