P
Pat Miller
Would someone kindly let me know to which group I should my question on
virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
W
Will Denny
Hi Pat
For problems with VM, please have a look at the following article by Alex
Nichol:
"Virtual Memory in Windows XP"
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.php
For problems with VM, please have a look at the following article by Alex
Nichol:
"Virtual Memory in Windows XP"
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.php
R
Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers
Hi Pat,
This one is fine, what is your question?
--
Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
This one is fine, what is your question?
--
Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
P
Pat Miller
Hi Rick,
Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002 w/Service Pack 2
Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
HP printer 5650
When I attempt to print a greeting card I get the following message:
Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
Your system is low on virtual memory, windows is managing the size of your
virtual memory paging file. During this process, memory requests for some
application may be denied. Three can happen at this point. a) the system
freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the printer will print a card
correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual memory? Do I need to get
more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the Print Shop maker?
Regards,
Pat Miller
: Hi Pat,
:
: This one is fine, what is your question?
:
: --
: Best of Luck,
:
: Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
:
: Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
:
: Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
:
: : > Would someone kindly let me know to which group I should my question on
: > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
: >
: >
:
:
Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002 w/Service Pack 2
Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
HP printer 5650
When I attempt to print a greeting card I get the following message:
Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
Your system is low on virtual memory, windows is managing the size of your
virtual memory paging file. During this process, memory requests for some
application may be denied. Three can happen at this point. a) the system
freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the printer will print a card
correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual memory? Do I need to get
more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the Print Shop maker?
Regards,
Pat Miller
: Hi Pat,
:
: This one is fine, what is your question?
:
: --
: Best of Luck,
:
: Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
:
: Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
:
: Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
:
: : > Would someone kindly let me know to which group I should my question on
: > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
: >
: >
:
:
J
Jim Macklin
see http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.htm
Virtual memory is space reserved on the hard drive for when
the RAM isn't enough to handle the task. It is slower
because it is mechanical read/writes rather than electronic
in/out of RAM.
But yes, you should buy another 256 or even 512 MB.
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| Hi Rick,
| Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002 w/Service Pack 2
| Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
| HP printer 5650
| When I attempt to print a greeting card I get the
following message:
| Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
| Your system is low on virtual memory, windows is managing
the size of your
| virtual memory paging file. During this process, memory
requests for some
| application may be denied. Three can happen at this
point. a) the system
| freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the printer will
print a card
| correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
|
| My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual memory? Do
I need to get
| more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the Print Shop
maker?
| Regards,
| Pat Miller
|
|
|
|
|
|
| | : Hi Pat,
| :
| : This one is fine, what is your question?
| :
| : --
| : Best of Luck,
| :
| : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| :
| : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| :
| : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| :
| : | : > Would someone kindly let me know to which group I
should my question on
| : > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
| : >
| : >
| :
| :
|
|
Virtual memory is space reserved on the hard drive for when
the RAM isn't enough to handle the task. It is slower
because it is mechanical read/writes rather than electronic
in/out of RAM.
But yes, you should buy another 256 or even 512 MB.
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| Hi Rick,
| Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002 w/Service Pack 2
| Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
| HP printer 5650
| When I attempt to print a greeting card I get the
following message:
| Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
| Your system is low on virtual memory, windows is managing
the size of your
| virtual memory paging file. During this process, memory
requests for some
| application may be denied. Three can happen at this
point. a) the system
| freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the printer will
print a card
| correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
|
| My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual memory? Do
I need to get
| more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the Print Shop
maker?
| Regards,
| Pat Miller
|
|
|
|
|
|
| | : Hi Pat,
| :
| : This one is fine, what is your question?
| :
| : --
| : Best of Luck,
| :
| : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| :
| : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| :
| : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| :
| : | : > Would someone kindly let me know to which group I
should my question on
| : > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
| : >
| : >
| :
| :
|
|
P
Pat Miller
Hi Will,
I took a look at the recommended information - it is far beyond my
comprehension, but thanks for the try.
Pat Miller
: Hi Pat
:
: For problems with VM, please have a look at the following article by Alex
: Nichol:
:
: "Virtual Memory in Windows XP"
: http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.php
:
: --
:
: Will Denny
: MS-MVP - Windows Shell/User
: Please reply to the News Groups
:
:
: : > Would someone kindly let me know to which group I should my question on
: > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
:
:
I took a look at the recommended information - it is far beyond my
comprehension, but thanks for the try.
Pat Miller
: Hi Pat
:
: For problems with VM, please have a look at the following article by Alex
: Nichol:
:
: "Virtual Memory in Windows XP"
: http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.php
:
: --
:
: Will Denny
: MS-MVP - Windows Shell/User
: Please reply to the News Groups
:
:
: : > Would someone kindly let me know to which group I should my question on
: > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
:
:
R
Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers
Hi Pat,
Has the system always down this? Can you also give some specifications on
the motherboard, or provide the manufacturer and model number? Belarc
Advisor can help you gather this information if you are unsure, see
www.belarc.com
--
Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
Has the system always down this? Can you also give some specifications on
the motherboard, or provide the manufacturer and model number? Belarc
Advisor can help you gather this information if you are unsure, see
www.belarc.com
--
Best of Luck,
Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
J
Jim Macklin
Also, what application software are you using to print the
greeting card? Is it something from HP that you got with
the printer or paper? Is it a "plug-in" to some other
program, such as WORKS or WORD, or is it stand-alone?
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| Hi Pat,
|
| Has the system always down this? Can you also give some
specifications on
| the motherboard, or provide the manufacturer and model
number? Belarc
| Advisor can help you gather this information if you are
unsure, see
| www.belarc.com
|
| --
| Best of Luck,
|
| Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
|
| Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
|
| Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
|
| | > Hi Rick,
| > Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002 w/Service Pack 2
| > Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
| > HP printer 5650
| > When I attempt to print a greeting card I get the
following message:
| > Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
| > Your system is low on virtual memory, windows is
managing the size of your
| > virtual memory paging file. During this process, memory
requests for some
| > application may be denied. Three can happen at this
point. a) the
| > system
| > freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the printer
will print a card
| > correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
| >
| > My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual memory?
Do I need to get
| > more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the Print
Shop maker?
| > Regards,
| > Pat Miller
| >
| >
| >
| >
| >
| >
| > | > : Hi Pat,
| > :
| > : This one is fine, what is your question?
| > :
| > : --
| > : Best of Luck,
| > :
| > : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| > :
| > : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| > :
| > : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| > :
| > : | > : > Would someone kindly let me know to which group I
should my question
| > on
| > : > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
| > : >
| > : >
| > :
| > :
| >
| >
|
|
greeting card? Is it something from HP that you got with
the printer or paper? Is it a "plug-in" to some other
program, such as WORKS or WORD, or is it stand-alone?
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| Hi Pat,
|
| Has the system always down this? Can you also give some
specifications on
| the motherboard, or provide the manufacturer and model
number? Belarc
| Advisor can help you gather this information if you are
unsure, see
| www.belarc.com
|
| --
| Best of Luck,
|
| Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
|
| Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
|
| Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
|
| | > Hi Rick,
| > Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002 w/Service Pack 2
| > Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
| > HP printer 5650
| > When I attempt to print a greeting card I get the
following message:
| > Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
| > Your system is low on virtual memory, windows is
managing the size of your
| > virtual memory paging file. During this process, memory
requests for some
| > application may be denied. Three can happen at this
point. a) the
| > system
| > freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the printer
will print a card
| > correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
| >
| > My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual memory?
Do I need to get
| > more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the Print
Shop maker?
| > Regards,
| > Pat Miller
| >
| >
| >
| >
| >
| >
| > | > : Hi Pat,
| > :
| > : This one is fine, what is your question?
| > :
| > : --
| > : Best of Luck,
| > :
| > : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| > :
| > : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| > :
| > : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| > :
| > : | > : > Would someone kindly let me know to which group I
should my question
| > on
| > : > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
| > : >
| > : >
| > :
| > :
| >
| >
|
|
P
Pat Miller
Hi Rick,
No not always. Last year for Christmas I got a new Printer HP 5650 and
Software from Broderbund The Print Shop 20 - I have been unable to print
cards because of the memory problem - so finally decided to try to do
something about it.
Perhaps getting more memory is the answer. If so,
where do I get it and is it easy to install?
I have a Dell Dimensions 8300 - went thru the systems list and could not
spot the motherboard.
Pat Miller
: Hi Pat,
:
: Has the system always down this? Can you also give some specifications on
: the motherboard, or provide the manufacturer and model number? Blear
: Advisor can help you gather this information if you are unsure, see
: www.belarc.com
:
: --
: Best of Luck,
:
: Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
:
: Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
:
: Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
:
: : > Hi Rick,
: > Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002 w/Service Pack 2
: > Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
: > HP printer 5650
: > When I attempt to print a greeting card I get the following message:
: > Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
: > Your system is low on virtual memory, windows is managing the size of
your
: > virtual memory paging file. During this process, memory requests for
some
: > application may be denied. Three can happen at this point. a) the
: > system
: > freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the printer will print a card
: > correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
: >
: > My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual memory? Do I need to get
: > more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the Print Shop maker?
: > Regards,
: > Pat Miller
: >
: >
: >
: >
: >
: >
: > : > : Hi Pat,
: > :
: > : This one is fine, what is your question?
: > :
: > : --
: > : Best of Luck,
: > :
: > : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
: > :
: > : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
: > :
: > : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
: > :
: > : : > : > Would someone kindly let me know to which group I should my question
: > on
: > : > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
: > : >
: > : >
: > :
: > :
: >
: >
:
:
No not always. Last year for Christmas I got a new Printer HP 5650 and
Software from Broderbund The Print Shop 20 - I have been unable to print
cards because of the memory problem - so finally decided to try to do
something about it.
Perhaps getting more memory is the answer. If so,where do I get it and is it easy to install?
I have a Dell Dimensions 8300 - went thru the systems list and could not
spot the motherboard.
Pat Miller
: Hi Pat,
:
: Has the system always down this? Can you also give some specifications on
: the motherboard, or provide the manufacturer and model number? Blear
: Advisor can help you gather this information if you are unsure, see
: www.belarc.com
:
: --
: Best of Luck,
:
: Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
:
: Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
:
: Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
:
: : > Hi Rick,
: > Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002 w/Service Pack 2
: > Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
: > HP printer 5650
: > When I attempt to print a greeting card I get the following message:
: > Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
: > Your system is low on virtual memory, windows is managing the size of
your
: > virtual memory paging file. During this process, memory requests for
some
: > application may be denied. Three can happen at this point. a) the
: > system
: > freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the printer will print a card
: > correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
: >
: > My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual memory? Do I need to get
: > more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the Print Shop maker?
: > Regards,
: > Pat Miller
: >
: >
: >
: >
: >
: >
: > : > : Hi Pat,
: > :
: > : This one is fine, what is your question?
: > :
: > : --
: > : Best of Luck,
: > :
: > : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
: > :
: > : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
: > :
: > : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
: > :
: > : : > : > Would someone kindly let me know to which group I should my question
: > on
: > : > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
: > : >
: > : >
: > :
: > :
: >
: >
:
:
J
Jim Macklin
If, as you say, your virtual memory is being managed by
Windows, when you see the message, Windows is increasing the
amount of space on the hard drive assigned (set aside) for
virtual memory. It is called virtual memory because it
isn't really memory, it just acts like it is memory. Memory
is RAM, Random Access Memory, the small circuit boards with
about 8 memory chips attached. Real RAM is much faster than
virtual memory, which works at the speed of your hard drive.
HP has a nice new feature on their website www.hp.com in
that they now can scan your computer for needed driver
updates. Go to HP and click on the "software and driver"
link, enter the model number in the search field and you
will find the page that offers the downloads. You'll see a
link for "scan my computer" so just click that. I think
your problem is with the printer drivers and the Printshop
software.
Update the printer drivers and perhaps reinstall the
software.
To answer the question about installing RAM, it is easy to
do. Dell even prints directions in the manual and on-line,
showing you how to open the computer case and insert the
RAM. You can call Dell tech support and confirm the type of
RAM you need or go to www.crucial.com and use the memory
selector. You can buy RAM at all computer stores, and
stores such as Best Buy or Circuit City and office supply
stores such as Office Max or Office Depot.
Dell may have used one 256 MB RAM stick or two 128 MB
sticks, you may have only two slots to add RAM, so you want
to know what you have installed and Bel Arc will tell you
that, then decide whether you want to add more RAM and how
much you want to spend.
You might have problems with the print spooler software or
some other program using a large amount of the computer CPU
cycles, in general 256 MB of RAM functions pretty well if
you are only running a few programs, but 512-1 GB is enough
that virtual memory is not used very much and that makes the
computer faster.
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| Hi Rick,
| No not always. Last year for Christmas I got a new
Printer HP 5650 and
| Software from Broderbund The Print Shop 20 - I have been
unable to print
| cards because of the memory problem - so finally decided
to try to do
| something about it. Perhaps getting more memory is
the answer. If so,
| where do I get it and is it easy to install?
|
| I have a Dell Dimensions 8300 - went thru the systems list
and could not
| spot the motherboard.
| Pat Miller
|
|
| | : Hi Pat,
| :
| : Has the system always down this? Can you also give some
specifications on
| : the motherboard, or provide the manufacturer and model
number? Blear
| : Advisor can help you gather this information if you are
unsure, see
| : www.belarc.com
| :
| : --
| : Best of Luck,
| :
| : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| :
| : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| :
| : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| :
| : | : > Hi Rick,
| : > Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002 w/Service Pack
2
| : > Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
| : > HP printer 5650
| : > When I attempt to print a greeting card I get the
following message:
| : > Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
| : > Your system is low on virtual memory, windows is
managing the size of
| your
| : > virtual memory paging file. During this process,
memory requests for
| some
| : > application may be denied. Three can happen at this
point. a) the
| : > system
| : > freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the printer
will print a card
| : > correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
| : >
| : > My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual memory?
Do I need to get
| : > more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the Print
Shop maker?
| : > Regards,
| : > Pat Miller
| : >
| : >
| : >
| : >
| : >
| : >
message
| : > | : > : Hi Pat,
| : > :
| : > : This one is fine, what is your question?
| : > :
| : > : --
| : > : Best of Luck,
| : > :
| : > : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| : > :
| : > : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| : > :
| : > : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| : > :
message
| : > : | : > : > Would someone kindly let me know to which group I
should my question
| : > on
| : > : > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
| : > : >
| : > : >
| : > :
| : > :
| : >
| : >
| :
| :
|
|
Windows, when you see the message, Windows is increasing the
amount of space on the hard drive assigned (set aside) for
virtual memory. It is called virtual memory because it
isn't really memory, it just acts like it is memory. Memory
is RAM, Random Access Memory, the small circuit boards with
about 8 memory chips attached. Real RAM is much faster than
virtual memory, which works at the speed of your hard drive.
HP has a nice new feature on their website www.hp.com in
that they now can scan your computer for needed driver
updates. Go to HP and click on the "software and driver"
link, enter the model number in the search field and you
will find the page that offers the downloads. You'll see a
link for "scan my computer" so just click that. I think
your problem is with the printer drivers and the Printshop
software.
Update the printer drivers and perhaps reinstall the
software.
To answer the question about installing RAM, it is easy to
do. Dell even prints directions in the manual and on-line,
showing you how to open the computer case and insert the
RAM. You can call Dell tech support and confirm the type of
RAM you need or go to www.crucial.com and use the memory
selector. You can buy RAM at all computer stores, and
stores such as Best Buy or Circuit City and office supply
stores such as Office Max or Office Depot.
Dell may have used one 256 MB RAM stick or two 128 MB
sticks, you may have only two slots to add RAM, so you want
to know what you have installed and Bel Arc will tell you
that, then decide whether you want to add more RAM and how
much you want to spend.
You might have problems with the print spooler software or
some other program using a large amount of the computer CPU
cycles, in general 256 MB of RAM functions pretty well if
you are only running a few programs, but 512-1 GB is enough
that virtual memory is not used very much and that makes the
computer faster.
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| Hi Rick,
| No not always. Last year for Christmas I got a new
Printer HP 5650 and
| Software from Broderbund The Print Shop 20 - I have been
unable to print
| cards because of the memory problem - so finally decided
to try to do
| something about it.
Perhaps getting more memory isthe answer. If so,
| where do I get it and is it easy to install?
|
| I have a Dell Dimensions 8300 - went thru the systems list
and could not
| spot the motherboard.
| Pat Miller
|
|
| | : Hi Pat,
| :
| : Has the system always down this? Can you also give some
specifications on
| : the motherboard, or provide the manufacturer and model
number? Blear
| : Advisor can help you gather this information if you are
unsure, see
| : www.belarc.com
| :
| : --
| : Best of Luck,
| :
| : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| :
| : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| :
| : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| :
| : | : > Hi Rick,
| : > Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002 w/Service Pack
2
| : > Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
| : > HP printer 5650
| : > When I attempt to print a greeting card I get the
following message:
| : > Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
| : > Your system is low on virtual memory, windows is
managing the size of
| your
| : > virtual memory paging file. During this process,
memory requests for
| some
| : > application may be denied. Three can happen at this
point. a) the
| : > system
| : > freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the printer
will print a card
| : > correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
| : >
| : > My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual memory?
Do I need to get
| : > more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the Print
Shop maker?
| : > Regards,
| : > Pat Miller
| : >
| : >
| : >
| : >
| : >
| : >
message
| : > | : > : Hi Pat,
| : > :
| : > : This one is fine, what is your question?
| : > :
| : > : --
| : > : Best of Luck,
| : > :
| : > : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| : > :
| : > : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| : > :
| : > : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| : > :
message
| : > : | : > : > Would someone kindly let me know to which group I
should my question
| : > on
| : > : > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
| : > : >
| : > : >
| : > :
| : > :
| : >
| : >
| :
| :
|
|
P
Pat Miller
Jim, really appreciate the good help. This is good information, all of
which I feel I can do. Again thanks a bunch.
Pat Miller
: If, as you say, your virtual memory is being managed by
: Windows, when you see the message, Windows is increasing the
: amount of space on the hard drive assigned (set aside) for
: virtual memory. It is called virtual memory because it
: isn't really memory, it just acts like it is memory. Memory
: is RAM, Random Access Memory, the small circuit boards with
: about 8 memory chips attached. Real RAM is much faster than
: virtual memory, which works at the speed of your hard drive.
:
: HP has a nice new feature on their website www.hp.com in
: that they now can scan your computer for needed driver
: updates. Go to HP and click on the "software and driver"
: link, enter the model number in the search field and you
: will find the page that offers the downloads. You'll see a
: link for "scan my computer" so just click that. I think
: your problem is with the printer drivers and the Printshop
: software.
:
: Update the printer drivers and perhaps reinstall the
: software.
:
: To answer the question about installing RAM, it is easy to
: do. Dell even prints directions in the manual and on-line,
: showing you how to open the computer case and insert the
: RAM. You can call Dell tech support and confirm the type of
: RAM you need or go to www.crucial.com and use the memory
: selector. You can buy RAM at all computer stores, and
: stores such as Best Buy or Circuit City and office supply
: stores such as Office Max or Office Depot.
:
: Dell may have used one 256 MB RAM stick or two 128 MB
: sticks, you may have only two slots to add RAM, so you want
: to know what you have installed and Bel Arc will tell you
: that, then decide whether you want to add more RAM and how
: much you want to spend.
:
: You might have problems with the print spooler software or
: some other program using a large amount of the computer CPU
: cycles, in general 256 MB of RAM functions pretty well if
: you are only running a few programs, but 512-1 GB is enough
: that virtual memory is not used very much and that makes the
: computer faster.
:
:
: --
: The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
: But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
:
:
: : | Hi Rick,
: | No not always. Last year for Christmas I got a new
: Printer HP 5650 and
: | Software from Broderbund The Print Shop 20 - I have been
: unable to print
: | cards because of the memory problem - so finally decided
: to try to do
: | something about it. Perhaps getting more memory is
: the answer. If so,
: | where do I get it and is it easy to install?
: |
: | I have a Dell Dimensions 8300 - went thru the systems list
: and could not
: | spot the motherboard.
: | Pat Miller
: |
: |
: | : | : Hi Pat,
: | :
: | : Has the system always down this? Can you also give some
: specifications on
: | : the motherboard, or provide the manufacturer and model
: number? Blear
: | : Advisor can help you gather this information if you are
: unsure, see
: | : www.belarc.com
: | :
: | : --
: | : Best of Luck,
: | :
: | : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
: | :
: | : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
: | :
: | : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
: | :
: | : : | : > Hi Rick,
: | : > Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002 w/Service Pack
: 2
: | : > Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
: | : > HP printer 5650
: | : > When I attempt to print a greeting card I get the
: following message:
: | : > Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
: | : > Your system is low on virtual memory, windows is
: managing the size of
: | your
: | : > virtual memory paging file. During this process,
: memory requests for
: | some
: | : > application may be denied. Three can happen at this
: point. a) the
: | : > system
: | : > freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the printer
: will print a card
: | : > correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
: | : >
: | : > My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual memory?
: Do I need to get
: | : > more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the Print
: Shop maker?
: | : > Regards,
: | : > Pat Miller
: | : >
: | : >
: | : >
: | : >
: | : >
: | : >
: message
: | : > : | : > : Hi Pat,
: | : > :
: | : > : This one is fine, what is your question?
: | : > :
: | : > : --
: | : > : Best of Luck,
: | : > :
: | : > : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
: | : > :
: | : > : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
: | : > :
: | : > : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
: | : > :
: message
: | : > : : | : > : > Would someone kindly let me know to which group I
: should my question
: | : > on
: | : > : > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
: | : > : >
: | : > : >
: | : > :
: | : > :
: | : >
: | : >
: | :
: | :
: |
: |
:
:
which I feel I can do. Again thanks a bunch.
Pat Miller
: If, as you say, your virtual memory is being managed by
: Windows, when you see the message, Windows is increasing the
: amount of space on the hard drive assigned (set aside) for
: virtual memory. It is called virtual memory because it
: isn't really memory, it just acts like it is memory. Memory
: is RAM, Random Access Memory, the small circuit boards with
: about 8 memory chips attached. Real RAM is much faster than
: virtual memory, which works at the speed of your hard drive.
:
: HP has a nice new feature on their website www.hp.com in
: that they now can scan your computer for needed driver
: updates. Go to HP and click on the "software and driver"
: link, enter the model number in the search field and you
: will find the page that offers the downloads. You'll see a
: link for "scan my computer" so just click that. I think
: your problem is with the printer drivers and the Printshop
: software.
:
: Update the printer drivers and perhaps reinstall the
: software.
:
: To answer the question about installing RAM, it is easy to
: do. Dell even prints directions in the manual and on-line,
: showing you how to open the computer case and insert the
: RAM. You can call Dell tech support and confirm the type of
: RAM you need or go to www.crucial.com and use the memory
: selector. You can buy RAM at all computer stores, and
: stores such as Best Buy or Circuit City and office supply
: stores such as Office Max or Office Depot.
:
: Dell may have used one 256 MB RAM stick or two 128 MB
: sticks, you may have only two slots to add RAM, so you want
: to know what you have installed and Bel Arc will tell you
: that, then decide whether you want to add more RAM and how
: much you want to spend.
:
: You might have problems with the print spooler software or
: some other program using a large amount of the computer CPU
: cycles, in general 256 MB of RAM functions pretty well if
: you are only running a few programs, but 512-1 GB is enough
: that virtual memory is not used very much and that makes the
: computer faster.
:
:
: --
: The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
: But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
:
:
: : | Hi Rick,
: | No not always. Last year for Christmas I got a new
: Printer HP 5650 and
: | Software from Broderbund The Print Shop 20 - I have been
: unable to print
: | cards because of the memory problem - so finally decided
: to try to do
: | something about it.
Perhaps getting more memory is: the answer. If so,
: | where do I get it and is it easy to install?
: |
: | I have a Dell Dimensions 8300 - went thru the systems list
: and could not
: | spot the motherboard.
: | Pat Miller
: |
: |
: | : | : Hi Pat,
: | :
: | : Has the system always down this? Can you also give some
: specifications on
: | : the motherboard, or provide the manufacturer and model
: number? Blear
: | : Advisor can help you gather this information if you are
: unsure, see
: | : www.belarc.com
: | :
: | : --
: | : Best of Luck,
: | :
: | : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
: | :
: | : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
: | :
: | : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
: | :
: | : : | : > Hi Rick,
: | : > Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002 w/Service Pack
: 2
: | : > Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
: | : > HP printer 5650
: | : > When I attempt to print a greeting card I get the
: following message:
: | : > Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
: | : > Your system is low on virtual memory, windows is
: managing the size of
: | your
: | : > virtual memory paging file. During this process,
: memory requests for
: | some
: | : > application may be denied. Three can happen at this
: point. a) the
: | : > system
: | : > freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the printer
: will print a card
: | : > correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
: | : >
: | : > My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual memory?
: Do I need to get
: | : > more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the Print
: Shop maker?
: | : > Regards,
: | : > Pat Miller
: | : >
: | : >
: | : >
: | : >
: | : >
: | : >
: message
: | : > : | : > : Hi Pat,
: | : > :
: | : > : This one is fine, what is your question?
: | : > :
: | : > : --
: | : > : Best of Luck,
: | : > :
: | : > : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
: | : > :
: | : > : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
: | : > :
: | : > : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
: | : > :
: message
: | : > : : | : > : > Would someone kindly let me know to which group I
: should my question
: | : > on
: | : > : > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat Miller
: | : > : >
: | : > : >
: | : > :
: | : > :
: | : >
: | : >
: | :
: | :
: |
: |
:
:
J
Jim Macklin
Your welcome. BTW, don't worry about having to understand
everything all at once. If you can read and follow
directions, you can learn. Read the article about Virtual
Memory and other articles about printer problems, printer
installations and general troubleshooting, and soon you'll
be able to do all that you need, at least you'll be better
able to describe your problem.
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.htm
http://www.aumha.org/index.htm
http://www.kellys-korner.com/
http://www.dougknox.com/index2.html
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/
http://www.winsupersite.com/default.asp
Just browse on these sites and read, soon you'll be as smart
as the rest of us.
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| Jim, really appreciate the good help. This is good
information, all of
| which I feel I can do. Again thanks a bunch.
| Pat Miller
|
|
in message
| | : If, as you say, your virtual memory is being managed by
| : Windows, when you see the message, Windows is increasing
the
| : amount of space on the hard drive assigned (set aside)
for
| : virtual memory. It is called virtual memory because it
| : isn't really memory, it just acts like it is memory.
Memory
| : is RAM, Random Access Memory, the small circuit boards
with
| : about 8 memory chips attached. Real RAM is much faster
than
| : virtual memory, which works at the speed of your hard
drive.
| :
| : HP has a nice new feature on their website www.hp.com in
| : that they now can scan your computer for needed driver
| : updates. Go to HP and click on the "software and
driver"
| : link, enter the model number in the search field and you
| : will find the page that offers the downloads. You'll
see a
| : link for "scan my computer" so just click that. I think
| : your problem is with the printer drivers and the
Printshop
| : software.
| :
| : Update the printer drivers and perhaps reinstall the
| : software.
| :
| : To answer the question about installing RAM, it is easy
to
| : do. Dell even prints directions in the manual and
on-line,
| : showing you how to open the computer case and insert the
| : RAM. You can call Dell tech support and confirm the
type of
| : RAM you need or go to www.crucial.com and use the memory
| : selector. You can buy RAM at all computer stores, and
| : stores such as Best Buy or Circuit City and office
supply
| : stores such as Office Max or Office Depot.
| :
| : Dell may have used one 256 MB RAM stick or two 128 MB
| : sticks, you may have only two slots to add RAM, so you
want
| : to know what you have installed and Bel Arc will tell
you
| : that, then decide whether you want to add more RAM and
how
| : much you want to spend.
| :
| : You might have problems with the print spooler software
or
| : some other program using a large amount of the computer
CPU
| : cycles, in general 256 MB of RAM functions pretty well
if
| : you are only running a few programs, but 512-1 GB is
enough
| : that virtual memory is not used very much and that makes
the
| : computer faster.
| :
| :
| : --
| : The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
| : But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| :
| :
| : | : | Hi Rick,
| : | No not always. Last year for Christmas I got a new
| : Printer HP 5650 and
| : | Software from Broderbund The Print Shop 20 - I have
been
| : unable to print
| : | cards because of the memory problem - so finally
decided
| : to try to do
| : | something about it. Perhaps getting more memory
is
| : the answer. If so,
| : | where do I get it and is it easy to install?
| : |
| : | I have a Dell Dimensions 8300 - went thru the systems
list
| : and could not
| : | spot the motherboard.
| : | Pat Miller
| : |
| : |
message
| : | | : | : Hi Pat,
| : | :
| : | : Has the system always down this? Can you also give
some
| : specifications on
| : | : the motherboard, or provide the manufacturer and
model
| : number? Blear
| : | : Advisor can help you gather this information if you
are
| : unsure, see
| : | : www.belarc.com
| : | :
| : | : --
| : | : Best of Luck,
| : | :
| : | : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| : | :
| : | : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| : | :
| : | : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| : | :
message
| : | : | : | : > Hi Rick,
| : | : > Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002 w/Service
Pack
| : 2
| : | : > Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
| : | : > HP printer 5650
| : | : > When I attempt to print a greeting card I get the
| : following message:
| : | : > Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
| : | : > Your system is low on virtual memory, windows is
| : managing the size of
| : | your
| : | : > virtual memory paging file. During this process,
| : memory requests for
| : | some
| : | : > application may be denied. Three can happen at
this
| : point. a) the
| : | : > system
| : | : > freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the
printer
| : will print a card
| : | : > correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
| : | : >
| : | : > My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual
memory?
| : Do I need to get
| : | : > more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the
Print
| : Shop maker?
| : | : > Regards,
| : | : > Pat Miller
| : | : >
| : | : >
| : | : >
| : | : >
| : | : >
| : | : >
| : message
| : | : > | : | : > : Hi Pat,
| : | : > :
| : | : > : This one is fine, what is your question?
| : | : > :
| : | : > : --
| : | : > : Best of Luck,
| : | : > :
| : | : > : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| : | : > :
| : | : > : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| : | : > :
| : | : > : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| : | : > :
| : message
| : | : > : | : | : > : > Would someone kindly let me know to which
group I
| : should my question
| : | : > on
| : | : > : > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat
Miller
| : | : > : >
| : | : > : >
| : | : > :
| : | : > :
| : | : >
| : | : >
| : | :
| : | :
| : |
| : |
| :
| :
|
|
everything all at once. If you can read and follow
directions, you can learn. Read the article about Virtual
Memory and other articles about printer problems, printer
installations and general troubleshooting, and soon you'll
be able to do all that you need, at least you'll be better
able to describe your problem.
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.htm
http://www.aumha.org/index.htm
http://www.kellys-korner.com/
http://www.dougknox.com/index2.html
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/
http://www.winsupersite.com/default.asp
Just browse on these sites and read, soon you'll be as smart
as the rest of us.
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| Jim, really appreciate the good help. This is good
information, all of
| which I feel I can do. Again thanks a bunch.
| Pat Miller
|
|
in message
| | : If, as you say, your virtual memory is being managed by
| : Windows, when you see the message, Windows is increasing
the
| : amount of space on the hard drive assigned (set aside)
for
| : virtual memory. It is called virtual memory because it
| : isn't really memory, it just acts like it is memory.
Memory
| : is RAM, Random Access Memory, the small circuit boards
with
| : about 8 memory chips attached. Real RAM is much faster
than
| : virtual memory, which works at the speed of your hard
drive.
| :
| : HP has a nice new feature on their website www.hp.com in
| : that they now can scan your computer for needed driver
| : updates. Go to HP and click on the "software and
driver"
| : link, enter the model number in the search field and you
| : will find the page that offers the downloads. You'll
see a
| : link for "scan my computer" so just click that. I think
| : your problem is with the printer drivers and the
Printshop
| : software.
| :
| : Update the printer drivers and perhaps reinstall the
| : software.
| :
| : To answer the question about installing RAM, it is easy
to
| : do. Dell even prints directions in the manual and
on-line,
| : showing you how to open the computer case and insert the
| : RAM. You can call Dell tech support and confirm the
type of
| : RAM you need or go to www.crucial.com and use the memory
| : selector. You can buy RAM at all computer stores, and
| : stores such as Best Buy or Circuit City and office
supply
| : stores such as Office Max or Office Depot.
| :
| : Dell may have used one 256 MB RAM stick or two 128 MB
| : sticks, you may have only two slots to add RAM, so you
want
| : to know what you have installed and Bel Arc will tell
you
| : that, then decide whether you want to add more RAM and
how
| : much you want to spend.
| :
| : You might have problems with the print spooler software
or
| : some other program using a large amount of the computer
CPU
| : cycles, in general 256 MB of RAM functions pretty well
if
| : you are only running a few programs, but 512-1 GB is
enough
| : that virtual memory is not used very much and that makes
the
| : computer faster.
| :
| :
| : --
| : The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
| : But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
| :
| :
| : | : | Hi Rick,
| : | No not always. Last year for Christmas I got a new
| : Printer HP 5650 and
| : | Software from Broderbund The Print Shop 20 - I have
been
| : unable to print
| : | cards because of the memory problem - so finally
decided
| : to try to do
| : | something about it.
Perhaps getting more memoryis
| : the answer. If so,
| : | where do I get it and is it easy to install?
| : |
| : | I have a Dell Dimensions 8300 - went thru the systems
list
| : and could not
| : | spot the motherboard.
| : | Pat Miller
| : |
| : |
message
| : | | : | : Hi Pat,
| : | :
| : | : Has the system always down this? Can you also give
some
| : specifications on
| : | : the motherboard, or provide the manufacturer and
model
| : number? Blear
| : | : Advisor can help you gather this information if you
are
| : unsure, see
| : | : www.belarc.com
| : | :
| : | : --
| : | : Best of Luck,
| : | :
| : | : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| : | :
| : | : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| : | :
| : | : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| : | :
message
| : | : | : | : > Hi Rick,
| : | : > Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002 w/Service
Pack
| : 2
| : | : > Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
| : | : > HP printer 5650
| : | : > When I attempt to print a greeting card I get the
| : following message:
| : | : > Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
| : | : > Your system is low on virtual memory, windows is
| : managing the size of
| : | your
| : | : > virtual memory paging file. During this process,
| : memory requests for
| : | some
| : | : > application may be denied. Three can happen at
this
| : point. a) the
| : | : > system
| : | : > freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the
printer
| : will print a card
| : | : > correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
| : | : >
| : | : > My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual
memory?
| : Do I need to get
| : | : > more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the
| : Shop maker?
| : | : > Regards,
| : | : > Pat Miller
| : | : >
| : | : >
| : | : >
| : | : >
| : | : >
| : | : >
| : message
| : | : > | : | : > : Hi Pat,
| : | : > :
| : | : > : This one is fine, what is your question?
| : | : > :
| : | : > : --
| : | : > : Best of Luck,
| : | : > :
| : | : > : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| : | : > :
| : | : > : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| : | : > :
| : | : > : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| : | : > :
| : message
| : | : > : | : | : > : > Would someone kindly let me know to which
group I
| : should my question
| : | : > on
| : | : > : > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat
Miller
| : | : > : >
| : | : > : >
| : | : > :
| : | : > :
| : | : >
| : | : >
| : | :
| : | :
| : |
| : |
| :
| :
|
|
U
Unknown
Go to control panel---system---advanced tab--performance setting
button--advanced tab--change button. I have mine set for 3 gigabyte (have 80
gig hd.) Works great.__
button--advanced tab--change button. I have mine set for 3 gigabyte (have 80
gig hd.) Works great.__
G
Guest
i guess when you got alot of stuff running at once,like programs running in
the background,you have to turn somethings off like the ones you are not
useing,well check you later i hope this help,bye
the background,you have to turn somethings off like the ones you are not
useing,well check you later i hope this help,bye
M
martymkm
I got the same notice as Pat did, but I don't know what to think now....
It came up when I was running the Norton AV and playing the solitaire
game that came pre-packed with my machine. I'm not loaded up with
"stuff"....I only dl'ed the Nortons Firewall & AV, Ad-Aware, Spybot S &
D, Spywareblaster, and WinPatrol. No pictures, no games, no music. Only
what I've listed here.
The machine is only 3-4 mo. old. I am running WinXP SP1. It as 512MB
Ram, a 120GB HD, and is 2.80GHz. So what could be my problem? Is it
possible the virtual memory shrunk when I didn't need it? I have it set
for the Windows to decide how to adjust it.
And I keep my protection programs updated at least every other day, and
so far they have all come up clean, (except for the usual tracking
cookies, MRU's, and data miners)
I also clear my cookies, temp files, and history at least twice a week.
The only thing I haven't done is pared down my start-up programs because
I'm not sure which ones I need and which ones to disable...
Any help would could give me would be greatly appreciated....Thanks;
Marty
It came up when I was running the Norton AV and playing the solitaire
game that came pre-packed with my machine. I'm not loaded up with
"stuff"....I only dl'ed the Nortons Firewall & AV, Ad-Aware, Spybot S &
D, Spywareblaster, and WinPatrol. No pictures, no games, no music. Only
what I've listed here.
The machine is only 3-4 mo. old. I am running WinXP SP1. It as 512MB
Ram, a 120GB HD, and is 2.80GHz. So what could be my problem? Is it
possible the virtual memory shrunk when I didn't need it? I have it set
for the Windows to decide how to adjust it.
And I keep my protection programs updated at least every other day, and
so far they have all come up clean, (except for the usual tracking
cookies, MRU's, and data miners)
I also clear my cookies, temp files, and history at least twice a week.
The only thing I haven't done is pared down my start-up programs because
I'm not sure which ones I need and which ones to disable...
Any help would could give me would be greatly appreciated....Thanks;
Marty
B
Barbara
I have a 100g h/d[main drive], with intial size 720mb and max size 1440mb. I
would like to increase mine but not sure what the amount is for mb to gig.
Can some one help me please? TIA!
Barbara
would like to increase mine but not sure what the amount is for mb to gig.
Can some one help me please? TIA!
Barbara
J
Jim Macklin
1000 MB is 1 GB (purists will speak about powers of 2
[binary numbers] but just keep the powers of 10 in mind.
For info on virtual memory see
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.htm
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
|I have a 100g h/d[main drive], with intial size 720mb and
max size 1440mb. I
| would like to increase mine but not sure what the amount
is for mb to gig.
| Can some one help me please? TIA!
| Barbara
| | > Go to control panel---system---advanced tab--performance
setting
| > button--advanced tab--change button. I have mine set for
3 gigabyte (have
| 80
| > gig hd.) Works great.__
| > | > > Jim, really appreciate the good help. This is good
information, all of
| > > which I feel I can do. Again thanks a bunch.
| > > Pat Miller
| > >
| > >
| > > "Jim Macklin" <p51mustang[threeX12]@xxxhotmail.calm>
wrote in message
| > > | > > : If, as you say, your virtual memory is being managed
by
| > > : Windows, when you see the message, Windows is
increasing the
| > > : amount of space on the hard drive assigned (set
aside) for
| > > : virtual memory. It is called virtual memory because
it
| > > : isn't really memory, it just acts like it is memory.
Memory
| > > : is RAM, Random Access Memory, the small circuit
boards with
| > > : about 8 memory chips attached. Real RAM is much
faster than
| > > : virtual memory, which works at the speed of your
hard drive.
| > > :
| > > : HP has a nice new feature on their website
www.hp.com in
| > > : that they now can scan your computer for needed
driver
| > > : updates. Go to HP and click on the "software and
driver"
| > > : link, enter the model number in the search field and
you
| > > : will find the page that offers the downloads.
You'll see a
| > > : link for "scan my computer" so just click that. I
think
| > > : your problem is with the printer drivers and the
Printshop
| > > : software.
| > > :
| > > : Update the printer drivers and perhaps reinstall the
| > > : software.
| > > :
| > > : To answer the question about installing RAM, it is
easy to
| > > : do. Dell even prints directions in the manual and
on-line,
| > > : showing you how to open the computer case and insert
the
| > > : RAM. You can call Dell tech support and confirm the
type of
| > > : RAM you need or go to www.crucial.com and use the
memory
| > > : selector. You can buy RAM at all computer stores,
and
| > > : stores such as Best Buy or Circuit City and office
supply
| > > : stores such as Office Max or Office Depot.
| > > :
| > > : Dell may have used one 256 MB RAM stick or two 128
MB
| > > : sticks, you may have only two slots to add RAM, so
you want
| > > : to know what you have installed and Bel Arc will
tell you
| > > : that, then decide whether you want to add more RAM
and how
| > > : much you want to spend.
| > > :
| > > : You might have problems with the print spooler
software or
| > > : some other program using a large amount of the
computer CPU
| > > : cycles, in general 256 MB of RAM functions pretty
well if
| > > : you are only running a few programs, but 512-1 GB is
enough
| > > : that virtual memory is not used very much and that
makes the
| > > : computer faster.
| > > :
| > > :
| > > : --
| > > : The people think the Constitution protects their
rights;
| > > : But government sees it as an obstacle to be
overcome.
| > > :
| > > :
message
| > > : | > > : | Hi Rick,
| > > : | No not always. Last year for Christmas I got a
new
| > > : Printer HP 5650 and
| > > : | Software from Broderbund The Print Shop 20 - I
have been
| > > : unable to print
| > > : | cards because of the memory problem - so finally
decided
| > > : to try to do
| > > : | something about it. Perhaps getting more
memory is
| > > : the answer. If so,
| > > : | where do I get it and is it easy to install?
| > > : |
| > > : | I have a Dell Dimensions 8300 - went thru the
systems list
| > > : and could not
| > > : | spot the motherboard.
| > > : | Pat Miller
| > > : |
| > > : |
message
| > > : | | > > : | : Hi Pat,
| > > : | :
| > > : | : Has the system always down this? Can you also
give some
| > > : specifications on
| > > : | : the motherboard, or provide the manufacturer and
model
| > > : number? Blear
| > > : | : Advisor can help you gather this information if
you are
| > > : unsure, see
| > > : | : www.belarc.com
| > > : | :
| > > : | : --
| > > : | : Best of Luck,
| > > : | :
| > > : | : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| > > : | :
| > > : | : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| > > : | :
| > > : | : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| > > : | :
message
| > > : | : | > > : | : > Hi Rick,
| > > : | : > Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002
w/Service Pack
| > > : 2
| > > : | : > Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
| > > : | : > HP printer 5650
| > > : | : > When I attempt to print a greeting card I get
the
| > > : following message:
| > > : | : > Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
| > > : | : > Your system is low on virtual memory, windows
is
| > > : managing the size of
| > > : | your
| > > : | : > virtual memory paging file. During this
process,
| > > : memory requests for
| > > : | some
| > > : | : > application may be denied. Three can happen
at this
| > > : point. a) the
| > > : | : > system
| > > : | : > freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the
printer
| > > : will print a card
| > > : | : > correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : > My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual
memory?
| > > : Do I need to get
| > > : | : > more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the
Print
| > > : Shop maker?
| > > : | : > Regards,
| > > : | : > Pat Miller
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
in
| > > : message
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : > : Hi Pat,
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : This one is fine, what is your question?
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : --
| > > : | : > : Best of Luck,
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| > > : | : > :
in
| > > : message
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : > Would someone kindly let me know to which
group I
| > > : should my question
| > > : | : > on
| > > : | : > : > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat
Miller
| > > : | : > : >
| > > : | : > : >
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
| > > : | :
| > > : | :
| > > : |
| > > : |
| > > :
| > > :
| > >
| > >
| >
|
|
[binary numbers] but just keep the powers of 10 in mind.
For info on virtual memory see
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.htm
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
|I have a 100g h/d[main drive], with intial size 720mb and
max size 1440mb. I
| would like to increase mine but not sure what the amount
is for mb to gig.
| Can some one help me please? TIA!
| Barbara
| | > Go to control panel---system---advanced tab--performance
setting
| > button--advanced tab--change button. I have mine set for
3 gigabyte (have
| 80
| > gig hd.) Works great.__
| > | > > Jim, really appreciate the good help. This is good
information, all of
| > > which I feel I can do. Again thanks a bunch.
| > > Pat Miller
| > >
| > >
| > > "Jim Macklin" <p51mustang[threeX12]@xxxhotmail.calm>
wrote in message
| > > | > > : If, as you say, your virtual memory is being managed
by
| > > : Windows, when you see the message, Windows is
increasing the
| > > : amount of space on the hard drive assigned (set
aside) for
| > > : virtual memory. It is called virtual memory because
it
| > > : isn't really memory, it just acts like it is memory.
Memory
| > > : is RAM, Random Access Memory, the small circuit
boards with
| > > : about 8 memory chips attached. Real RAM is much
faster than
| > > : virtual memory, which works at the speed of your
hard drive.
| > > :
| > > : HP has a nice new feature on their website
www.hp.com in
| > > : that they now can scan your computer for needed
driver
| > > : updates. Go to HP and click on the "software and
driver"
| > > : link, enter the model number in the search field and
you
| > > : will find the page that offers the downloads.
You'll see a
| > > : link for "scan my computer" so just click that. I
think
| > > : your problem is with the printer drivers and the
Printshop
| > > : software.
| > > :
| > > : Update the printer drivers and perhaps reinstall the
| > > : software.
| > > :
| > > : To answer the question about installing RAM, it is
easy to
| > > : do. Dell even prints directions in the manual and
on-line,
| > > : showing you how to open the computer case and insert
the
| > > : RAM. You can call Dell tech support and confirm the
type of
| > > : RAM you need or go to www.crucial.com and use the
memory
| > > : selector. You can buy RAM at all computer stores,
and
| > > : stores such as Best Buy or Circuit City and office
supply
| > > : stores such as Office Max or Office Depot.
| > > :
| > > : Dell may have used one 256 MB RAM stick or two 128
MB
| > > : sticks, you may have only two slots to add RAM, so
you want
| > > : to know what you have installed and Bel Arc will
tell you
| > > : that, then decide whether you want to add more RAM
and how
| > > : much you want to spend.
| > > :
| > > : You might have problems with the print spooler
software or
| > > : some other program using a large amount of the
computer CPU
| > > : cycles, in general 256 MB of RAM functions pretty
well if
| > > : you are only running a few programs, but 512-1 GB is
enough
| > > : that virtual memory is not used very much and that
makes the
| > > : computer faster.
| > > :
| > > :
| > > : --
| > > : The people think the Constitution protects their
rights;
| > > : But government sees it as an obstacle to be
overcome.
| > > :
| > > :
message
| > > : | > > : | Hi Rick,
| > > : | No not always. Last year for Christmas I got a
new
| > > : Printer HP 5650 and
| > > : | Software from Broderbund The Print Shop 20 - I
have been
| > > : unable to print
| > > : | cards because of the memory problem - so finally
decided
| > > : to try to do
| > > : | something about it.
Perhaps getting morememory is
| > > : the answer. If so,
| > > : | where do I get it and is it easy to install?
| > > : |
| > > : | I have a Dell Dimensions 8300 - went thru the
systems list
| > > : and could not
| > > : | spot the motherboard.
| > > : | Pat Miller
| > > : |
| > > : |
message
| > > : | | > > : | : Hi Pat,
| > > : | :
| > > : | : Has the system always down this? Can you also
give some
| > > : specifications on
| > > : | : the motherboard, or provide the manufacturer and
model
| > > : number? Blear
| > > : | : Advisor can help you gather this information if
you are
| > > : unsure, see
| > > : | : www.belarc.com
| > > : | :
| > > : | : --
| > > : | : Best of Luck,
| > > : | :
| > > : | : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| > > : | :
| > > : | : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| > > : | :
| > > : | : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| > > : | :
message
| > > : | : | > > : | : > Hi Rick,
| > > : | : > Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002
w/Service Pack
| > > : 2
| > > : | : > Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
| > > : | : > HP printer 5650
| > > : | : > When I attempt to print a greeting card I get
the
| > > : following message:
| > > : | : > Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
| > > : | : > Your system is low on virtual memory, windows
is
| > > : managing the size of
| > > : | your
| > > : | : > virtual memory paging file. During this
process,
| > > : memory requests for
| > > : | some
| > > : | : > application may be denied. Three can happen
at this
| > > : point. a) the
| > > : | : > system
| > > : | : > freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the
printer
| > > : will print a card
| > > : | : > correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : > My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual
memory?
| > > : Do I need to get
| > > : | : > more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the
| > > : Shop maker?
| > > : | : > Regards,
| > > : | : > Pat Miller
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
in
| > > : message
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : > : Hi Pat,
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : This one is fine, what is your question?
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : --
| > > : | : > : Best of Luck,
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| > > : | : > :
in
| > > : message
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : > Would someone kindly let me know to which
group I
| > > : should my question
| > > : | : > on
| > > : | : > : > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat
Miller
| > > : | : > : >
| > > : | : > : >
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
| > > : | :
| > > : | :
| > > : |
| > > : |
| > > :
| > > :
| > >
| > >
| >
|
|
B
Barbara
Thank you Jim. You're a life saver! You guys [and gals!] are great.
Barbara
Barbara
Jim Macklin said:1000 MB is 1 GB (purists will speak about powers of 2
[binary numbers] but just keep the powers of 10 in mind.
For info on virtual memory see
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.htm
--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
|I have a 100g h/d[main drive], with intial size 720mb and
max size 1440mb. I
| would like to increase mine but not sure what the amount
is for mb to gig.
| Can some one help me please? TIA!
| Barbara
| | > Go to control panel---system---advanced tab--performance
setting
| > button--advanced tab--change button. I have mine set for
3 gigabyte (have
| 80
| > gig hd.) Works great.__
| > | > > Jim, really appreciate the good help. This is good
information, all of
| > > which I feel I can do. Again thanks a bunch.
| > > Pat Miller
| > >
| > >
| > > "Jim Macklin" <p51mustang[threeX12]@xxxhotmail.calm>
wrote in message
| > > | > > : If, as you say, your virtual memory is being managed
by
| > > : Windows, when you see the message, Windows is
increasing the
| > > : amount of space on the hard drive assigned (set
aside) for
| > > : virtual memory. It is called virtual memory because
it
| > > : isn't really memory, it just acts like it is memory.
Memory
| > > : is RAM, Random Access Memory, the small circuit
boards with
| > > : about 8 memory chips attached. Real RAM is much
faster than
| > > : virtual memory, which works at the speed of your
hard drive.
| > > :
| > > : HP has a nice new feature on their website
www.hp.com in
| > > : that they now can scan your computer for needed
driver
| > > : updates. Go to HP and click on the "software and
driver"
| > > : link, enter the model number in the search field and
you
| > > : will find the page that offers the downloads.
You'll see a
| > > : link for "scan my computer" so just click that. I
think
| > > : your problem is with the printer drivers and the
Printshop
| > > : software.
| > > :
| > > : Update the printer drivers and perhaps reinstall the
| > > : software.
| > > :
| > > : To answer the question about installing RAM, it is
easy to
| > > : do. Dell even prints directions in the manual and
on-line,
| > > : showing you how to open the computer case and insert
the
| > > : RAM. You can call Dell tech support and confirm the
type of
| > > : RAM you need or go to www.crucial.com and use the
memory
| > > : selector. You can buy RAM at all computer stores,
and
| > > : stores such as Best Buy or Circuit City and office
supply
| > > : stores such as Office Max or Office Depot.
| > > :
| > > : Dell may have used one 256 MB RAM stick or two 128
MB
| > > : sticks, you may have only two slots to add RAM, so
you want
| > > : to know what you have installed and Bel Arc will
tell you
| > > : that, then decide whether you want to add more RAM
and how
| > > : much you want to spend.
| > > :
| > > : You might have problems with the print spooler
software or
| > > : some other program using a large amount of the
computer CPU
| > > : cycles, in general 256 MB of RAM functions pretty
well if
| > > : you are only running a few programs, but 512-1 GB is
enough
| > > : that virtual memory is not used very much and that
makes the
| > > : computer faster.
| > > :
| > > :
| > > : --
| > > : The people think the Constitution protects their
rights;
| > > : But government sees it as an obstacle to be
overcome.
| > > :
| > > :
message
| > > : | > > : | Hi Rick,
| > > : | No not always. Last year for Christmas I got a
new
| > > : Printer HP 5650 and
| > > : | Software from Broderbund The Print Shop 20 - I
have been
| > > : unable to print
| > > : | cards because of the memory problem - so finally
decided
| > > : to try to do
| > > : | something about it.
memory is
| > > : the answer. If so,
| > > : | where do I get it and is it easy to install?
| > > : |
| > > : | I have a Dell Dimensions 8300 - went thru the
systems list
| > > : and could not
| > > : | spot the motherboard.
| > > : | Pat Miller
| > > : |
| > > : |
message
| > > : | | > > : | : Hi Pat,
| > > : | :
| > > : | : Has the system always down this? Can you also
give some
| > > : specifications on
| > > : | : the motherboard, or provide the manufacturer and
model
| > > : number? Blear
| > > : | : Advisor can help you gather this information if
you are
| > > : unsure, see
| > > : | : www.belarc.com
| > > : | :
| > > : | : --
| > > : | : Best of Luck,
| > > : | :
| > > : | : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| > > : | :
| > > : | : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| > > : | :
| > > : | : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| > > : | :
message
| > > : | : | > > : | : > Hi Rick,
| > > : | : > Using PC with XP home edition Ver.2002
w/Service Pack
| > > : 2
| > > : | : > Pentium 4CPU 1.80GHz, 1.79 GHz 256 MB of RAM
| > > : | : > HP printer 5650
| > > : | : > When I attempt to print a greeting card I get
the
| > > : following message:
| > > : | : > Virtual Memory Minimum is too low.
| > > : | : > Your system is low on virtual memory, windows
is
| > > : managing the size of
| > > : | your
| > > : | : > virtual memory paging file. During this
process,
| > > : memory requests for
| > > : | some
| > > : | : > application may be denied. Three can happen
at this
| > > : point. a) the
| > > : | : > system
| > > : | : > freezes b) anywhere from 20 to 45 minutes the
printer
| > > : will print a card
| > > : | : > correctly c) the print is solid black lines.
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : > My Question is - How do I increase the Virtual
memory?
| > > : Do I need to get
| > > : | : > more MB's of memory? Should I complain to the
| > > : Shop maker?
| > > : | : > Regards,
| > > : | : > Pat Miller
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
in
| > > : message
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : > : Hi Pat,
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : This one is fine, what is your question?
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : --
| > > : | : > : Best of Luck,
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
| > > : | : > :
in
| > > : message
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > : > Would someone kindly let me know to which
group I
| > > : should my question
| > > : | : > on
| > > : | : > : > virtual memory. Thanks in advance Pat
Miller
| > > : | : > : >
| > > : | : > : >
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : > :
| > > : | : >
| > > : | : >
| > > : | :
| > > : | :
| > > : |
| > > : |
| > > :
| > > :
| > >
| > >
| >
|
|
G
Guest
Hello Rick and Pat....this is a PS....I use the AVANT BROWSER....(approx one
year now) .....after years with the big blue E....I knew I was in heaven
w/Avant.....fastest, cleanest, easiest......Just an afterthought. Thanks
again for any advice. Auggie
year now) .....after years with the big blue E....I knew I was in heaven
w/Avant.....fastest, cleanest, easiest......Just an afterthought. Thanks
again for any advice. Auggie
G
Guest
Hello Rick and Hello Pat Miller:
I'm an Ebayer. Today for the 3rd time in about 2-3 weeks the system was
running slow. I thought it might be related to Pic/Scan Program by Ulead360
(larger pics for Ebay recently started using 360. scan twice then merge both
sides of pic, example a record album cover.) The 'you are running low on
virtual memory window came up. window also reads it will do what it must.
ebaying was really getting slow (I'm XP Pro w/Cable Modem thus always really
fast until recently, sluggish getting worse.) I finished my listing signed
off, went off line checked help and virtual memory. I did try Support
recommendation: enter Computer Management file thru their window or my
control panel. I was careful to read all. Bottom-line: reads running 672
approx and no more was recommended. I entered here and read Pat Miller's
virtual mem ? I bonded. Please note: my explore tree repeats itself 2, 3,
and 4 times (I've wondered about this); I did immediately turn off my
printer and will go to hp.com for scan and help.....is other advice is
available, thank you, thank you, thank you......Auggie
I'm an Ebayer. Today for the 3rd time in about 2-3 weeks the system was
running slow. I thought it might be related to Pic/Scan Program by Ulead360
(larger pics for Ebay recently started using 360. scan twice then merge both
sides of pic, example a record album cover.) The 'you are running low on
virtual memory window came up. window also reads it will do what it must.
ebaying was really getting slow (I'm XP Pro w/Cable Modem thus always really
fast until recently, sluggish getting worse.) I finished my listing signed
off, went off line checked help and virtual memory. I did try Support
recommendation: enter Computer Management file thru their window or my
control panel. I was careful to read all. Bottom-line: reads running 672
approx and no more was recommended. I entered here and read Pat Miller's
virtual mem ? I bonded. Please note: my explore tree repeats itself 2, 3,
and 4 times (I've wondered about this); I did immediately turn off my
printer and will go to hp.com for scan and help.....is other advice is
available, thank you, thank you, thank you......Auggie