Your system is low on virtual memory

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My computer configuration is Intel Pentium Celeron processor 800 Mhz
with 256 MB SDRAM

On my computer, the Total paging file size for all drives is set to 384
MB. In the virual memory window, under Custom Size, Initial size is set
to 384 MB and Maximum size is set to 768. I got this info from Right
click My Computer -> Properties -> Advanced tab -> Settings button
(under Performance) -> Advanced tab -> Change button.

Sometimes I get an error with a title "Windows - Virtual Memory Minimum
Too Low" Your system is low on virtual memory. Windows is increasing
the size of your virtual memory paging file. During this process,
memory requests for some applications may be denied. For more
information, see Help."

I get this error when I am running Excel VBA codes that has lot of
arrays, variables and data being processed.

I read somewhere that searcing for file pagefile.sys and editing it
resolves the issue. I do not have this file on my computer even when I
tried to search this file on my computer with "Search System Folders"
"Search Hidden Files and Folders" "Search Subfolders" options checked
under "More Advanced Options"

What should I put the Initial Size and the Maximum size for virtual
memory paging file, where and how?

What is the best way to resolve this issue?
 
The Pagefile.Sys is not an editable file, only configuration changes are
allowed. One thing to check is the current loading on the PC. You can
use TaskMgr to accomplish this (Performance (TAB)) and examine the
PF meter. If you do Excel work frequently, then it may be a case where
adding more physical RAM is your best solution. 512 Megabytes is the
new "De-Facto" standard and for Windows Vista that value is 1.0 Gig.
It hurts nothing to set a higher Minimum size value for Pagefile, such as
1.0 Gig and leave the Maximum uncapped. With 256 Megabytes it's a
good idea to review "Startups & Watchdogs" and see what and how
many of these are running and using system resources. A program from
SysInternals (Now Microsoft) called AutoRuns is good for checking:
http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/Autoruns.html
 
Maxi said:
My computer configuration is Intel Pentium Celeron processor 800 Mhz
with 256 MB SDRAM

On my computer, the Total paging file size for all drives is set to 384
MB. In the virual memory window, under Custom Size, Initial size is set
to 384 MB and Maximum size is set to 768. I got this info from Right
click My Computer -> Properties -> Advanced tab -> Settings button
(under Performance) -> Advanced tab -> Change button.

Sometimes I get an error with a title "Windows - Virtual Memory Minimum
Too Low" Your system is low on virtual memory. Windows is increasing
the size of your virtual memory paging file. During this process,
memory requests for some applications may be denied. For more
information, see Help."

I get this error when I am running Excel VBA codes that has lot of
arrays, variables and data being processed.

I read somewhere that searcing for file pagefile.sys and editing it
resolves the issue. I do not have this file on my computer even when I
tried to search this file on my computer with "Search System Folders"
"Search Hidden Files and Folders" "Search Subfolders" options checked
under "More Advanced Options"

What should I put the Initial Size and the Maximum size for virtual
memory paging file, where and how?

What is the best way to resolve this issue?
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You might want to review this link on virtual memory in XP and setting
the page file. http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.htm
 
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