This is a very common error message and before showing how to resolve
the low virtual memory error we should maybe explain what it is an what
causes it.
What is virtual memory?
You computer has RAM which distributes data from the hard drive to the
processor and the other way around. When the RAM memory is running out
of space it calls for backup in the form of virtual memory. Virtual
memory is just that “Virtual” as it taps into space on the hard drive
to give your RAM a bit of backup.
If the amount of Virtual memory available to the operating system is too low you will start to get the virtual memory too low messages.
The most common reason for getting this message is a recent memory
upgrade or setting change. Luckily there is a way to ensure you have
enough virtual memory by simply changing a few settings in the virtual
memory settings.
How to change the amount of virtual memory in Windows 7 and Vista
Go to your start button at the bottom left of your screen and then go to computer and right click on it.
You will now see the system information screen. To access the virtual
memory settings page click the advanced settings text link on the left
hand side of the page.
You will now have a new window pop up with a number of tabs along the
top. It should default to the advanced tab but if not select the
advanced tab and then under performance select settings to get to the
virtual memory settings. Another new windows will open, select the
advanced tab again. Finally click on the change button under Virtual
memory and this will be the page we resolve the problem.
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You will now be in the virtual memory settings screen and your virtual
memory settings may look different from the screenshot below.
For most people setting the virtual memory to be automatically managed
by the operating system should be more than adequate for most people.
If you can’t or don’t want to use the automatic option you can set it manually.
Custom Size – Sets the minimum and maximum Paging
file. If you are going to set manually the usual recommended figure for
maximum is 1.5 times your amount of RAM. For example if you have 4GB of
RAM then the recommended maximum is 6GB of virtual memory but if you
are still getting the error it may be worth playing about with the
maximum.
System Managed - Means that the memory is managed by
the system but again if you are getting virtual memory too low warnings
you may be best playing around with custom size.
No paging File – Not recommended. This means you will have no virtual memory backup should you run low on memory.
Once you have set simply OK through the open screens. You may be prompted to restart your computer.
Hopefully that should resolve your virtual memory too low warning messages.
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