Virtual memory not all used

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Nigel Andrews

I have 1GB RAM and the virtual memory setting is 2.5GB, but I find some
programs won't start and I get Not enough memory errors when only around
780mb of VM is used!

Since this has only just started and I have already removed some programs
from Start-up I am thinking there is a problem.

Does anyone have any idea why my full 2.5GB of VM is not used?

Thank-you

Nigel
 
Nigel

How large is your hard disk and how much free space. Right click on
your C drive in Windows and select Properties to get this information.


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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Stourport, England
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"Nigel Andrews" <nandrews2@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>I have 1GB RAM and the virtual memory setting is 2.5GB, but I find some
>programs won't start and I get Not enough memory errors when only
>around 780mb of VM is used!
>
> Since this has only just started and I have already removed some
> programs from Start-up I am thinking there is a problem.
>
> Does anyone have any idea why my full 2.5GB of VM is not used?
>
> Thank-you
>
> Nigel
>
 
change your VM setting to SYSTEM MANAGED.

free space on the hard drive an also be a factor.
might do a cleanup of hard drive and a defrag.



mikeyhsd@comcast.net



"Nigel Andrews" <nandrews2@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:EL1ji.9510$nE2.9385@newsfe3-win.ntli.net...
I have 1GB RAM and the virtual memory setting is 2.5GB, but I find some
programs won't start and I get Not enough memory errors when only around
780mb of VM is used!

Since this has only just started and I have already removed some programs
from Start-up I am thinking there is a problem.

Does anyone have any idea why my full 2.5GB of VM is not used?

Thank-you

Nigel
 
Thanks to each.

I have around 6 GB free on 80GB disk
Yes I think I should keep more free, but will that really cause my memory
problem when the Virtual memory is already allocated on the HD?

I do a routine Disk Clean but defrag less often (partly because I seldom
have sufficient free space for it to run and also that defrag takes an age!)

Nigel


"Nigel Andrews" <nandrews2@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:EL1ji.9510$nE2.9385@newsfe3-win.ntli.net...
>I have 1GB RAM and the virtual memory setting is 2.5GB, but I find some
>programs won't start and I get Not enough memory errors when only around
>780mb of VM is used!
>
> Since this has only just started and I have already removed some programs
> from Start-up I am thinking there is a problem.
>
> Does anyone have any idea why my full 2.5GB of VM is not used?
>
> Thank-you
>
> Nigel
>
 
Nigel

It is likely that an allocation of 12% has been made to System Restore
on your C partition which is over generous. I would reduce it to 700 mb.
Right click your My Computer icon on the Desktop and select System
Restore. Place the cursor on your C drive select Settings but this time
find the slider and drag it to the left until it reads 700 mb and exit.
When you get to the Settings screen click on Apply and OK and exit.

If you are using the Norton Protected Recycle Bin or Rollback RX Pro
these can create significant free disk space issues. The programmes
create hidden folders, which can grow to colossal sizes.

Another default setting on a large drive which could be wasteful is that
for temporary internet files especially if you do not store offline
copies on disk. The default allocation is 3% of drive. Depending on your
attitude to offline copies you could reduce this to 1% or 2%. In
Internet Explorer select Tools, Internet Options, General, Temporary
Internet Files, Settings to make the change. At the same time look at
the number of days history is held.

The default allocation for the Recycle Bin is 10 % of drive. Change to
5%, which should be sufficient. In Windows Explorer place the cursor on
your Recycle Bin, right click and select Properties, Global and move the
slider from 10% to 5%. However, try to avoid letting it get too full as
if it is full and you delete a file by mistake it will bypass the
Recycle Bin and be gone for ever.


If your C drive is formatted as NTFS another potential gain arises with
your operating system on your C drive. In the Windows Directory of your
C partition you will have some Uninstall folders in your Windows folder
typically: $NtServicePackUninstall$ and $NtUninstallKB282010$ etc. These
files may be compressed or not compressed. If compressed the text of the
folder name appears in blue characters. If not compressed you can
compress them. Right click on each folder and select Properties,
General, Advanced and check the box before Compress contents to save
Disk Space. On the General Tab you can see the amount gained by
deducting the size on disk from the size. Folder compression is only an
option on a NTFS formatted drive / partition.

Select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp to
Empty your Recycle Bin and Remove Temporary Internet Files. Also select
Start, All Programs, accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp, More
Options, System Restore and remove all but the latest System Restore
point. Run Disk Defragmenter. Follow this procedure for each partition
in turn.


Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"Nigel Andrews" <nandrews2@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks to each.
>
> I have around 6 GB free on 80GB disk
> Yes I think I should keep more free, but will that really cause my
> memory problem when the Virtual memory is already allocated on the HD?
>
> I do a routine Disk Clean but defrag less often (partly because I
> seldom have sufficient free space for it to run and also that defrag
> takes an age!)
>
> Nigel
>
>
> "Nigel Andrews" <nandrews2@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:EL1ji.9510$nE2.9385@newsfe3-win.ntli.net...
>>I have 1GB RAM and the virtual memory setting is 2.5GB, but I find
>>some programs won't start and I get Not enough memory errors when only
>>around 780mb of VM is used!
>>
>> Since this has only just started and I have already removed some
>> programs from Start-up I am thinking there is a problem.
>>
>> Does anyone have any idea why my full 2.5GB of VM is not used?
>>
>> Thank-you
>>
>> Nigel
>>
>
>
 
"Nigel Andrews" <nandrews2@yahoo.com> wrote:

>I have 1GB RAM and the virtual memory setting is 2.5GB, but I find some
>programs won't start and I get Not enough memory errors when only around
>780mb of VM is used!
>
>Since this has only just started and I have already removed some programs
>from Start-up I am thinking there is a problem.
>
>Does anyone have any idea why my full 2.5GB of VM is not used?
>
>Thank-you
>
>Nigel
>

What are the exact contents of the error message (verbatim please) and
what are the circumstances that cause this error message to appear?

Some error messages can be quite obtuse and there are instances where
two quite similar error messages can have entirely different causes
and cures. Sometimes it is the presence or the absence of a single
word in the text of an error message that is the essential clue as to
exactly what error condition we are dealing with.

The more precise and complete your information is, the better the
chances that a fix can be found.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2008)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca
Syberfix Remote Computer Repair

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