Re: Page size error after upgrading from XP Home to XP Professiona

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From: DR (DR_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/16/05 

Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 08:41:02 -0800

Thanks for the response. I've tried changing the virtual memory paging size
to both system managed and to the recommended initial size 1534 MB to no
avail. The system still hangs during start up and runs slow.

I get the following message every time I go back in to the control panel
system properties to update the paging file:
"Windows created a tempory paging file because of a problem that occured
with your paging file configuration when you started your computer."

I am able to change the paging file size, it always saves the new value that
I enter, but the total paging currently allocated for all drives at the
bottom always remains at 0 MB. I only have one drive letter C: assigned to
my hard drive. The only other drive E: is for removable storage (memory card
reader).

Any ideas why Windows doesn't seem to be taking my virtual memory page size
changes?

Thanks again.
-dr

"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

> What is the actual message? Open the Event Viewer and look under System.
>
> Event ID & the Event Source are very important.
>
> To open the Event Viewer...
> Start | Run | Type: eventvwr | OK
>
> For any Events that seem related to the problem...
>
> Double click the event in Event Viewer | Click: the button below the second
> arrow (looks like two pages) [[Copies the details of the event to the
> Clipboard.]] | Paste into Notepad | Click:
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>
> Read all info | Copy and paste to Notepad | Click the [+] Related Knowledge
> Base articles | Follow any links that might be useful
>
> HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308427
>
> This can also be very useful.
> You need to have the Event ID & the Event Source.
>
> Windows XP Professional Events and Errors
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/ee/search.aspx?DisplayName=Windows%20XP%20Professional&ProdName=Windows%20Operating%20System&MajorMinor=5.1&LCID=1033
>
> In the mean time try this..
>
> Check to see if it's set to System managed size.
>
> To change the size of the virtual memory paging file
> You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators
> group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to
> a network, network policy settings may also prevent you from completing this
> procedure.
>
> 1. To open System, click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and
> then double-click System.
>
> 2. On the Advanced tab, under Performance, click Settings.
>
> 3. On the Advanced tab, under Virtual memory, click Change.
>
> 4. Under Drive [Volume Label], click the drive that contains the paging
> file you want to change.
>
> 5. To have Windows choose the best paging file size, click System managed
> size.
>
> System managed size
> [[Click to have Windows choose the best size of the paging file.]]
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
> Wes
>
> In news:04D25557-7FA4-4FA1-9B3B-0FD5D8883575@microsoft.com,
> DR <DR@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> > System boots up very slow or sometime just hangs. Error message box
> > displays stating that page size is too small. When system does boot
> > up, it generally runs slow - take a long time to refresh shortcut
> > icons on desktop.
> >
> > I'm not sure what caused this or what I need to set the virtual
> > memory page size to. I've tried setting it to "system managed" to no
> > effect. Any idea?
> >
> > thanks.
>
>

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