When a computer is running low on RAM the system jumps to a portion of the hard drive and uses that section for virtual memory. A user can increase the virtual memory to make a computer think faster and here is how that is done
1.Note: The size of the paging file ( virtual memory) should be set at least at 1.5 x the regular computer RAM size. The amount of RAM can be found in all versions of Windows by going to system in the control panel and looking on the main window near the bottom. For example: If a system has 1GB of RAM the virtual memory should be set at 1.5 X 1000mb so the virtual memory should be set at 1500mb. Note 1000mb = 1GB.
2.To increase the virtual memory in Windows XP begin by following this map
start menu > control panel > system > advanced > settings > advanced tab.
Once the advanced window opens click on change at the bottom of the window. A new window will open up and this is where the user can change the size of the virtual memory.
3.To increase the virtual memory in Windows Vista begin by following this map
start menu > control panel > System and Maintenance > system > advanced system settings > advanced tab > settings (under performance)
Then click change at the bottom of this window to increase the virtual memory.
4.To increase the virtual memory in Windows 7 begin by following this map
start > control panel > system and security > advanced system settings (left) > click advanced tab > settings (under performance)
Then click the advanced tab again and then click change at the bottom of the window.
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