I do not understand this

[Jade4u]

I get this message at least once a day lately "windows virtual memory is running lowand something like it is cleaning it up."

The thing that I do not understand is I have 74.50 GB capacity 62.57 free space so I still have 83% free space on my pc, so basically I feel I can go on forever if my pc holds out that long.

I always defrag, use disk clean up (regardless) and use lots of protection. So is virtual memory something entirely different?

I just always close the balloon and everything is running beautifully. I think whatever the prob is my pc corrects it for me but is just notifying me of it .

 

[frankcastle]

Virtual Memory has to do with how much RAM you have. Usually you get that message when your computer is running a lot of programs at the same time and you are reaching a point that is close to your maximum allowed by your ram.

How to fix this?

a) shut off some of the programs that may be running in the background.

b) get more ram. Once I upgraded to 1 gig of ram I've never had that problem and things run faster in general.

Check for programs that are running by hitting control alt and delete. Should bring up the manager and it will show you what you are currently running (in terms of programs).

 

[Meesh]

It is possible for your virtual memory file to become corrupt.

You might try changing the size of your virtual memory file - make it slightly larger.

 

[Fred Zed]

In addition to the above, here some suggestions from the MSN/Support page:

http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;837869

 

[Jade4u]

oh so I gotta stop having so many windows open. It does tell me that it is creating more space. hmmmmmm But I do know that I have lots of RAM

 

[Jade4u]

In addition to the above, here some suggestions from the MSN/Support page:

http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;837869

hmmmm thanks Fred I see something here that says it may not be set high enough. I will check into this.

 

[Papi Chulo]

Actually, virtual memory is not RAM.. it is like a scratch file in Linux, it is on the hard drive.

 

[Jade4u]

OK I just read A paging file is an area on the hard disk that windows uses as if it were RAM while I was going through the steps. My paging file size for all drives was set to 356 MB

I just changed it from custom to the setting automatic, let's see what happens.


Thanks Guys (hugs)

 

[JoyfulC]

Maybe you should try running something like Spybot Search & Destroy (it's free) to see if it can get rid of memory resident applications that may have invaded your system.

Try it. Many people find their systems run like new afterwards.

..c..

 

[Jade4u]

Thanks hun, but my pc is still running like new. I have many protection programs on my pc. I have not seen that balloon with that message today so I am very happy.

 

[JoyfulC]

Okay, sorry! Just a suggestion.

..c..

 

[Jade4u]

Okay, sorry! Just a suggestion.

..c..

No prob hun, thanks for your suggestion.

 

[Jade4u]

. . . actually I know little about computers (other than they've gotten me in a heap of trouble over the years!!.

But whenever Stacey's talking RAM and hard drives, and sizes, I'd sure like to be there!!!

lol mmmm Come on over and ram your hard drive that dick of yourse into me.