Change Virtual Memory and Page File Size in Windows 7

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Change in virtual memory size is needed when memory low warning message is prompted. If such messages are received, increase in minimum & maximum sizes of your paging file is required. To increase/decrease the virtual memory or Page file on your Windows 7 follow the steps below:

Step by Step

Step 1
Click “Control panel ->System and Security” option

Step 2
Click  “System” option in System & Security screen

Step 3
Select  “System-> Advance system setting” option

Step 4
Select Advance tab in system property screen. In Performance section, press Settings button.

Step 5
In Performance options -> Advanced tab, press Change button in the Virtual Memory section

Step 6
Virtual Memory screen will appear. By default its automatically managed, you can uncheck the checkbox to manually change the virtual memory [page file size].

Step 7
The disabled fields will be enabled. Now you can select the Custom Size option, and change the initial size(MB) & Maximum Size( MB)[Page Size]

Note: It is recommended to restart your PC after virtual memory change as decrease in page size need system restart for change effect.

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