Low Virtual Memory Warning

[RAID]

I keep getting error that Virtual Memory Low Warning ? what is Virtual Memory ?
and what i have to do to increase the virtual memory ? do i need a software or some thing please help me .
Thank you for your reading .

[ThoMas321]

see if this can help you : Virtual Memory Low
http://forums.techarena.in/windows-v...nce/914620.htm
Virtual Memory too low
http://forums.techarena.in/window-2000-help/1060373.htm

[Dr. V]

If your computer lacks the random access memory (RAM) needed to run a program or operation, Windows uses virtual memory to compensate.

Virtual memory combines your computer’s RAM with temporary space on your hard disk. When RAM runs low, virtual memory moves data from RAM to a space called a paging file. Moving data to and from the paging file frees up RAM to complete its work.

The more RAM your computer has, the faster your programs will generally run. If a lack of RAM is slowing your computer, you might be tempted to increase virtual memory to compensate. However, your computer can read data from RAM much more quickly than from a hard disk, so adding RAM is a better solution.
Virtual memory and error messages

If you receive error messages that warn of low virtual memory, you need to either add more RAM or increase the size of your paging file so that you can run the programs on your computer. Windows usually manages the size automatically, but you can manually change the size of virtual memory if the default size is not enough for your needs.

[Birdie]

If you receive warnings that your virtual memory is low, you'll need to increase the minimum size of your paging file. Windows sets the initial minimum size of the paging file at the amount of random access memory (RAM) installed on your computer plus 300 megabytes (MB), and the maximum size at 3 times the amount of RAM installed on your computer. If you see warnings at these recommended levels, then increase the minimum and maximum sizes.

• Open System by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking System.
  
• In the left pane, click Advanced system settings. Administrator permission required If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  
• On the Advanced tab, under Performance, click Settings.
  
• Click the Advanced tab, and then, under Virtual memory, click Change.
  
• Clear the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives check box.
  
• Under Drive [Volume Label], click the drive that contains the paging file you want to change.
  
• Click Custom size, type a new size in megabytes in the Initial size (MB) or Maximum size (MB) box, click Set, and then click OK.

Increases in size usually don't require a restart, but if you decrease the size, you'll need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. We recommend that you don't disable or delete the paging file.

[johnson22]

what os are you in ?

[RAID]

what os are you in ?

I am under vista .

[johnson22]

For Windows Vista

• Click on the Start button.
• Select ‘Control Panel’
• Go to ‘System and Maintenance’
• Select ‘System’
• On the left-hand column of the window, under the Tasks list, you’ll see ‘Advanced System Settings’
• Select the middle Tab labeled ‘Advanced’
• Now the rest of the process is exactly like XP. Select ‘Settings’ from the top ‘Performance’ option.
• Again, select the middle ‘Advanced’ tab in the Performance Options window.
• Under the Virtual memory header, select ‘Change’
• As with XP, select Custom size, System Managed size, or No Paging File.
• Click ‘Set’ to save the changes, click Apply and then, click Ok.

To disable or change virtual memory in Windows XP:

• Select ‘Start’
• Click on ‘Control Panel’’
• Depending on your setting, you’ll see one of two Control Panel views, Category and Classic. Category View will have four Categories to choose from, Classic View will just show a bunch of icons.
• In the Category View click on ‘Performance and Maintenance’ then select ‘’System’.
• In the Classic View, just select ‘System’.
• In the System window, click on the ‘Advanced’ tab at the top.
• The first option in the Advanced screen is ‘Performance’. Click on the ‘Settings’ button.
• Click on the middle tab called ‘Advanced’
• At the bottom of that window you’ll see Virtual Memory. In that area you’ll see what your computer’s VM is set to. Just below it, click the ‘Change’ button.
• Here, you’ll see your drives at the top, as well as the size of the Paging File. Below that are three buttons. Custom Size, System Managed Size and No Paging File.
• If you want the easiest solution to a low VM issue, select ‘System Managed Size’, and click the ‘Set’ button in the right of it. Windows will change the size of the Paging File to what it feels is best to prevent RAM issues. If you’re a tweaker who wants more control over your computer, you can also select Custom size, and enter 2.5 times you actual RAM size. If you had 128MB, you’d type in 320 for both the Initial Size and the Maximum size. Again Click the ‘Set’ button to save the change.
• If you are making these changes to perform a clean defragmentation of your computer, select No Paging File and click the ‘Set’ button.
• Regardless of which option you chose, click OK and your computer will tell you that the computer needs to restart to make the changes.
• Before closing the System Properties window, click Apply to make your changes stick, then Ok. Now you can restart your computer.
• After you computer has restarted, your new VM settings will be active, just don’t forget to turn VM back on when you are done defragmenting.