Virtual Memory

**MVP** · 03-02-2004, 06:53 PM

Apparently my virtual memory is too low. I have a few questions about that.

First off my system is a Dell Dimension 4600 with Windows XP Professional.

Anyways, could my low virtual memory explain for the persisting freeze-ups of my IE? I'm usually logged on to other programs (i.e. AIM, MSN, WMP, etc.) while using IE.

Secondly, how do I decrease the build-up in my virtual memory? (increase it again)

Any sort of advice would be appreciated.

DS · 03-02-2004, 10:49 PM

Yes that could be the reason it's freezing up. To save up memory all I can think of is to only open a few programs at a time. Or get more memory. You can get some good stuff pretty cheap.

**The Mackem** · 03-03-2004, 02:01 PM

Isn't virtual memory something that you can increase in your computer settings? I rmember having to do that on my mates computer before.

**MVP** · 03-03-2004, 06:53 PM

Yeah I increased the initial virtual memory the computer has at one time.

It's like 450 to 768 MB, but now the initial memory is beyond what's recommened (382).

Is that a good idea?

03-02-2004, 06:53 PM	#1
MVP Mas Vagina Porfavor Posts: 11,343	Virtual Memory Apparently my virtual memory is too low. I have a few questions about that. First off my system is a Dell Dimension 4600 with Windows XP Professional. Anyways, could my low virtual memory explain for the persisting freeze-ups of my IE? I'm usually logged on to other programs (i.e. AIM, MSN, WMP, etc.) while using IE. Secondly, how do I decrease the build-up in my virtual memory? (increase it again) Any sort of advice would be appreciated.

03-02-2004, 10:49 PM	#2
DS look at that hat Posts: 4,520	Yes that could be the reason it's freezing up. To save up memory all I can think of is to only open a few programs at a time. Or get more memory. You can get some good stuff pretty cheap.

03-03-2004, 02:01 PM	#3
The Mackem VG + Q&A FORUM REPRESENT Posts: 38,940	Isn't virtual memory something that you can increase in your computer settings? I rmember having to do that on my mates computer before.

03-03-2004, 06:53 PM	#4
MVP Mas Vagina Porfavor Posts: 11,343	Yeah I increased the initial virtual memory the computer has at one time. It's like 450 to 768 MB, but now the initial memory is beyond what's recommened (382). Is that a good idea?