LOW in VIRTUAL MEMORY.. :(

smr05 · 10th Jun 2006, 12:58 PM

hi there..
i always have a popup telling me im low in virtual memory..
first of all i dont even have many programs running simultaneously, but when i check my physical memory its to the limit and so i guess it turns to virt mem..
my question is how can i increase my physical memory to what it was when i first got my comp?
coz ive been told once your physical memory goes it gone forever and that you cant get it back..
and is there a software/application that i can use in order to enhance my phys/virt memory, so that it aint all slow on me?
please help!!
thankyoU!!

Das Capitolin · 10th Jun 2006, 01:11 PM

Physical memory is known as RAM. It is randomly accessed, so it usage is always changing. Depending on how many tasks are running on your system, your RAM could either be barely used or nearly completely being used.

Try opening the Task Manager (CTRL+ALT+DEL) and seeing how many tasks are running (shown in the lower left corner). The average clean computer has about 30 tasks running, while your normal computer has about 40 and a severely loaded computer may have over 50 tasks running.

There are also many malware or adware programs that simulate the "Low Vitual Memory" error. You could always download a free spyware detection tool such as Windows Defender or Spy Sweeper.

I would like to know more about your system as well; such as O/S and amount of RAM.

Shorter · 10th Jun 2006, 04:42 PM

Actually.. I have 15

but yea.. it's a long story, will most probably be trojan infection.

zicovsky · 12th Jun 2006, 02:35 AM

Go to Control Panel -> System -> Advanced tab -> Settings on the Performance section -> Advanced tab again and finally click Change on the Virtual Memory section.. then raise the value there...

Just so you know, we have a very good article about virtual memory here at rojak, read it here and all your questions will be answered: http://www.rojakpot.com/showarticle....tno=143&pgno=0

Have fun

belikethat · 12th Jun 2006, 02:10 PM

mostly likely some error of a program or pesky programs
Check ur task which programe take the most memory

syncrod · 13th Jun 2006, 12:59 AM

or buy more ram

10th Jun 2006, 12:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
smr05 Newbie Join Date: 10 Jun 2006 Posts: 1 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	LOW in VIRTUAL MEMORY.. :( hi there.. i always have a popup telling me im low in virtual memory.. first of all i dont even have many programs running simultaneously, but when i check my physical memory its to the limit and so i guess it turns to virt mem.. my question is how can i increase my physical memory to what it was when i first got my comp? coz ive been told once your physical memory goes it gone forever and that you cant get it back.. and is there a software/application that i can use in order to enhance my phys/virt memory, so that it aint all slow on me? please help!! thankyoU!!

10th Jun 2006, 01:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Das Capitolin Warming up Join Date: 21 May 2006 Posts: 93 Reputation: 36 Rep Power: 0	Physical memory is known as RAM. It is randomly accessed, so it usage is always changing. Depending on how many tasks are running on your system, your RAM could either be barely used or nearly completely being used. Try opening the Task Manager (CTRL+ALT+DEL) and seeing how many tasks are running (shown in the lower left corner). The average clean computer has about 30 tasks running, while your normal computer has about 40 and a severely loaded computer may have over 50 tasks running. There are also many malware or adware programs that simulate the "Low Vitual Memory" error. You could always download a free spyware detection tool such as Windows Defender or Spy Sweeper. I would like to know more about your system as well; such as O/S and amount of RAM. __________________ If my post helps you, please use the reputation system in appreciation. Shameless plug: http://www.pci-express.info

12th Jun 2006, 02:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
zicovsky I'm a regular Join Date: 11 Feb 2005 Posts: 300 Reputation: 132 Rep Power: 5	Go to Control Panel -> System -> Advanced tab -> Settings on the Performance section -> Advanced tab again and finally click Change on the Virtual Memory section.. then raise the value there... Just so you know, we have a very good article about virtual memory here at rojak, read it here and all your questions will be answered: http://www.rojakpot.com/showarticle....tno=143&pgno=0 Have fun __________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.. Please SUPPORT RojakPot!

12th Jun 2006, 02:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
belikethat Active Join Date: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 501 Reputation: 58 Rep Power: 3	mostly likely some error of a program or pesky programs Check ur task which programe take the most memory __________________ Control Panel Settings & Options Edit Signature

10th Jun 2006, 04:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shorter Warming up Join Date: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 88 Reputation: 15 Rep Power: 0	Actually.. I have 15 but yea.. it's a long story, will most probably be trojan infection.

13th Jun 2006, 12:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
syncrod Newbie Join Date: 11 Jul 2005 Location: Trinidad Posts: 2 Reputation: 0 Rep Power: 0	or buy more ram