How Do I Change Virtual Memory in Windows 7?

How Do I Change Virtual Memory in Windows 7?
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What is a good virtual memory size for Windows 7?

Microsoft recommends that you set virtual memory to be no less than 1.5 times and no more than 3 times the amount of RAM on your computer. For power PC owners (like most UE/UC users), you likely have at least 2GB of RAM so your virtual memory can be set up to 6,144 MB (6 GB).

How do I free up virtual memory Windows 7?

How to Clean Virtual Memory

  1. Open “run” and type regedit.
  2. Search for HKey_Local_Machine/System/Current Control Set/Control/Session Manager/Memory Management.
  3. Right click on ClearPageFile At Shutdown and put value to “1”
  4. This will clear your virtual memory each time you shutdown your computer.

2 июн. 2020 г.

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