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• message box from lack of virtual memory being received twice now; need explanation & advice on how to remedy

  Hello everyone,

  May 19 and still today, May 20, I saw an opportunity where a dialog box open above the taskbar, indicating that the virtual memory of my computer was too low and the system took some sort of action (I don't remember that well)... and some of my applications could be affected.

  May 19, low virtual memory warning appeared while I was trying to delete some 25 000 stored "potentially unwanted programs", quarantined by my software off that McAfee security, but was unable to do - my computer basically locked in place.  I managed to go Windows and remove all the .bup files in the McAfee VirusScan quarantine folder.

  Today, on May 20, I spent about an hour playing a game on my computer called, 'Ocean Beach 2. '  After finishing, my screen started to be slowly re-posted, and it was at this time that I noticed this insufficient virtual memory notification even appear just above the taskbar once more.   (The dialog box said also click tasks 'Help' for more information on the icon bar.  I have not done so... but there is no information here... only some documentation about a "language bar".

  I have a Dell Dimension 3000 Mid Tower computer model, WIN XP, SP3, Intel Pentium 4 (hyperthreading), 3.00 Ghz CPU, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB hard drive with a little more 27.0 GB of free space on it.  (McAfee security software is provided free by Cox Communications (my ISP).  I run a full scan of Malwarebytes FREE version just to make sure I didn't have some malware that is present; everything is okay there.

  I would appreciate if anyone can enlighten me as to why I got these notifications "low virtual memory"; does that mean I have a serious problem with the operating system. and I can do to solve this problem and prevent any recurring anthing?

  Thank you very much in advance for your time and any help!

  Pete C

  First, when a multiplicity of files and folders are created and deleted, it is always a good idea to optimize the system before and after that, in order to ensure that the file system is stable...

  also a melody is always a good idea to do at least once a month.

  Open Explorer > right click on the drive letter, select Properties, go to the Tools tab, run a disk check.

  then reboot and do a Defrag.

  either way, do a defrag can be problematic, given that you found problems of lack of virtual memory.

  Here is more information about the feature:

  Insufficient virtual memory blog

• lack of virtual memory keeps comeing

  lack of virtual memory keeps comeing

  R.Click Advanced my computer, properties, tab, virtual memory, change button, L.click

  on the C: drive, the value of "letting the system manage", click on set 2 X, close, restart the pc.

• Windows correctly diagnosed a State of lack of virtual memory

  I got this message three times now. I'm only running 3 programs and IE is not one of them.

  Hello

  Step 1:

  If you receive warnings that virtual memory is low, you need to increase the minimum size of your pagefile. Windows sets the initial minimum size of the paging file to the RAM memory (RAM) installed on your computer plus 300 megabytes (MB) and maximum size of 3 times the amount of RAM installed on your computer. If you see warnings at these recommended levels, and then increase the minimum and maximum sizes.

  1 open the system by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking system and Maintenance, and then click System.

  2. in the left pane, click Advanced system settings. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  3. on the Advanced tab, under performance, click settings.

  4. click the Advanced tab, and then under virtual memory, click on change.

  5. clear handles it automatically the size of pagefile for all drives check box.

  6. under drive [Volume name], click the drive that contains the paging file that you want to change.

  7. click on custom size, enter a new size in megabytes in the initial size (MB) or maximum size (MB) box, click on set and then click OK.

  Increases in size usually don't require a restart, but if you decrease the size, you will need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. We recommend that you do not disable or delete the paging file.

  For more information, please see the link below:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-the-size-of-virtual-memory

  Step 2:

  Run a Virus scan using a live care online utility.
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

  Follow the steps mentioned in the link below
  How to get rid of malware.
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistasecurity/thread/ba80504b-61f1-4D71-960f-b561798b7b42

  In addition, you can also perform disk cleanup and Disk Defragmenter to work around the problem. Here are the links.

  Delete files using disk cleanup
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup

  Improve performance by defragmenting your hard drive
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/improve-performance-by-defragmenting-your-hard-disk

  It will be useful.

• Satellite Pro L40 - Vista display lack of virtual memory message

  Hello

  new here on this forum, hope someone can help,

  I have a series of satellite Pro L40, I'm trying to free up memory space I get the prompt "virtual memory is low", Vista (c) shows 3.28 GB free of 37.2 GB & data (E :) shows 100% free, I just replced both modules of memory with x 2 1 GB 200 pin Sodimm memory upgrades but Vista is still to display only 3.28 GB of free space) , any idea?

  Your very confused!, Mike.

  Hi Mike,.

  I think you mixed a lot of The RAM (Random Access Memory) has * nothing * to do with disk space von Vista (c).
  Vista with low disk space partition is stored on the HARD disk and the second partition (E :) as well.
  RAM and HARD drive are completely different. All your data/files are stored on the HARD drive because the RAM is no place to save the data.

  In any case, I think you need to move some files from partition C: to E: partition like photos, music, etc. Then, you can get rid of this error message.

  I think that this document could be useful for you:
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/TSB7101OB0006R01.htm

• I was told several times that my virtual memory is low.

  I get a Windows message that my virtual memory is low. Windows has increased my page file size but in a week or two, I get the same message. Used to install updates and some programs will not open correctly sometimes. Basically, my computer works pretty well, except for the problem of lack of virtual memory. How can I increase my virtual memory once and for all? There is plenty of room on my hard drive and I'm a little computer illiterate, because I didn't know that there was a difference between virtual memory and space on my hard drive. What I am doing wrong?

  I get a Windows message that my virtual memory is low. Windows has increased my page file size but in a week or two, I get the same message. Used to install updates and some programs will not open correctly sometimes. Basically, my computer works pretty well, except for the problem of lack of virtual memory. How can I increase my virtual memory once and for all? There is plenty of room on my hard drive and I'm a little computer illiterate, because I didn't know that there was a difference between virtual memory and space on my hard drive. What I am doing wrong?

  ===========================================
  Here is some info on the adjustment of the size of your virtual
  Memory, swap file:

  (308417) HOW: set performance Options
  in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=308417
  (scroll down to: how to manually change the size of the)
  virtual memory paging file)

  Virtual memory in Windows XP
  http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.htm

  More information that might be useful:

  Add more RAM, increase the size of
  your swap file and maintain a hard
  Player with 50% or more of free space can
  Help.

  Also... regular maintenance can help:

  Empty your temporary Internet files folder.

  (260897) how to remove the content of the
  Folder Temporary Internet Files
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=260897

  Run Disk Cleanup, error checking and
  It is a good idea to defragment regularly schedule.

  (310312) description of the disk cleanup
  Tool in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=310312

  (315265) how to perform disk error checking
  in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=315265
  (check two boxes... "automatically repair the file.
  System errors' and ' search and try to.
  recovery of bad sectors"), the utility will run
  the next time you restart your computer.
  (run check several times until it finds errors
  no error)

  (314848) how to defragment your drive
  Volumes of disk in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=314848

  John Inzer - MS - MVP - Digital Media Experience - Notice_This is not tech support_I'm volunteer - Solutions that work for me may not work for you - * proceed at your own risk *.

• virtual memory repair

  • whenever I'm trying to fix the problem of lack of virtual memory, when I restart my computer it's reset virtual memory: and the
  • value down, I have 2 gigabytes of RAM and the computer says the 556 MB virtual memory, I need a large amount of memory to create a PDF (221 pages of photos)

  The only way to change the total amount of virtual memory is this: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Change-the-size-of-virtual-memory , which is probably what you have done. Where do you read 556MB?

  However, on Windows 32 bit, each process has a virtual memory 2 GB limit of the user. There is a way to expand this to 3 GB, but the program must be designed to support it.

  For more detail, see:

  Mysteries of Windows memory management, part 1
  Mysteries of Windows memory management, part 2

• My PC says that it can not download dates because virtual memory runs out? Who can help me. Thank you

  If anyone can help to guide me to overcome the lack of virtual memory. Thank you.

  I've never seen this difficulty it work or do something, but you can of course try it (he says it of fixing, but makes no changes for me).  I think this is another of these Fix sound that doesn't fix it.

  I'm not sure that the idea to the other link "get your virtual memory" is a good idea either because it doesn't tell you how to find out how much you have memory, or how much it raise.  Just bumping may be not a good idea.

  Research in Manager tasks will tell you not how your currently running applications use unless you enable the column size virtual memory manager tasks, so that the idea will not a great party serve for you-at least that is how it works on XP system never I've never worked on virtual memory.

  If you look in the event viewer after this message, you are likely to see is something like this:

  Event type: Information
  Event source: Application Popup
  Event category: no
  Event ID: 26
  Description:
  Application popup: Windows - virtual memory Minimum too low: your system is low on virtual memory.
  Windows is increasing the size of your virtual memory paging file. During this process, memory
  for some applications, applications may be refused.

  You already know that well.

  I think it would be best to ask a few questions first, check a few things, see what you have now and then decide what to do:

  Since the Microsoft Answers forum does not have any kind of information system request when a new question is asked, we know absolutely nothing about your system.  Not knowing the basic information a problem prolongs the frustration and the agony of these issues.

  Thank you MS Answers, allowing the resolution of simple problems as frustrating and a lot of time as possible.

  Provide information on your system, the better you can:

  What is your system brand and model?

  What is your Version of XP and the Service Pack?

  Describe your current antivirus and software anti malware situation: McAfee, Symantec, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, MSE, Panda, Trend Micro, CA, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, Comodo, etc..

  If the system works, what do you think might have changed since the last time it did not work properly?

  This will minimize back Q & A and eliminate guesswork.

  If you mean that you see a message like this:

  Virtual memory minimum too low: your system is low on virtual memory.  Windows is increasing the size of your virtual memory paging file.

  This means that Windows XP is to let you know that he does his work.  The message is not an error message - this is an informational message.

  If XP thinks that the size of the swap file (usually c:\pagefile.sys) is too small to accommodate your day-to-day transactions, it will adjust the paging file to expand the pagefile and display this message as it does.  It is not necessarily a 'problem', but the message is boring.

  Sometimes, the message indicates someone was tampering with the XP of the paging file settings to try to solve another problem that usually has nothing to do with their paging file and resolve things inefficiently.

  This could mean that the settings have been adjusted for certain values that don't make sense for the configuration of the system.  Unless we know the system better, you can't just pick certain values out of the air and that your system behaves effectively.  You might not see the message again, but this does not mean that the settings are correct.

  This could mean that the settings have never been properly in the first place when you first install of XP and things must be properly configured.

  Sometimes, as your system configuration changes over time and other applications are running and get bigger, you may add additional RAM to your system to accommodate things (or run the number of requests).

  At least that learn you more about managing memory than Windows XP, it is usually best to simply let XP manage the size of your virtual memory paging file.

  To see what your current, make settings right click post work, properties, advanced, performance settings, Advanced tab, virtual memory, and then click the button change.

  Make a note of the current settings in case you need to change their return more later.

  The best setting for the size of swap file is usually going to be:

  System managed size

  Right click my computer, properties, Advanced tab, Performance... Settings, Advanced tab, virtual memory... Change.

  Set the paging file size on:

  System managed size

  Don't forget to click on Set (to be defined), OK (several times) and then restart your computer.

  Windows XP will attempt to affect a swap file approximately 1.5 times the total amount of RAM installed on your system.  To manage the size of paging file Windows XP is enough for most configurations.

  If your system is not set to the size of the managed system, you must determine how it changed and why (usually a bad reason), make a note of the current settings to change them back later if necessary, and then change the setting to the size of the managed system, click on the Set button and then click on apply to apply the changes (you will be asked to restart).

  "Because someone told me to" is not a good reason to start making adjustments to the size of pagefile.  Setting just above to enlarge it by an arbitrary value can ease the symptoms of the problem and stop message, but may not result in the best configuration for your system.

  If you want your system to operate as efficiently as possible, you must understand what is happening and fix it properly and not only begin to try things or make some arbitrary adjustments.

  The size of the pagefile can really need adjustment, but you should at least try to know what you're doing and why you need to do.  It is unlikely that anyone can tell you how to adjust your settings properly without more information.

  If you don't know what are the best settings, or if you are not sure what should be your settings, follow these steps so that we can see what you have:

  Click Start, run and enter in the box:

  Msinfo32

  Click on OK and when the system info summary appears, click on Edition, select all, copy, and then paste the results here.

  There will be some personal information (such as the user name and the name of the system), and what appears to be personal information for you, simply delete the personal information of the pasted information.

  This minimize back Q & A and eliminate the guesswork and assumptions.

• message is low virtual memory. Computer is very slow. HELP, please.

  message says lack of virtual memory.

  Computer is very slow

  Hi NorrisCecil,

  ·         Since when are you facing this problem?

  ·         You did it all changes before the show?

  If you receive warnings that virtual memory is low, you need to increase the minimum size of your pagefile. Windows sets the initial minimum size of the paging file to the RAM memory (RAM) installed on your computer plus 300 megabytes (MB) and maximum size of 3 times the amount of RAM installed on your computer.

  If you see warnings at these recommended levels, and then increase the minimum and maximum sizes.

  a. click Start, right click my computerand then click Properties.

  b. in the System Properties dialog box, click the Advanced tab.

  (c) in the results pane, click settings.

  d. in the Performance Options dialog box, click the Advanced tab.

  e. in the virtual memory section, click change.

  f. change the value of initial size and maximum size to a higher value value, click the value, and then click OK.

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

  See also:

  3 PC problems persistent, you can remedy

• Problem with MSINFO32. EXE and Total/available vs Page file space virtual memory reported

  I am running Windows XP Professional SP3 with all installed updates, latest hardware drivers, etc.. It is a CLEAN installation on a material brand new, completed a week ago.
  The "/ PAE" switch is enabled in the boot.ini file.

  When I run MSINFO32. EXE, the summary of the system is the following:
  System model: System product name
  System type: X 86-based PC
  Processor: x 86 family 16 model 4 Stepping 3 Mhz-AuthenticAMD ~ 3515
  The version of the BIOS/Date: American Megatrends Inc. 1702, 22/12/2010
  SMBIOS Version: 2.5
  Windows directory: C:\WINDOWS
  System directory: C:\WINDOWS\system32
  Starting device: \Device\HarddiskVolume2
  Locale: United States
  Layer of HAL: Version = "5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413 - 2111).
  Username: username MYUSERNAME01\My (redacted for privacy)
  Time zone: Pacific Daylight Time
  Total physical memory: 8 MB 192,00
  Available physical memory: 2.60 GB
  Total virtual memory: 2.00 GB
  Available virtual memory: 1.96 GB
  Page file space: 7.07 GB
  File: E:\pagefile.sys

  Right click on 'my computer' and selecting 'Properties' shows exact needs to be visible to a 32 bit OS... 3.24 GB of RAM. So, how MSINFO32. EXE is able to detect all of 8 GB is totally beyond me. But this isn't my problem.

  My BIG PROBLEM is the virtual memory. If I open the root of my drive E:\, it shows the swap file to size: 4 096 MB. And that's how it is in 'my computer' > 'Advanced' > 'Performance' > 'Advanced' > 'virtual memory' > 'change'.
  Custom size:
  -Initial size (MB): 4096
  -Maximum size (MB): 4096
  Total size of file for all readers:
  -Minimum authorized: 2 MB
  -Recommended: 4978 MB
  -Currently allocated: 4080 MB

  Why is-MSINFO32. EXE, statement my total virtual memory 2 GB and the size of pagefile 7.07 GB? Neither is correct! Can someone explain just what the heck happens here? My research on Google, many other people report the same total/available virtual memory amounts, with wildly different hardware configurations. I changed the size manually and rebooted several times, without result. I had the pagefile, sitting in a 5 GB partition, and then he moved on to another drive with plenty of space and assign "System managed". Divergence still existed.

  The material is as follows:
  [|] ASUS M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3 BIOS v1702 [|] AMD PhenomII x 4 (970 Black Edition) [|] Corsair CMZ8GX3M2A1600C8 (x 2) mode modules together ~ 800 Mhz & calendar 8-8-8-24 [|] Integrated graphics card Radeon HD 4250 with 128 MB + 512 MB memory [|] ASUS VE248H 24 "1080 p HD LED monitor [|] Drives from Maxtor 6V250F0 (x 4) 250 GB SATAII 1.5 Gbps [|] LG BD - DL Optical Drive WH10LS30 [|] Creative Labs X - Fi Platinum Sound Card [|] Logitech LX 700 keyboard/mouse wireless [|]

  I changed the speed / "timing" on the RAM to run ~ 666 Mhz @ 9-9-9-24, and the problem persists. As far as I know, he is not actually detrimental to the system; that is, it does not regularly, crash or anything. But the fact that MSINFO32. EXE cannot obtain such a right basis is VERY disturbing for me. There is no state what operating system says it is, then what fundamental problem may arise at some point in the future? Or is already there, hidden and wait a moment when the system load is high until it rears its ugly head and denounces all?
  I wonder if I should completely eliminate virtual memory? Or at least reduce the pagefile to 2 GB or close? After all, I can't imagine many running programs as long as 3.24 GB (RAM available for the operating system) is not sufficient to contain all this. I guess only he pourrait happen, however, is why I'm reluctant to totally renounce virtual memory.

  Anyway. Responses of all appreciated. Gimme a solutionand I will give my first-born. Or at least the neighbors...

  Hi VesanusTempestatum,

  Your question is more complex than what is generally answered in the Microsoft Answers forums. It is better suited for the IT Pro TechNet public. Please ask your question in the following forum.

  Windows XP IT Pro category

• Virtual memory problem?

  Hello

  I run Vista 32 bit on a Dell laptop (Core 2 Duo T8300 2.40 GHz with 4 GB of RAM installed to)
  On a laptop earlier under XP, I have improved performance with virtual memory on a form different disk with the operating system.
  So, I tried to use the same option on my Vista laptop.

  I have the following problems / symptoms:

  (1) SearchIndexer.exe continously uses 50 to 70% of CPU (but it doesn't seem to be the disk activity hard anycontinueous)

  (2) Microsoft Outlook 2007 does not start. I just get the blue white screen with the yellow tone of Outlook 2007, and then he hangs up. One is to close to complete the process via the Task Manager
  The next time I try to start, it displays the option to start in safe mode. If I do, Outlook 2007 starts OK (I do not know what to do with Outlook in safe mode to correct things if :-()

  (3) IE8 starts and seems to operate normally (though slower). However, whenever I restart IE8 it displys the warning that IE8 last time ended abnormally and provides options to start with the last URL used either with normal start page

  Trying to catch exactly what I have done and in what order, I'm not really sure that Outlook was closed when I changed the location of the virtual memory to 100%.

  I know I probably screwed up a kind of grand, and I only hope that there is a way to get the thing corrected without having to reinstall everything from scratch.

  I tried to use this last system restore point, but the restoration doesn't go through, because of an unspecified problem.
  I ran the diagnostics Office option. Who reported no problems.
  I have reset virtual memory on OS drive, leaving the size and location of control Vista.

  Grateful for any help or suggestion in order to avoid a complete reinstallation. Editing the registry?

  It should not. In fact, I would recommend keeping the virtual memory (swap file) on the HDD main and just allowing advanced performance of the drive in the Device Manager.

  You can go to Device Manager, expand the category of 'Hard drives', right-click you primary hard drive > properties, click the 'Policies' tab and select 'Advanced Performance' at the bottom.

  The deactivation of the service should not affect your other programs unless they use the Windows Service of Indexer to search for things. As for example, Outlook uses the indexer to allow you to quickly search through your mail. The key word is quickly. Outlook can return to the default search is slower, but really what the majority of users have been used anyway.

• I can't change my virtual memory.

  I have a problem I can not change my virtual memory. I change my memory and when I hit ok it happens. Enter a file size of maximum page that is greater or equal to the initial page file size, then 4096 mb. I can't get more than 4096 MB. Before that I could take up to 10000 MB and I have 4 GB of ram. The impasse to 4096 when my recommended system is 4605 mb. Does anyone know how to stop her from telling the paging file should be lower then 4096 mb, and I write the same number in both boxes. I'm not lacking on the space because I restarted my computer and for some reason that I have not had the data d after the reboot. And the available space is 213174MB

  I went back to your original post on September 3, 2012. Google the error your are in order and came to the top with several hits all Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.

  The next thread exactly describes the error message that you get:
  Limited to 4096 MB... sometimes paging file?
  http://www.winvistatips.com/paging-file-limited-4096-MB-sometimes-t771862.html

  He denounces the following Microsoft Support article:
  How to overcome the 4 095 MB paging file size limit in Windows
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?ID=237740

  When you set the paging file size in Windows, the documentation states that the swap file biggest that you can select is 4 095 megabytes (MB). This limit is imposed by the mapping of the page that we use on x 86 processors. These processors cannot handle more pages per the pagefile. It is the limit set by volume; You can create paging files this big on one or more readers if you need a larger swap file. If additional drives or volumes are not available, you can create multiple paging on a single hard drive files by placing them in separate folders.

• Satellite 1100: Excel keeps freezing - too low virtual memory

  I have a satellite 1100. My Microsort Excel program keeps freezing (mainly when I print or you are trying to save) and then tells me to stop.

  So, I also have a message icon telling me that I am low on virtual memory. Microsoft stop related to memory being low?

  How can I increase the memory? Or do I just need a new laptop! Help, please.

  Hello

  Satellite 1100 is really an old classic, but he should be able to use common desktop applications such as Word or Excel with no problems
  Virtual memory also known under the name a paging file is a file on your disk (default C:\pagefile.sys) than Windows applications and use more physical memory (RAM) according to your needs. The default and the recommended of pagefile.sys size is 1.5 times the amount of physical memory. Virtual memory is the amount of physical memory and the pagefile. So, if your computer has 512 MB of RAM, there is a page file 768 MB by default, for a total of 1.25 GB of physical + virtual memory.

  So what to do in your case? Generally, the RAM upgrade should solve this problem. You can also try to increase the size of the pagefile.sys.
  This can be done in system-> tab advanced properties-> Performance settings-> advanced-> virtual memory change tab.

  After the change of virtual memory, you have to restart the laptop again.
  If this will not help then an upgrade of RAM would be required or a new laptop effective ;)

• My hard drive and the Extras have plenty of space. Yet several times each and every day, I'm getting flashed "virtual memory minimum insufficient..." Virtual memory pagefile... "Any joy? Please help if you can. Thank you. Cecilia.

  Question

  I have another type of problem with Firefox

  Description

  My hard drive and the Extras have plenty of space. Yet several times each and every day, I'm getting flashed "virtual memory minimum insufficient..." Virtual memory pagefile... "Any joy? Please help if you can. Thank you. Cecilia.

  This has happened

  Each time Firefox opened

  Only a few weeks ago, (tried everything)

  Troubleshooting information

  ?

  Version of Firefox

  3.6.3

  Operating system

  Windows XP

  User Agent

  Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en - us; RV:1.9.2.3) Gecko/20100401 Firefox/3.6.3 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)

  Plugins installed

  • -Adobe PDF plugin for Firefox and Netscape
  • Default plugin
  • Shockwave Flash 10.0 r45
  • Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) plugin for Mozilla browsers
  • Java plug-in 1.6.0_07 for Netscape Navigator (DLL Helper)
  • Npdsplay dll
  • DRM Netscape Plugin store
  • DRM Netscape Object network

  Read about virtual memory here: http://www.ehow.com/windows-xp-virtual-memory/

• Equium A60: message error "virtual memory is low.

  my daughter has a Toshiba Equium A60 for over a year (now off warranty of course) and had error messages saying that its virtual memory is low. This happens almost every time that she uses his computer now and it cannot open any of its requests at the moment.
  any ideas out there?
  She cannot renew his subscription of McAfee online because she can't keep usable enough long to do anything. grateful for any advice.

  Thank you

  the main problem is that it is in a House of the student with 3 others and sounds me for the computer - a mother no-tech tips!

  Hello

  Unless you are an experienced user, you should allow Windows to manage this setting for you. Your problem may occur if the default settings have been changed somehow. First to diagnose your problem, you must follow these steps to ensure that Windows runs properly your virtual memory settings.

  1. find out how virtual memory is managed. Right click on 'My Computer' and choose 'properties '. Click the Advanced tab, and then under Performance click settings.
  2. which opens your performance Options. Click the Advanced tab. For private users 'typical' Processor Scheduling & Memory use must be set to "programs".
  3. under virtual memory, click change.
  4. which opens the virtual memory options. If you have more than one hard drive, make sure that your primary hard drive is selected under "Drive".
  5. under "Paging File Size for selected device" check the box indicating the size of the managed system.
  6. click OK in all the 3 boxes to close off these settings and restart your computer

  Good bye