Re: Cannot change Virtual Memory Size
- From: Ron Martell <ron.martell@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 26 May 2007 21:43:38 -0700
ilnadi <ilnadi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Sorry, should have mentioned that. I tried "System Managed" and it stays at
1518 (which is below the 1.5xRAM limit)
That so-called 1.5 x RAM limit for the virtual memory paging file in
Windows XP is pure unadulterated horse manure and the persons who
originated this lie should be tarred, feathered, and ridden out of
town on a rail.
The actual truth is that virtual memory paging file requirement is
*inversely* related to the amount of RAM that you have in the
computer. More RAM means less paging file and less RAM means more
paging file provided all other factors remain constant.
For accurate information on memory management in Windows XP see the
article by the late Alex Nichol MVP at
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.htm
As for your problem with the value not sticking, do you perhaps have
the paging file on a FAT32 drive? That might be relevant, as I have
heard numerous reports of people having issues with files larger than
2 gb on FAT32 drives, even though the theoretical maximum is 4 gb.
Good luck
Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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