How To Fix Virtual Memory Too Low Error
Written By Admin on 12 April 2013 | Friday, April 12, 2013
This is a very common error message and before showing how to resolve the low virtual memory error we should maybe explain what it is an what causes it.
What is virtual memory?
You computer has RAM which distributes data from the hard drive to the processor and the other way around. When the RAM memory is running out of space it calls for backup in the form of virtual memory. Virtual memory is just that “Virtual” as it taps into space on the hard drive to give your RAM a bit of backup.
If the amount of Virtual memory available to the operating system is too low you will start to get the virtual memory too low messages. The most common reason for getting this message is a recent memory upgrade or setting change. Luckily there is a way to ensure you have enough virtual memory by simply changing a few settings in the virtual memory settings.
How to change the amount of virtual memory in Windows 7 and Vista
Go to your start button at the bottom left of your screen and then go to computer and right click on it.
You will now see the system information screen. To access the virtual memory settings page click the advanced settings text link on the left hand side of the page.
You will now have a new window pop up with a number of tabs along the top. It should default to the advanced tab but if not select the advanced tab and then under performance select settings to get to the virtual memory settings. Another new windows will open, select the advanced tab again. Finally click on the change button under Virtual memory and this will be the page we resolve the problem.
You will now be in the virtual memory settings screen and your virtual memory settings may look different from the screenshot below.
For most people setting the virtual memory to be automatically managed by the operating system should be more than adequate for most people.
If you can’t or don’t want to use the automatic option you can set it manually.
Custom Size – Sets the minimum and maximum Paging file. If you are going to set manually the usual recommended figure for maximum is 1.5 times your amount of RAM. For example if you have 4GB of RAM then the recommended maximum is 6GB of virtual memory but if you are still getting the error it may be worth playing about with the maximum.
System Managed - Means that the memory is managed by the system but again if you are getting virtual memory too low warnings you may be best playing around with custom size.
No paging File – Not recommended. This means you will have no virtual memory backup should you run low on memory.
Once you have set simply OK through the open screens. You may be prompted to restart your computer.
Hopefully that should resolve your virtual memory too low warning messages.
secure website is not opening
Extract From BSNL Page:
Secured Web Sites Not Opening.
* You cannot get into hotmail and yahoo email accounts.
* Cannot view secured web sites
* Cannot do a windows update
* Cannot get into bank web sites.
As ISP, we do not block any site and this problem may be due to changes/corruption in the settings of your computer/browser.
To resolve this problem, there are many ways. Try one by one and check whether you are able to solve your problem.
1. Steps to reset a .dll file required to view secured web sites.
a. Click Start
b. Click Run
c. Type regsvr32 softpub.dll Please make sure the spacing is proper
d. Click OK. A pop-up should display the message Dll Register Server in softpub.dll Succeeded.
e. Click OK.
Do the same with
start – run – type regsvr32 Wintrust.dll – OK – OK
start – run – type regsvr32 Initpki.dll – OK – OK
start – run – type regsvr32 urlmon.dll – OK – OK
When you are all done type exit to quit Command Prompt. Make sure you have the latest version of the browser.
2. Restore your browser to Default Settings.
a. Open internet explorer.
b. Click on Tools.
c. Click on Internet Options.
d. Click on Advanced tab.
e. Click on Restore Defaults and then Click on OK.
3. Reset the Security Zones to the default settings
a. Open Internet Explorer, click on Tools, Click on InternetOptions, and then click the Security tab.
b. Click Internet, and then click DefaultLevel.
c. Click LocalIntranet, and then click DefaultLevel.
d. Click Trustedsites, and then click DefaultLevel.
e. Click Restrictedsites, and then click DefaultLevel.
f. Click Apply.
g. On the Privacy tab, click Default, and then click Apply.
4. Look for third-party firewall or anti virus programs
Make sure that any third-party firewall or anti virus programs that are installed on your computer are configured correctly and are not preventing you from connecting to Web sites. Scan for worms, viruses, and spyware. They can cause these sort of problems. You can use AVG for viruses and worms, and both Adaware and Spybot S&D for spyware/adware. All three are available as free downloads.
5. Check the Cipher Strength.
Open IE and click Help, About Internet Explorer and look at the Cipher Strength. It should be 128 bit. If the Cipher Strength is anything less then 128-bit, download and install the Internet Explorer High Encryption Pack.
6. Delete Cookies and Delete files.
Delete Cookies, DeleteFiles and ClearHistory in Tools, InternetOptions, General tab. (Deleting Cookies may delete some stored Internet passwords.) Check the Deleteall off-line content checkbox.
7. Clear the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) state and the AutoComplete history
a. On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click InternetOptions, and then click the Security tab.
b. Click the Content tab.
c. In the Certificates section, click ClearSSLState, and then click OK.
d. In the Personalinformation area, click AutoComplete.
e. In the Clear AutoComplete history area, click ClearForms, and then click OK.
f. Click ClearPasswords, and then click OK three times.
Verify that the date and time settings on your computer are correct: Because SSL certificates have an expiry date. If the date on your computer isn't correct, it may prevent you from connecting to secured sites.
8. Turn off the pop-up blocker
Internet Explorer SP2 includes the ability to block pop-up windows. This new feature may block some Web pages. To turn off the Pop-Up Blocker, follow these steps:
a. On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click InternetOptions, and then click the General tab.
b. Click the Privacy tab.
c. In the Pop-Up Blocker section, click to clear the Block pop-ups check box.
d. Click Apply.
e. Click OK.
9. Configure the security settings for the Trusted sites zone in Internet Explorer
Note Only add the site that you trust as a trusted site. If you are not sure about a Web site, do not add the Web site to the Trusted sites list.
a. On the Tools menu in Internet Explorer, click InternetOptions, and then click the Security tab.
b. Click Trustedsites, and then click DefaultLevel.
c. Add any SSL-secured (128-Bit) Web sites to the Trusted sites zone. To do this, follow these steps:
- Click Sites.
- Type the URL of the site in the Add this Web site to the zone box.
- Click Add, click OK, and then click Apply.
10. Use System Restore to Return Your Computer to a Previous State
Before going in for restoring your system to a previous date by following the steps mentioned below, remember that you will lose all the information /files /applications /programs stored after that date.
Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - System Restore
11. Create a new user profile
In certain situations, you may not be able to search Web sites if your Windows user profile is damaged. To troubleshoot this, log on to the computer as another user and try to connect to a Web site. If you can connect to SSL- secured (128-Bit) Web sites when you are logged on as a different user, your user profile may be corrupted. In this situation, back up the information and settings that you want from your profile (for example, the My Documents and Favorites folders), and then delete the damaged profile.
To delete a user profile, follow these steps:
a. Log on to the computer as Administrator or as a member of the Administrators group.
b. Click Start, click Run, and then type sysdm.cpl.
c. Click the Advanced tab, and then under User Profiles, click Settings.
d. In the Profiles stored on this computer list, click the user profile that you want to delete, and then clickDelete.
e. Click Yes when you are prompted to confirm the deletion.
f. Click OK two times.
g. Log off the computer as Administrator, and then log on as the user. Windows XP will then create a new profile for the user.
If you are not able to open, in spite of trying the above-mentioned procedures, it is better to uninstall & reinstall your browser/OS
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