Any ideas as to what is sucking up my virtual memory?

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2006-02-17 03:29pm

I have a gig of RAM on this PC, but I am trying to install something that says it needs at least 3 megs free to run. I can't figure out why I wouldn't have enough free memory. Is something sucking it up? Any ideas?

Thanks!

Post by **Sea Skimmer** » 2006-02-17 03:33pm

Umm, more information is certainly required for this. Did you even look at Task Manager?

Mr. T · Post by **Mr. T** » 2006-02-17 03:43pm

Is it porn?

Sorry I shouldn't even be in this form *wanders off*.

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2006-02-17 03:45pm

Yes, and I still don't know.

What can I do to free up more virtual memory? I tried changing a couple of settings, in the control panel for virtual memory, but nothing is working. Would a hijackthis log or a screenshot of something help?

Ace Pace · Post by **Ace Pace** » 2006-02-17 03:51pm

Superman wrote:Yes, and I still don't know.

What can I do to free up more virtual memory? I tried changing a couple of settings, in the control panel for virtual memory, but nothing is working. Would a hijackthis log or a screenshot of something help?

If you could post your task maneger process list, screenshot preferable we might be able to help. have you tried restarting the PC?

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2006-02-17 03:53pm

Restarted a few times, yes.

Is the virtual memory a function of the processor, or the actual RAM?

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2006-02-17 03:56pm

Problem solved.

Nevermind, I got it. Thanks!

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2006-02-17 05:05pm

To answer your question: virtual memory is a function of the operating system.

Xon · Post by **Xon** » 2006-02-17 08:45pm

Open Task manager -> Processes tab -> add columns -> tick "Virtual Memory Size" -> click on the new column twice to get the highest values up the top -> Send all your money to me.