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The thread discusses two Dell 7270 laptops experiencing "low memory" errors and occasional shutdowns, despite having 8GB of RAM. The original poster is concerned about the virtual memory setting of over 23GB and asks if it's appropriate to manually adjust the virtual memory size, seeking advice on suitable ranges for 8GB RAM. Responders suggest that the high virtual memory setting is abnormal, recommend running system scans like sfc /scannow, and advise using the system's recommended virtual memory size rather than manual adjustment. The overall tone indicates troubleshooting efforts to resolve memory-related issues.
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xchiazyx

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Hi All,

Good Day.

I have 2 users using Dell 7270 laptop 64 bit Windows 7 keep getting your "computer is on low memory error", and sometime the laptop will just have no display and turn off. They are 8GB in RAM on windows 7 and 10, less then few month of using, got once I have checked the Task Manager and find out actually they have more then 3GB RAM left after using for half a day, I also checked their Virtual Memory and find out it on 23582 MB which I think is not normal as I compare with other laptop only 3000Mb+, is it ok to manually input the Custom Size? Any what range of custom size is suitable for 8Gb RAM? I did a research and it said up to 1.5x or 2x the maximum RAM which I not too sure thus seeking for assistance here, appreciate if any expert can advise me on.

Method I have tired

- Disk Clean up
- Disk Defragmenter
- Anti Virus scan

Thanks!
 

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Neemobeer
No that amount of RAM usage isn't normal. I would download procexp and sort processes by memory to isolate the issue. Sometimes svchost services will be corrupt and this can happen. Running sfc /scannow can often correct corrupt Windows binaries.
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No that amount of RAM usage isn't normal. I would download procexp and sort processes by memory to isolate the issue. Sometimes svchost services will be corrupt and this can happen. Running sfc /scannow can often correct corrupt Windows binaries.
 

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xchiazyx said:
I also checked their Virtual Memory and find out it on 23582 MB which I think is not normal as I compare with other laptop only 3000Mb+, is it ok to manually input the Custom Size? Any what range of custom size is suitable for 8Gb RAM? I did a research and it said up to 1.5x or 2x the maximum RAM which I not too sure thus seeking for assistance here, appreciate if any expert can advise me on.
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Hi,
there should be a figure quoted as the recommended amount and you can input that figure into both boxes under custom size.
 

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