Virtual Memory too low?

wslytoy · 09-05-2005, 12:29 AM

hey guys,
I've gotta Dell Dimension 3000 at my apartment, that I'm away from right due to being a lil close to the coast of Ms and all that hurricane Katrina crap. Anyways, I know some of you will laugh at me for asking, but I'm only computer literate to a certain extent. I'm getting rid of it asap, but everytime McAffee Privacy Service updates it bogs my computer down SOOOOO bad and then Windows tells me my virtual memory is too low. However, if I go back and un-install the privacy service completely, the computer acts just fine. I attempted to uninstall all of McAffee's products from my computer but it wouldn't work at the time. I'm thinking of running the recovery disk, getting everything back to day 1, and uninstalling McAffee and loading up Norton. Is this a good idea or a bad idea? BTW, I'm runnin P4 3.0ghz XP SP2, 512MB ram, 80gb hd. I know this isn't top of the line, but its better than a base system. Thanx, Wes

alanuofm · 09-05-2005, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by wslytoy

hey guys,
I've gotta Dell Dimension 3000 at my apartment, that I'm away from right due to being a lil close to the coast of Ms and all that hurricane Katrina crap. Anyways, I know some of you will laugh at me for asking, but I'm only computer literate to a certain extent. I'm getting rid of it asap, but everytime McAffee Privacy Service updates it bogs my computer down SOOOOO bad and then Windows tells me my virtual memory is too low. However, if I go back and un-install the privacy service completely, the computer acts just fine. I attempted to uninstall all of McAffee's products from my computer but it wouldn't work at the time. I'm thinking of running the recovery disk, getting everything back to day 1, and uninstalling McAffee and loading up Norton. Is this a good idea or a bad idea? BTW, I'm runnin P4 3.0ghz XP SP2, 512MB ram, 80gb hd. I know this isn't top of the line, but its better than a base system. Thanx, Wes

cheapest alternative is to not run mcaffee while using the computer. you can also however purchase more ram. or you can increase the virtual memory on your computer.

go to start > control panel > performance and maintenance > system > advanced tab > performance then click setting > advanced tab > then change your virtual memory. minimum should be 1.5 times the amount of physical memory you have. maximum should be about 3 times.

wslytoy · 09-05-2005, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by alanuofm

cheapest alternative is to not run mcaffee while using the computer. you can also however purchase more ram. or you can increase the virtual memory on your computer.

go to start > control panel > performance and maintenance > system > advanced tab > performance then click setting > advanced tab > then change your virtual memory. minimum should be 1.5 times the amount of physical memory you have. maximum should be about 3 times.

If I purchase more ram, which is an option, would I have to reload XP? Thanx, Wes

kof2000 · 09-05-2005, 01:40 AM

check to see if your virtual memory is at 1024mb.

wslytoy · 09-05-2005, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kof2000

check to see if your virtual memory is at 1024mb.

The 1st time it did this, the fella w/ Dell helped me set it to that, is that good or bad? Thanx, Wes

alanuofm · 09-05-2005, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by wslytoy

If I purchase more ram, which is an option, would I have to reload XP? Thanx, Wes

no. all you do is install the ram and you'll be set. you'll see the best improvement with this option and it'll be only like 50$ for another 512mb of ram.

wslytoy · 09-05-2005, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by alanuofm

no. all you do is install the ram and you'll be set. you'll see the best improvement with this option and it'll be only like 50$ for another 512mb of ram.

Well I've got 2 sticks of 256, so I'll have to buy 2 sticks of 512. Either way, how can I tell if I need unbuffered or registered? Thanx for your help. Peace, Wes

kof2000 · 09-05-2005, 06:03 AM

chances are you'll want unbuffered.

wslytoy · 09-05-2005, 10:50 PM

ok, thanx man, as usual, this forum is nothing but helpful!

09-05-2005, 12:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
wslytoy Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central Mississippi Age: 26 Posts: 27	Virtual Memory too low? hey guys, I've gotta Dell Dimension 3000 at my apartment, that I'm away from right due to being a lil close to the coast of Ms and all that hurricane Katrina crap. Anyways, I know some of you will laugh at me for asking, but I'm only computer literate to a certain extent. I'm getting rid of it asap, but everytime McAffee Privacy Service updates it bogs my computer down SOOOOO bad and then Windows tells me my virtual memory is too low. However, if I go back and un-install the privacy service completely, the computer acts just fine. I attempted to uninstall all of McAffee's products from my computer but it wouldn't work at the time. I'm thinking of running the recovery disk, getting everything back to day 1, and uninstalling McAffee and loading up Norton. Is this a good idea or a bad idea? BTW, I'm runnin P4 3.0ghz XP SP2, 512MB ram, 80gb hd. I know this isn't top of the line, but its better than a base system. Thanx, Wes Last edited by wslytoy; 09-05-2005 at 12:32 AM.

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kof2000 Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oahu Age: 27 Posts: 6,273	chances are you'll want unbuffered. __________________ QX9650@4.2 swiftech \|9600@3.0 9700 nt 780i \| 790fx 8gb ddr1200 \| 8gb ddr1200 2x150gb 3x1tb \|2x250gb 3x8800gtx \|3x2900xt 1gb 2x20xdvdrw \|2x20xdvdrw 15in1 card reader \|15in1 card reader ng15/g9 \|ng15/g9 1200w psu \|1200w psu 2x28" LCD \|2x28" LCD

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09-05-2005, 10:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
wslytoy Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central Mississippi Age: 26 Posts: 27	ok, thanx man, as usual, this forum is nothing but helpful!