Virtual Memory Errors and PC slows down...

[K.J.B.]

Hi,

I have recently installed Windows XP Professional into my computer. The
computer is a P4 2.66 with 512MB RAM.

The computer is apart of a domain.

I have two problems (Not sure if they are related).

1. Computer get the error message "Computer is low on virtual memory".
Fixes I've tried so far. - Adjusting virtual memory settings (512-1024
Page File).
Re-install Anti-virus software. Replace the memory.

2. Computer when it first boots up is fast, after a period of time (1hrs
probably) the computer starts to slow down. This true for both the network
and local files. For example takes .5 of sec to open a Word Document in the
morning. By midmorning it take 15seconds.

Any ideas?

K.J.B.

 

[Guest]

How much room do you have on your hdd?

having low space can cause problems like that.

 

[K.J.B.]

Free Space 26.6GB

How much room do you have on your hdd?

having low space can cause problems like that.

 

[Alex Nichol]

1. Computer get the error message "Computer is low on virtual memory".
Fixes I've tried so far. - Adjusting virtual memory settings (512-1024
Page File).
Re-install Anti-virus software. Replace the memory.

See if one of the problems at www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.htm relates

2. Computer when it first boots up is fast, after a period of time (1hrs
probably) the computer starts to slow down. This true for both the network
and local files. For example takes .5 of sec to open a Word Document in the
morning. By midmorning it take 15seconds.

Sounds suspiciously like some virus or spyware - do checks with up to
date signatures (meaning this week's) with Antivirus and with Adaware
(www,lavasoftusa.com). And see http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm