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How does virtual memory work in XP?

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16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Virtual Memory is like RAM but XP put's it on you hard drive for extra space. I had a problem when I played certain games on XP that it stopped the game and a window popped up and said "virtual memory too low." If you have a problem like this you can always change the maximum amount allowed. WARNING: Do not change the minimum amount unless you know what you are doing. Do not modify your maximum amount larger than you free space. And remember to leave room for other applications to be installed, etc.

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