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How can we define the virtual memory for Windows 7 OS?

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How can we define the virtual memory for Windows 7 OS?
posted Dec 7, 2014 by Amit Kumar Pandey

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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 equal to the amount of random access memory (RAM) installed on your computer, and the maximum size equal to three times the amount of RAM installed on your computer. If you see warnings at these recommended levels, then increase the minimum and maximum sizes.

Please follow below steps to set your Virtual memory:

1) Open System by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, right-clicking Computer, and then clicking Properties.

2) In the left pane, click Advanced system settings. Administrator permission required If you're 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.

Note: Increases in size usually don't require a restart for the changes to take effect, but if you decrease the size, you'll need to restart your computer. We recommend that you don't disable or delete the paging file.
answer Dec 12, 2014 by Kali Mishra
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