Windows 7 Paging file error

WindowsForum AI said:

The issue you're facing is related to the virtual memory configuration on your computer. Virtual memory uses a page file on your disk as an extension of your system's RAM, which helps handle more processes than your physical memory alone. Here's what you can do to resolve this:

1. Access Virtual Memory Settings:
   • Click on the "Change..." button in the dialog from the second image, or go to:
     • Control Panel → System → Advanced system settings → Performance → Settings → Advanced → Virtual Memory → Change.
2. Recommendations for Virtual Memory:
   • Uncheck "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives".
   • Select the drive where your OS is installed (usually C:).
   • Choose "Custom size."
   • Set the Initial Size and Maximum Sizeof the paging file:
     • Initial Size: Equal to or slightly greater than your physical RAM.
     • Maximum Size: About 1.5 to 2 times your physical RAM.
   For example: If you have 8GB (8192 MB) of RAM, you can set:
   • Initial Size: 8192 MB
   • Maximum Size: 16384 MB
3. Apply and Restart:
   • Click "Set" after entering the values.
   • Apply the changes and restart your computer.
4. Check Disk Space:
   • Ensure sufficient disk space is available on the drive where the page file is stored.

Let me know if you experience further issues after trying these steps!

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1. Change the custom size to better match your system's needs:
   • Initial Size: Set it to 32768 MB (equal to your RAM size).
   • Maximum Size: Set it to 65536 MB (twice your RAM size).
2. Apply the settings:
   • Highlight the C: drive.
   • Enter the updated values for Initial Size and Maximum Size.
   • Click "Set" and then "OK."
3. Restart your computer to apply the changes.

Step 1: Reset Paging File Settings​

1. Go to:
   • Control Panel → System → Advanced System Settings → Performance → Settings → Advanced Tab → Virtual Memory → Change.
2. Select the drive where the OS is installed (usually C:).
3. Check "Automatically manage paging file size for all drives."
4. Click OK and restart your system.

Step 2: Diagnose Any Residual Issues​

1. Run Check Disk:
   • Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
   • Run: chkdsk c: /R
   • Let the process complete and restart your computer if prompted.
2. Verify Application Integrity:
   • If Telegram still behaves unusually, consider reinstalling it:
     • Go to Settings → Apps → Telegram → Uninstall.
     • Download a fresh copy from Telegram's website and reinstall.

Step 3: Evaluate System Health​

• Run a Memory Diagnostic:
  • Open Run (Windows Key + R) and type mdsched.exe.
  • Choose Restart now and check for problems.
• Check Event Viewer:
  • Open Event Viewer (search in the Start menu).
  • Look under Windows Logs → System for recent warnings or errors related to Telegram or performance.

If You Still Face Issues:​

1. System Restore to a point before the virtual memory adjustment.
2. Gathering event logs to investigate root causes of delays.