Re: just upgraded memory. Do i need to change Virtual Memory setti

"So should I change it to System Managed size..."

Yes.

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Ted Zieglar
"Backup is a computer user's best friend."

GT wrote:
So should I change it to System Managed size instead of the custom size setting that HP has set automatically when they preloaded XP specially Now that i have 1GB of memory. the HP computer came with originally came with 512 memory 2x512mb.

"Ted Zieglar" wrote:

The correct setting for virtual memory is "System managed size".

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Ted Zieglar
"Backup is a computer user's best friend."

GT wrote:
I just replace my existing memory with 1GB 2x512mb dual channel memory kit on my HP system without any problem, check bios and it read the memory correctly. Do i have to Change The Virtual Memory on the Performance Options or can i just leave the way it is? the custome size is set to: Initial size (MB): 768 Maximum size (MB): 1536.

Ok i added a 1GB on my system already and how come my PF usage is high (around 300 or more when opening application)? is this normal for the PF usage to get that high even when system has 1GB? does the PF usage suppose to go down when adding more memory? check below for task manager information.

System Information:
Total Physical Memory 1,024.00 MB
Available physical Memory 634.25MB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page file Space 1.65 GB


On TASKMANAGER

PF Usage (Page File Usage History)
267MB and sometimes it goes up to 302.

Physical Memory Total 1047852
Available 669480
System Cache 267660





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