When servicing computers and laptops, often there is a problem with insufficient device performance when running some programs. The main symptom of this snag is the message from the system that the task could not be completed due to the lack of free space for virtual memory. This applies mainly to old computers that have a small amount of RAM. Although some modern cars also face such a problem. This happens when the user assigns a large number of tasks to the device. At some point, when the memory resource is exhausted, this ominous message of the system will pop up.
This was the reason for the creation of this material, which will tell you about how to increase virtual memory. First, let's figure out what it is. It is a combination of RAM, which is installed in the system, with a swap file.
It follows that there are several ways to solve the problem. How to increase virtual memory? The first option is quite commonplace. Buy an additional RAM chip and install it in the system unit. I think no explanation is needed here. Enough material has already been written on this subject.
How to increase virtual memory in the second way? It will be more difficult, however, in this case you will not spend a dime. Your hard drive must have extra free space. We find the swap file, which is located on the hard drive where your system is installed. Its function is to compensate for the lack of RAM when the need arises. By the way, sometimes it may be necessary to clear the virtual memory.
Initially, the operating system sets the automatic size of this file. Moreover, it can periodically change, depending on what kind of load the computer will have. I recommend that you nevertheless configure your computer or laptop so that the swap file has a static size, that is, a constant one. This will make it possible to achieve superior computer performance.
To increase virtual memory, you must increase the page file. To do this, go to the "Start" menu, from there go to the "Control Panel". When it opens, select the "System" section, then "Properties." Here we open the tab "Advanced".
Next, in the "Performance" section, go to the "Settings" subsection. There, find the link to the virtual memory and select "Modify." In these settings, specify the section of your hard drive on which it will be stored, and then specify the required swap size. Make it one and a half times more than the total amount of your RAM. Ideal would be its placement on a logical drive in which the operating system is not installed. It will also improve the performance of your machine.
When all the parameters have been entered, confirm them with the OK button and restart the computer. Now you know several ways to increase the virtual memory of your computer.