Win 7 HP (64-bit) with 8 Gb RAM - keeps asking to save V'Mem settings


  1. rameshiyer
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    Win 7 HP (64-bit) with 8 Gb RAM - keeps asking to save V'Mem settings


    Hi Folks,

    I had bought my Acer notebook a while back, which had 3Gb, but seemed insufficient for my work. Hence, I upgraded it with two new RAM Modules of Transcend make (2 X 4Gb) recently. However, I haven't found any noticeable performance improvement post this huge upgrade. Also, when I check the Virtual Memory settings, it shows that "Currently Allocated - 8054 Mb" and "Recommended - 12081 Mb". The check box on "Automatically allow windows to manage paging file size" is checked by default. Every time I go to this screen, and even though I don't change anything, it prompts me to save the setting and restart windows.

    Can someone guide me on what seems to be the problem ? I have checked with Acer on the RAM upgrade and they confirmed that my notebook model can take 8Gb (being shipped with 64-bit Win 7 HP perhaps).

    Thanks.

    Regards,

    Ramesh
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  3. mjf
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    rameshiyer
    have a look here
    Learn Best Practices for Optimizing the Virtual Memory Configuration
    1.5x8 = 12 of course.
    You do not need it.
    You have tons of real memory for your PC. I suggest you leave/set the virtual memory setting at 8G even though this will probably never be used.

    You have an abundance of memory for your machine.
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  4. rameshiyer
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    Yes, those settings for VM is for Win XP. I understand that Win 7 manages VM much better and it is recommended that the system manages it, instead of manual settings. Have left settings as it is for now.
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