Limited virtual memory

[Guest]

I have a virtual memory problem with Windows XP and the error message tells
me to fix the problem changing the virtual memory by entering an initial and
maximum page size. I have entered these settings as 768 MB initial and 1536
MB max and the total paging file size for all drives is
min allowed - 2MB
recommended - 766 MB
currently allocated - 0 MB

The problem has continued to occur for several months, seriously affecting
the ability to view and edit videos, and possibly resulting in very slow
computer performance.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Please try the following article:

"Virtual Memory in Windows XP"
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.php

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Will Denny
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[Detlev Dreyer]

I have a virtual memory problem with Windows XP and the error message
tells me to fix the problem changing the virtual memory by entering an
initial and maximum page size. I have entered these settings as 768 MB
initial and 1536 MB max and the total paging file size for all drives is
min allowed - 2MB
recommended - 766 MB
currently allocated - 0 MB

Any Norton/Symantec products installed? Otherwise you may want to read:

"Error Message: Your System Has No Paging File, or the Paging File Is
Too Small" http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315270

"Your System Has No Paging File, or the Paging File Is Too Small" Error
Message After Windows XP Upgrade
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316528

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

I have a virtual memory problem with Windows XP and the error message
tells me to fix the problem changing the virtual memory by entering an
initial and maximum page size.

See also if this article applies:
"Virtual Memory Error Message When You Shut Down the Computer"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=811153

 

[Guest]

Yes, I have Norton Internet Security 2006, and the issue may have started
about the same time that I installed this product.

How do I rectify the issue?

regards
geoffs

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

Yes, I have Norton Internet Security 2006, and the issue may have
started about the same time that I installed this product.

How do I rectify the issue?

This is my general advice: Uninstall all Norton software.
Deactivating Norton is not sufficient in most cases.

 

[Guest]

What type of virus program do you suggest? I just downloaded a new version of
Norton & am getting the "low virtual memory" message. I was thinking of
adding RAM.