about virtual memory

[VeryTired]

hi, i have windows xp pro, and i was just wondering is 4096 mb the max virtual memory i can go ?? or is there a way to go more..?

[Optimus Prime]

...why? Why would you need that much virtual memory? even 500 is too much.

[win2kuser]

A lot depends on how much ram you have - If you have 512 mb or more, you only really need 1 gig max and then only if you are doing a lot of multitasking or working with LARGE picture files or video etc.

If you have 1gig or ram, I would set your swap file to 200mb just to stop windows complaining.

Your best bet would also be to set the minimum and maximum swap file to the same size - That way, you wont get a fragmented swap file and decreased performance.

[Steve R Jones]

Virtual Memory in Windows XP
(great article)

Introduction

"This page attempts to be a stand-alone description for general users of the way Virtual Memory operates in Windows XP. Other pages on this site are written mainly for Windows 98/ME (see Windows 98 & Win ME Memory Management) and, while a lot is in common, there are significant differences in Windows XP."


http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.htm

[Optimus Prime]

Thanks, Steve, you led me to this forum, it's so damned better than the last , cheers.