Hello all...
I have been struggling with a difficult problem with my pagefile not working in windows 7 RC.
Every time I start the computer and log in (Even in safe mode) It opens the performance options window (found under control panel > system > advanced system settings > Advanced tab > Performance area "Settings..." button > advanced tab) and under virtual memory says that there is no pagefile on my drive.
However, my windows installation was done using an internal drive inside a laptop then placed into a usb drive enclosure and is now running from there with this problem.
When running windows 7 from the drive internally, the pagefile works fine.
Here is what I've looked for and tried:
I have enough free space for the recommended 1500MB pagefile (146.8GB free).
I have 1 gig of ram (904MB actually).
I have made sure the permissions on my C drive are correct.
I have tried setting a pagefile in safemode and with different accounts (even the built-in administrator).
I have tried making a new partition (fat32 and ntfs) and setting a pagefile.
I have tried making a minimal 16 MB pagefile to expand it later.
I have tried copying a working pagefile in place.
I have tried adjusting the pagefile settings in the registry.
I have tried using the Ultimate Boot CD 4 Windows to make a pagefile.
None of these have worked.
Here are my technical specs:
Windows Build: 6.1.7100
System Manufacturer: HP
System Model: HP Pavillion dv2000
System Type: x86-based PC (Not enough RAM for x64-bit install)
Processor: AMD Turion 64 x2, 1600Mhz, 2 Core
Physical Memory: 959MB (Its actually 1024MB, but some is used for the graphics chipset, no way to disable)
Disk Drive Model: WDC WD16 00BEVS-60RST0 (USB Device)
Video Card: Nvidia GeForce Go 6150
Firewall: Windows7 builtin
Antivirus: AVG Free (Irrelevant as problem exsisted before it was installed), Windows Defender
Downloaded Beta From Microsoft.com
No other Operating Systems installed.
All Drivers up to date.
Note about running from usb drive:
This is simply accomplished by loading usb drivers sooner during startup.
The drive can be placed inside the laptop and it works properly, But for everyday use It Has to be in the USB drive enclosure. (Otherwise the drive will overheat with temperatures hot enough to burn your hand! Could not do anything about this.)
Things I have not tried:
Re-installing or doing a clean install or installing via a virtual machine.
Any ideas would be appreciated!
Regards, Alex. (aka nunchuck)
I have been struggling with a difficult problem with my pagefile not working in windows 7 RC.
Every time I start the computer and log in (Even in safe mode) It opens the performance options window (found under control panel > system > advanced system settings > Advanced tab > Performance area "Settings..." button > advanced tab) and under virtual memory says that there is no pagefile on my drive.
However, my windows installation was done using an internal drive inside a laptop then placed into a usb drive enclosure and is now running from there with this problem.
When running windows 7 from the drive internally, the pagefile works fine.
Here is what I've looked for and tried:
I have enough free space for the recommended 1500MB pagefile (146.8GB free).
I have 1 gig of ram (904MB actually).
I have made sure the permissions on my C drive are correct.
I have tried setting a pagefile in safemode and with different accounts (even the built-in administrator).
I have tried making a new partition (fat32 and ntfs) and setting a pagefile.
I have tried making a minimal 16 MB pagefile to expand it later.
I have tried copying a working pagefile in place.
I have tried adjusting the pagefile settings in the registry.
I have tried using the Ultimate Boot CD 4 Windows to make a pagefile.
None of these have worked.
Here are my technical specs:
Windows Build: 6.1.7100
System Manufacturer: HP
System Model: HP Pavillion dv2000
System Type: x86-based PC (Not enough RAM for x64-bit install)
Processor: AMD Turion 64 x2, 1600Mhz, 2 Core
Physical Memory: 959MB (Its actually 1024MB, but some is used for the graphics chipset, no way to disable)
Disk Drive Model: WDC WD16 00BEVS-60RST0 (USB Device)
Video Card: Nvidia GeForce Go 6150
Firewall: Windows7 builtin
Antivirus: AVG Free (Irrelevant as problem exsisted before it was installed), Windows Defender
Downloaded Beta From Microsoft.com
No other Operating Systems installed.
All Drivers up to date.
Note about running from usb drive:
This is simply accomplished by loading usb drivers sooner during startup.
The drive can be placed inside the laptop and it works properly, But for everyday use It Has to be in the USB drive enclosure. (Otherwise the drive will overheat with temperatures hot enough to burn your hand! Could not do anything about this.)
Things I have not tried:
Re-installing or doing a clean install or installing via a virtual machine.
Any ideas would be appreciated!
Regards, Alex. (aka nunchuck)