i cant increase virtual memory


  1. Posts : 4
    windows 7 64 bit
       #1

    i cant increase virtual memory


    Hello, i used to have 16gb system installed on my system yesterday i sold them and installed my old 2gb stick .Now i try to set any virtual memory size to my ssd, it doesnt work.I check task manager i still see 1711mb of ram .What should i do?
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #2

    Welcome to the forum namco.

    Please post a picture like this from your system using this tutorial by Brink.

    Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums

    i cant increase virtual memory-new-ram-picture.png
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 4
    windows 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    here:
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #4

    Please post your pictures using the method I suggested

    Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 1,519
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.10, Linux Mint 17, Windows 10 Pro TP
       #5

    1711MB RAM is not out of line when having 2048MB [2GB] physical RAM installed, part of it is assigned to video on computers with onboard/built-in video adapter. Beginning with Windows XP the recommended size was decreased to 1.5 times the physical RAM from the earlier 2.5 times the RAM.

    Change the size of virtual memory - Windows Help
    Learn Best Practices for Optimizing the Virtual Memory Configuration

    My Win7 has 8GB RAM and I set the paging file to 12GB on a second HDD of 500GB before any other use of the HDD occurred. By setting the max and min as the same it does not get fragmented. Putting the paging file on a second HDD has always shown a performance benefit.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 4
    windows 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    ok now?
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails i cant increase virtual memory-sse.jpg  
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 4
    windows 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Berton said:
    1711MB RAM is not out of line when having 2048MB [2GB] physical RAM installed, part of it is assigned to video on computers with onboard/built-in video adapter. Beginning with Windows XP the recommended size was decreased to 1.5 times the physical RAM from the earlier 2.5 times the RAM.

    Change the size of virtual memory - Windows Help
    Learn Best Practices for Optimizing the Virtual Memory Configuration

    My Win7 has 8GB RAM and I set the paging file to 12GB on a second HDD of 500GB before any other use of the HDD occurred. By setting the max and min as the same it does not get fragmented. Putting the paging file on a second HDD has always shown a performance benefit.
    my memory stays 1711mb even i set virtual memory to 2048-503323242...
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #8

    You should really consider adding more memory to your pc. What is the maximum amount your board will support ? (but you sold it so.... nevermind)

    All windows thinks you have is 1711 MB, and you barely have any free.

    Let windows manage your virtual memory. Then reboot the pc.
    Last edited by AddRAM; 22 Apr 2015 at 17:48.
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 1,519
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.10, Linux Mint 17, Windows 10 Pro TP
       #9

    my memory stays 1711mb even i set virtual memory to 2048-503323242..
    Right, the physical RAM doesn't change unless there's a hardware issue affecting the memory modules or the amount allocated to onboard video is changed, sometimes a setting in the BIOS.
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #10

    I do agree with AddRAM set your page file to auto. Windows 7 will handle the memory just fine.
    Adding more ram is another great option if you can.

    Filling in your system specs completely would help us help you.
    Look at AddRAM, Berton and my specs; it will give you a idea of what can be added.
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:35.
Find Us