Virtual memory low

newbie51 · 01-24-2009, 10:16 AM

Please forgive my ignorance; I am a computer dummy but, I need help! I have an emachine T3104 series. With Window XP. I have been getting a virtual memory low message whenever I use my microsoft works. I,m not sure what to do! The sites found on the web told me to go to "my computer". It said I should click customize or double size button. The customized button was already checked with this information: I have 82726MB space, Intial size(MB)288, Maximum size (MB)576; "The total file size for all drives" minimum allowed 2MB, Recommended is 285MB and Currently allocated 454MB. (HUH?!whats MB (does it mean memory board)?) The site said I could also check the System managed size button.It recommended I upgrade the Physical RAM on my computer. (this sounds expensive!) I remove some unused files ( I have a game file that will not come off though!). I'm sure there are more files that can be removed. to get more space.I'm just not sure which ones.Why would I get a low memory message if I have a total of 82726MB space?

**jarod** · 01-24-2009, 12:58 PM

Double post..

**jarod** · 01-24-2009, 12:59 PM

First of.. how much is your RAM or memory. You can check that by going to my computer > right click > properties. It will be stated along with the processor.

From there, you will know how much page file to set. Usually i set 3gig to 5gig, but thats on 2 gig of RAM.

MB - Megabyte
Gig - Gigabyte or 1000 MB

Oh for your info, upgrading RAM is very cheap

01-24-2009, 10:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
newbie51 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 OS: windows xp	Virtual memory low Please forgive my ignorance; I am a computer dummy but, I need help! I have an emachine T3104 series. With Window XP. I have been getting a virtual memory low message whenever I use my microsoft works. I,m not sure what to do! The sites found on the web told me to go to "my computer". It said I should click customize or double size button. The customized button was already checked with this information: I have 82726MB space, Intial size(MB)288, Maximum size (MB)576; "The total file size for all drives" minimum allowed 2MB, Recommended is 285MB and Currently allocated 454MB. (HUH?!whats MB (does it mean memory board)?) The site said I could also check the System managed size button.It recommended I upgrade the Physical RAM on my computer. (this sounds expensive!) I remove some unused files ( I have a game file that will not come off though!). I'm sure there are more files that can be removed. to get more space.I'm just not sure which ones.Why would I get a low memory message if I have a total of 82726MB space?

01-24-2009, 12:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
jarod TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Malaysia, Klang Posts: 518 OS: Win XP service pack 2 My System	Re: Virtual memory low Double post.. __________________ Optimus Prime: Were we so different? They're a young species. They have much to learn. But I've seen goodness in them.Freedom is the right of all sentient beings. You all know there's only one way to end this war. We must destroy the cube. If all else fails, I will unite it with the spark in my chest. Last edited by jarod; 01-24-2009 at 01:03 PM.

01-24-2009, 12:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
jarod TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Malaysia, Klang Posts: 518 OS: Win XP service pack 2 My System	Re: Virtual memory low First of.. how much is your RAM or memory. You can check that by going to my computer > right click > properties. It will be stated along with the processor. From there, you will know how much page file to set. Usually i set 3gig to 5gig, but thats on 2 gig of RAM. MB - Megabyte Gig - Gigabyte or 1000 MB Oh for your info, upgrading RAM is very cheap __________________ Optimus Prime: Were we so different? They're a young species. They have much to learn. But I've seen goodness in them.Freedom is the right of all sentient beings. You all know there's only one way to end this war. We must destroy the cube. If all else fails, I will unite it with the spark in my chest.