Low virtual memory

[gravitas]

In the last couple of days I've been getting a "Low virtual memory" error. I can assume it has something to do with the new web cam software I added (only change I've made since the problem started).

Now this may be a dumb question but if I increase my "real" memory will that take care of this problem?

 

[maverick73]

In the last couple of days I've been getting a "Low virtual memory" error. I can assume it has something to do with the new web cam software I added (only change I've made since the problem started).

Now this may be a dumb question but if I increase my "real" memory will that take care of this problem?

Low virtual memory usually means you're running out of hard drive space. Delete unused programs or get a bigger HD .

 

[gravitas]

Low virtual memory usually means you're running out of hard drive space

"Free space 128GB, Total space 145GB"

 

[daszear]

spyware

more than likely spyware is too blame. do you have a program for spyware? how much ram do you have? when was the last time you ran a virus scan on your comp. this is a free online virus scan http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

and you can obtain a free antivirus from http://www.free-av.com/

some free spyware removers are spybot and adaware although i recommend spysweeper which is not free

 

[LonelyGhost]

"Free space 128GB, Total space 145GB"

are you using the 'system restore' feature? try either reducing its size or turning it off completely.

all try defragging the hard drive ... windows will say its all good, its not.

 

[hitrack]

I just keep it set to system manged size. No matter how much mem you have leave the virtual mem on. 512megs for most shit is fine. You either have a memory leak in some program, or you need to go in and double check you virtual mem settings. Better to have your page file on a seperate HDD.

PS: a quick way to get there is do a windows key pause break

 

[deke]

If you do video editing on your computer, that usually uses alot of memory. You should then increase your virtual memory

 

[gravitas]

Fuck I miss DOS

 

[gravitas]

do you have a program for spyware? how much ram do you have? when was the last time you ran a virus scan on your comp. this is a free online virus scan http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

yes mcafee "security center", 512mb, weekly

thanks, tried the trend micro scan and it came back with 3 potential spyware files and this rather scary message:
(MS02-020) SQL Extended Procedure Functions Contain Unchecked Buffers (Q319507)

Vulnerability Identifier: CAN-2002-0154
Discovery Date: Apr 17, 2002
Risk: Moderate
Vulnerability Assessment Pattern File: 008
Affected Software:
Microsoft SQL Server 2000
Microsoft SQL Server 7.0

Description:

This vulnerability enables a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code by sending a database query that contains certain long arguments. This is caused by a buffer overflow in the extended stored procedures for Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000.
what does that mean and should I be worried, and if I should be worried what do I do?

are you using the 'system restore' feature? try either reducing its size or turning it off completely.

I was using it but at your reco turned it off....hey, its windows what could possibly happen that I'd need to restore my system

You can just increase the virtual memory and see if it makes a difference

I've always let windows take care of that sort of shit and select "automatic" (or what ever the similar choice would be)

512megs for most shit is fine.

thats what I thought

You either have a memory leak in some program

Fuck.....I hear "memory leak" and my right eye starts to twitch.....how do I find a memory leak and then what....a patch and glue?

Better to have your page file on a seperate HDD

interesting.....I have a 40gb external hdd thats sitting in my tickle trunk collecting dust.....so what you're saying is set up my virtual memory to that drive?

PS: a quick way to get there is do a windows key pause break

get where?

If you do video editing on your computer, that usually uses alot of memory. You should then increase your virtual memory

none....edit pics is about it......hell this isn't even the PC I use to watch porn and jerk off



thx for the hep

 

[FuZzYknUckLeS]

Try this link.
Works for 99.9% of my pc problems.

As for that vulnerability, unless yer running SQL Server 7.0 or SQL Server 2000, I wouldn't sweat it too much.

 

[badwolfcgy]

first solution
reboot the computer.

second
shut down the unnecessary programs that hog memory like Norton's and run a cleanup on your disk. Windows likes to store everything and these files cause slowdowns. Spyware and adware will cause your comp to act dog slow too.

Adaware, Spybot search and destroy, and Trendmicro home scan can be useful and free.

 

[cancowboy2001]

http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;en-us;837869

SUMMARY
When you receive an error message about low virtual memory, the program is trying to use more memory (RAM) than is available on the computer. You can adjust the virtual memory settings in Windows to work around this issue, or add more memory to the computer.

WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, you can adjust the virtual memory setting. Follow the steps that are appropriate for your operating system.

Microsoft Windows XP
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.
3. On the Advanced tab, under Performance, click Settings.
4. On the Advanced tab, under Virtual memory, click Change.
5. Under Drive [Volume Label], click the drive that contains the paging file that you want to change.
6. Under Paging file size for selected drive, click to select the System managed size check box, and then click Set.
7. Click OK three times.

When you are prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.


Assuming you are using XP - there are other instructions for other operating systems in the article.

 

[hitrack]

do a windows key pause break and your right into system properties.

As far as the 40 gig drive goes. When you say external, I mean you would add it in as a second drive. Not conected through fire-wire or what ever.

Second you would want a fast drive of up to date quality such as your typical SATA 7200rpm 9ms seek time, or something similar. This way windows can access your program on drive C and the page file on drive D. Puting in some hurtin old 5400rpm 13ms seek time relic of a HDD is just gonna slow shit down.

 

[gravitas]

As for that vulnerability, unless yer running SQL Server 7.0 or SQL Server 2000, I wouldn't sweat it too much.

thanks.....an answer that I can understand

first solution
reboot the computer.

now why didn't I think of that

SUMMARY
When you receive an error message about low virtual memory, the program is trying to use more memory (RAM) than is available on the computer. You can adjust the virtual memory settings in Windows to work around this issue, or add more memory to the computer.

now I did read that (before I posted) but I've grown to distrust microsofts online help as most of it from previous experience is bullshit coated in cocco

do a windows key pause break and your right into system properties.

roger.....and good to know

As far as the 40 gig drive goes. When you say external, I mean you would add it in as a second drive. Not conected through fire-wire or what ever.

yup...external via usb....no real estate inside my pc

 

[SuperGrover]

The best way to identify the source of the problem is to determine which program/process is using up an inordinate amount of your physical RAM. You can see the memory usage using "task manager"

- right click on task bar (eg. on clock at bottom-right of screen)
- select "task Manager"
- select the "Processes" tab
- visually scan the "mem usage" column to see which processes have the largest values (you can click on column header to sort column)

This will help you confirm if it is related to your web cam. If you are running SQL Server (you obviuosly have it installed) it may be chewing up a lot of RAM.

As far as adjusting your virtual memory settings ... I'm pretty sure your Windows install is already running on auto-pilot (unless someone other than yourself has messed around with them) so no changes are likely required. When you get that message, Windows is simply tellling you that the memory requirements of all the programs your system is currently running exceeds the sum of your physical ram + virtual ram. So it is going to increase the size of your virtual RAM (ie. increase the size of the pagefile).