What does Low Virtual Memory Windows Xp Mean?

How to Free Up Virtual Memory in XP

If a computer doesnt have enough RAM to run a program or perform an action, Windows XP compensates with virtual memory. When virtual memory runs low, Windows XP alerts you with a warning message.

How do I Fix Low Virtual Memory in Windows XP?

Click Start, rightclick My Computer, and then click Properties.
In the System Properties dialog box, click the Advanced tab.
In the Performance pane, click Settings.
In the Performance Options dialog box, click the Advanced tab.
In the Virtual memory pane, click Change.

How do I Increase Virtual Memory in Windows XP?

Click Start and click Control Panel .
Click Performance and Maintenance.
Click System.
Click Advanced and click Settings in Performance section.
Click Advanced, and click Change in Virtual Memory.

What Causes Low Virtual Memory?

Low virtual memory indicates that not only the RAM available for your system hit its cap, but that reserved hard disk space used to free up RAM has also maxed out. Also, memory overuse also known as a memory leak can occur. This happens when a program keeps using RAM unnecessarily.

What is Virtual Memory in Windows XP?

Virtual memory allows the system to use hard disk space to store information normally stored in RAM. Choose Start > Control Panel, and then doubleclick System. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Settings in the Performance area. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Change in the Virtual Memory area.