Re: Where has all the memory gone?


"H Brown" <H.Brown@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:%236l$WMhxJHA.4428@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Bud
Thanks for posting back,
Even though Adobe reports that Photoshop Elements version 2.0 is not
compatible with Vista 32 or 64 bit, other user of Vista 32 bit have PE 2.0
running fine. They also say no problems when they installed the PE program.
However like you they got the message to increase Windows Virtual Ram. When
they did increase Virtual Ram Adobe Photoshop Elements Version 2.0 ran well.

(snip) from
http://www.computing.net/answers/windows-vista/virtual-memory-issue-in-vista-/3242.html
Name: dsarosh
Date: November 3, 2008 at 02:39:35 Pacific
OS: Vista Ultimate 32 bit
CPU/Ram: C2D E6550, 4GB 667Mhz

Hi,
I have to use Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 on my comp since the newest
version 5.0 and 6.0 do not have the batch conversion features that are
required.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 installs fine on vista, but it doest not run by
default. I get an error prompt that reads something like "there is not
enough virtual memory in the installation directory".

If I go to system properties>performance settings>advanced>change virtual
memory on my C drive to 5000 then the application runs perfectly.

Below are instructions from your Help and Support files on how to change
your
setting for your paging file/virtual memory. From the start menu click on
and open
Help and Support, in the page that opens find the search box at top and type
in
"Change the size of virtual memory" the search result in H&S will have a
link
that says "Change the size of virtual memory" click on that link and the
directions will
have a link so you can open *System*. You could do the same thing in the
search bar
above the start button after clicking start. Type the word System and click
on it
on the start menu.

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

1.. open System.

2.. In the left pane, click Advanced system settings. If you are prompted
for an administrator password or 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 Change.

5.. Clear the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives check
box.

6.. Under Drive [Volume Label], click the drive that contains the paging
file you want to change.

7.. Click Custom size, type a new size in megabytes in the Initial size
(MB) or Maximum size (MB) box, click Set, and then click OK.

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

Once PE 2.0 is working to you satisfaction, one thing that may enhance it
and
other operations, open Windows Defender click on tools then click on
_Software Explore_
Category: *Startup Programs* You see information of what programs are
starting when you
start Windows, Then click on _Show for all users_, then disable the startup
programs you don't need running at startup.

I feel PE 2.0 was most likely when installed is already running in
compatibility mode for XP
and the Program Compatibility Assistant is saying if you want this program
to run Change the size of virtual memory.

As far as your concerns as to how much of your installed memory (RAM) is
being used
at given times, don't be read the following article to better understand how
the Vista handles
memory.
http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000688.html

After you try this and run PE post back and let others know how it went or
with other questions concerning this issue should you have them.

H Brown







"BudV" <BudVitoff@(NO)att.(SPAM)net> wrote in message
news:uIiOY6RxJHA.248@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Running under Vista Home Premium SP1.

I just loaded Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 (which had been running
previously under WinXP with 500MB RAM) into my new PC with 3GB RAM. It
would not run and requested that I increase Windows Virtual RAM!

Task Manager shows RAM with Total=2939MB, Cached=2080MB, and Free=20MB.
My first guess is that the problem has to do with having an administrator
and five standard users, four of whom are minimum-user kids and should be
removed (along with the kids). Am I right?


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