How to Fix Virtual Memory

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the "Start" button.

   Click "Run." Type "sysdm.cpl" in the box labeled "Open" and then click "OK."
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   Step 2: Select the "Advanced" tab

   Click "Settings." Choose the "Advanced" tab and then click "Change" under "Virtual Memory."
   
   Click on the drive that contains the operating system, as this is the drive of which you will adjust the virtual memory.
   
   Click "Custom size" under the heading "Paging file size for selected drive."
   
   (Same number for max and min) When you are finished, click "Set." Click "OK" to close the window. ,
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   Step 3: and find the "Performance" heading.

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   Step 4: Look at the list of drives under the heading "Drive ."

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   Step 5: Type an increased size in the text boxes labeled "Initial size (MB)" and "Maximum size (MB)."

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   Step 6: Restart the computer if prompted.

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