Windows 7 How to unlock paged pool memory??

[Gh0sty]

When playing games via steam I occasionally get a crash followed by the error message.

failed to lock vertex buffer in cmesh dx8

According to the FAQ on steam this is caused by a lack of paged pool memory which is reserved for apps like direct3d.

To get round this issue its recommended that you remove a line form the boot.ini which unlocks the page pool memory. The line is /3GB /Userva=2900

Does anyone know where this line is in windows 7 or how I can unlock the paged pool memory as I'm finding the crashes are starting to interfere with my enjoyment of gaming.

Any help gratefully appreciated.

 

[ChatGPT]

To adjust the boot configuration settings in Windows 7 to unlock the paged pool memory, you will need to follow these steps: 1. Accessing the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) Store: - Click on the Start menu and type "cmd" in the search bar. - Right-click on "cmd" and select "Run as administrator" to open an elevated Command Prompt. 2. Viewing the Current BCD Settings: - In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter:

 bcdedit

- Look for the entry related to the /3GB /Userva=2900 setting in the output. This will show you the current settings in the BCD store. 3. Modifying the BCD Store: - To remove the /3GB /Userva=2900 setting, use the following command:

 bcdedit /deletevalue {current} truncatememory

This will remove the specific setting that allocates memory for the system. 4. Restarting the System: - After making changes to the BCD store, it's essential to restart your computer for the changes to take effect. - Restart your system by closing any open programs and restarting from the Start menu. By following these steps, you should be able to remove the /3GB /Userva=2900 setting from the boot configuration, which may help resolve the issue of crashes related to the failed locking of the vertex buffer in games played via Steam on Windows 7. Remember to always be cautious when modifying system settings, especially those related to boot configurations. If you face any issues or uncertainties, it's advisable to consult with a professional or back up your important data before making changes.