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More info?)
Everything I've tried hasn't worked. I'm basically back to square one, if
anyone's got any suggestions please let me know.
Thanks,
-dr
"DR" wrote:
> So far, no. Based on what I've read from Wesley's response I think there is
> a problem with my user permissions since I've upgraded to XP Pro. I think
> Windows is not giving me authority to update/create a paging file to store
> the virtual memory settings. I've tried granting "FULL CONTROL" to all user
> groups in the C: drive properties security tab, but I still cannot get the
> VM setting to take.
>
> Someone I work with told me to check the the user/passwords setting in the
> control panel to verify my sign on user has administrator rights. If not,
> log on as administrator and add my user to the administrator group. I'm
> going to try this tonight. I'll keep you updated.
>
> If anyone has any other ideas please let met know. Thanks.
>
> -dr
>
> "Vicki" wrote:
>
> > I am having the same problem and have spent two days trying to figure this
> > out to no avail. Have you been able to fix your problem and how?
> >
> > "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
> >
> > > Have a look here...
> > >
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.htm
> > >
> > > Scroll down, almost to the bottom to:
> > >
> > > Problems with Virtual Memory
> > >
> > > There are six things to check out.
> > >
> > > Also, have a look at this...
> > >
> > > Paging file functionality requires system account permissions and proper
> > > size
> > >
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;259151
> > >
> > > Maybe this...
> > >
> > > Changes to Paging File Settings Are Not Retained
> > >
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/242447
> > >
> > > --
> > > Hope this helps. Let us know.
> > >
> > > Wes
> > > MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
> > >
> > > In news:A3A49301-85EF-48FA-8D30-79ECC48BC526@microsoft.com,
> > > DR <DR@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> > > > Thanks for the response. I've tried changing the virtual memory
> > > > paging size to both system managed and to the recommended initial
> > > > size 1534 MB to no avail. The system still hangs during start up and
> > > > runs slow.
> > > >
> > > > I get the following message every time I go back in to the control
> > > > panel system properties to update the paging file:
> > > > "Windows created a tempory paging file because of a problem that
> > > > occured with your paging file configuration when you started your
> > > > computer."
> > > >
> > > > I am able to change the paging file size, it always saves the new
> > > > value that I enter, but the total paging currently allocated for all
> > > > drives at the bottom always remains at 0 MB. I only have one drive
> > > > letter C: assigned to my hard drive. The only other drive E: is for
> > > > removable storage (memory card reader).
> > > >
> > > > Any ideas why Windows doesn't seem to be taking my virtual memory
> > > > page size changes?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks again.
> > > > -dr
> > > >
> > > > "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> What is the actual message? Open the Event Viewer and look under
> > > >> System.
> > > >>
> > > >> Event ID & the Event Source are very important.
> > > >>
> > > >> To open the Event Viewer...
> > > >> Start | Run | Type: eventvwr | OK
> > > >>
> > > >> For any Events that seem related to the problem...
> > > >>
> > > >> Double click the event in Event Viewer | Click: the button below the
> > > >> second arrow (looks like two pages) [[Copies the details of the
> > > >> event to the Clipboard.]] | Paste into Notepad | Click:
> > > >> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> > > >> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
> > > >>
> > > >> Read all info | Copy and paste to Notepad | Click the [+] Related
> > > >> Knowledge Base articles | Follow any links that might be useful
> > > >>
> > > >> HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
> > > >>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308427
> > > >>
> > > >> This can also be very useful.
> > > >> You need to have the Event ID & the Event Source.
> > > >>
> > > >> Windows XP Professional Events and Errors
> > > >>
> > >
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/ee/search.aspx?DisplayName=Windows%20XP%20Professional&ProdName=Windows%20Operating%20System&MajorMinor=5.1&LCID=1033
> > > >>
> > > >> In the mean time try this..
> > > >>
> > > >> Check to see if it's set to System managed size.
> > > >>
> > > >> To change the size of the virtual memory paging file
> > > >> You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the
> > > >> Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your
> > > >> computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may also
> > > >> prevent you from completing this procedure.
> > > >>
> > > >> 1. To open System, click Start, point to Settings, click Control
> > > >> Panel, and then double-click System.
> > > >>
> > > >> 2. On the Advanced tab, under Performance, click Settings.
> > > >>
> > > >> 3. On the Advanced tab, under Virtual memory, click Change.
> > > >>
> > > >> 4. Under Drive [Volume Label], click the drive that contains the
> > > >> paging file you want to change.
> > > >>
> > > >> 5. To have Windows choose the best paging file size, click System
> > > >> managed size.
> > > >>
> > > >> System managed size
> > > >> [[Click to have Windows choose the best size of the paging file.]]
> > > >>
> > > >> --
> > > >> Hope this helps. Let us know.
> > > >> Wes
> > > >>
> > > >> In news:04D25557-7FA4-4FA1-9B3B-0FD5D8883575@microsoft.com,
> > > >> DR <DR@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> > > >>> System boots up very slow or sometime just hangs. Error message box
> > > >>> displays stating that page size is too small. When system does boot
> > > >>> up, it generally runs slow - take a long time to refresh shortcut
> > > >>> icons on desktop.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> I'm not sure what caused this or what I need to set the virtual
> > > >>> memory page size to. I've tried setting it to "system managed" to
> > > >>> no effect. Any idea?
> > > >>>
> > > >>> thanks.
> > >
> > >
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