How much virtual memory should I set for 2GB RAM?

Note: Microsoft recommends that you set virtual memory to not less than 1.5 times the size of your RAM and not more than three times the size of your RAM. So, if you have 2GB of RAM, you could type 6,000MB (1GB equals around 1,000MB) into Initial size and Maximum size boxes.

What should my paging file size be?

Ideally, your paging file size should be 1.5 times your physical memory at a minimum and up to 4 times the physical memory at most to ensure system stability. For example, say your system has 8 GB RAM. The totals would be 12 GB and 32 GB of RAM respectively.

How can I increase virtual memory in 2GB RAM?

Procedure

1. Access the System Properties settings. Go to Start > Run. Type sysdm. cpl and click OK.
2. Adjust the virtual memory setting. Note: The Virtual memory section is at the bottom of the dialog box. The value following Total paging file size for all drives: is the size in MB of the system’s virtual memory.

Is 4GB page file enough?

The paging file is a minimum of 1.5 times and a maximum of three times your physical RAM. For example, a system with 4GB RAM would have a minimum of 1024x4x1. 5=6,144MB [1GB RAM x Installed RAM x Minimum]. Whereas the maximum is 1024x4x3=12,288MB [1GB RAM x Installed RAM x Maximum].

How big should a paging file be with 2GB of RAM?

Re: Paging File Size for 2GB RAM. Set your Max and Min size to 768 MB with 2 GB of RAM (I have 2GB of RAM installed and the largest size I’ve seen in use is around 200 to 250 MB. The more RAM installed = smaller page file needed. Message Edited by VCraig on 05-12-2005 08:26 PM.

How big is a 32GB page file?

Since you have 32GB of RAM you will rarely if ever need to use the page file – the page file in modern systems with lots of RAM is not really required . . Power to the Developer!

How big should a Word document be with 2 GB of RAM?

Usually 1.5 times the physical ram; so in your case it would be 3 Gb. 05-12-2005 10:48 PM Set your Max and Min size to 768 MB with 2 GB of RAM (I have 2GB of RAM installed and the largest size I’ve seen in use is around 200 to 250 MB. The more RAM installed = smaller page file needed.

What is paging file size for a XPS Gen4 system with 2GB of RAM?

What paging file size is recommended for a XPS Gen4 system with 2GB of RAM? 05-12-2005 10:10 PM Usually 1.5 times the physical ram; so in your case it would be 3 Gb. 05-12-2005 10:48 PM Set your Max and Min size to 768 MB with 2 GB of RAM (I have 2GB of RAM installed and the largest size I’ve seen in use is around 200 to 250 MB.