virtual memory

[db]

sure.

here is the instructions
from microsoft.com:

For Windows XP

Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.

In the System Properties dialog box, click the Advanced tab.

In the Performance pane, click Settings.

In the Performance Options dialog box, click the Advanced tab.

In the Virtual memory pane, click Change.

"a windows dialog pop up
and will present you current
disks/drives.

below it there will be
the option to select
"custom" and there
will also be blank fields
labeled initial size and
max where you enter
the numbers I gave you."

Change the Initial size value to 2 and the Maximum size value to a 1150, click Set, and then click OK.

"you will receive an
warning about the low
setting. but click ok
to ignore and proceed"

Click OK to close the Performance Options dialog box, and then click OK to close the System Properties dialog box.

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[puppytina]

Thanks so much, I think I finally got it!! If this doesn't work,can I change
it back?
Also do I reboot before or after I download page defrag? Should I still down
load page defrag
-- ? I hope it works for I have been sitting here waiting just to print out
your instructions. Wish me luck, will try it after your next answer.
puppytina

 

[Bob I]

Next time, Press F1, type in Virtual Memory, press enter, then click the
link labeled

"Change the size of the virtual memory paging file"

 

[puppytina]

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puppytina

Next time, Press F1, type in Virtual Memory, press enter, then click the
link labeled

"Change the size of the virtual memory paging file"


can I change it back if something doesn't work?

 

[Bob I]

That link takes you to the step by step instructions. and yes you can
change it back.

can I change it back if something doesn't work?

 

[Bob I]

Press F1 from where? Doing it from the desktop brings up the Help and Support Center. Typing in "Virtual Memory" does
not give me an article on "Change the size of the virtual memory paging file" It gives 35 other articles. But if I
search on "Change the size of the virtual memory paging file" you get an aticle with that title on how to do it.
____ _

It's listed in the "Pick a task" section, before the "Overview, Articles
and Tutorials" section

 

[puppytina]

Thank you very much, so far seems to be working much better. Couldn't have
done it without all the help. Thanks again, Puppytina

 

[db]

yes, that f drive
was what I attempted
to describe.

however, in the top
portion of that window
where you change the
virtual memory settings,

there will be a listing
showing the drives.

we know you have at
least 1 drive there and
would be the c drive.

if the f drive also shows
there, then it also has
the capacity to have
a page file / virtual memory.

what we want to see
reflected in that window
is that for the c drive
you have 2 - 1150

if the f drive also appears
in that window, we want
it blank.

so, with you mouse
click the c drive so
that it is highlighted.

then below that window
click on custom.

the field next to it will
become populated
with that 768 number
you mentioned.

therefore change it
to 1150 for the max
and 2 for initial size.

then click the set button.

"a warning message
will appear about the
initial size being too
low. however, click
ok to proceed with
our custom settings."

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if F appears in the window
then click on with your
mouse to highlight it.

then below be sure to
select none or no page
file.

(don't remember exactly
if it is no or none that is
worded for the option)

then click set.

then reboot.

and recheck to see
if the settings stuck.
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