Re: Virtual memory on systems with a lot of RAM

Miha wrote:

I just recently bought two additionally RAM sticks and put all
together into my XP box. Now I have 2.5 gigs so I wonder is there any
need for having Virtual memory. My pc usage is mainly surrounded by
basic things (Word, Outlook, Adobe Reader, WMP, .) plus some testing
in Virtual Server 2005 R2.

Would I need VM anyway since I never go over 2 gigs?


Yes. Do not disable the Page File. Windows preallocates memory to the Page
File in anticipation of possibly needing to use it. If you disable the Page
File, those allocations get made to real memory instead, and the result is
that you can never use that part of your RAM.

Over and above that significant disadvantage, there is no possible benefit
to disabling it. If it's not needed, it won't be used.

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Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User
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