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Virtual Memory

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Post #1
Hi, A message pop up on my pc telling me that my pc virtual memory is low after i on the pc for an hour or two. Can anyone explain to me what is the causes of pc virtual memory to be low. :huh:
Post #2 last edited
I have to brush the rust off on this one but if memory serves correctly virtual memory is where your computer uses space on your hard drive to act as memory. I believe it's also called a page file. You should be able to increase your swap file or page file and fix the problem or just buy more physical memory for your system. The link below will give you a better description than what I remember :D

http://www.howstuffworks.com/virtual-memory.htm
Post #5
"Clean" your memory instead of having to buy more or increase windows page file for free

http://vstef.softnews.ro/ramdef.php

The link above is to a program I use on many of my computers to free up wasted memory on windows comps.

Works very well
Post #7
Hi lyn- If you still have problems afterwards, post back here and let us know what OS your using. Also does this occur only when your online..? If your running XP and having this problem while your online, we can fix you up .. (also next time you get that pop up if you'll write it down or copy and paste it exactly… word for word… we can figure it out for u)