about virtual memory

VeryTired · August 2nd, 2003, 10:01 AM

hi, i have windows xp pro, and i was just wondering is 4096 mb the max virtual memory i can go ?? or is there a way to go more..?

Optimus Prime · August 2nd, 2003, 10:03 AM

...why? Why would you need that much virtual memory? even 500 is too much.

win2kuser · August 2nd, 2003, 10:43 AM

A lot depends on how much ram you have - If you have 512 mb or more, you only really need 1 gig max and then only if you are doing a lot of multitasking or working with LARGE picture files or video etc.

If you have 1gig or ram, I would set your swap file to 200mb just to stop windows complaining.

Your best bet would also be to set the minimum and maximum swap file to the same size - That way, you wont get a fragmented swap file and decreased performance.

Optimus Prime · August 2nd, 2003, 12:14 PM

Thanks, Steve, you led me to this forum, it's so damned better than the last

, cheers.