Question: What Should Virtual Memory Be Set at Windows 7?
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Microsoft recommends that you set virtual memory to be no less than 1.5 times and no more than 3 times the amount of RAM on your computer.

How much virtual memory should I set for 4GB RAM?

Windows sets the initial virtual memory paging file equal to the amount of installed RAM. The paging file is a minimum of 1.5 times and a maximum of three times your physical RAM. You can calculate your paging file size using the following system. For example, a system with 4GB RAM would have a minimum of 1024x4x1.

What is the best paging file size for Windows 7?

Ideally, your paging file size should be 1.5 times your physical memory at a minimum and up to 4 times the physical memory at most to ensure system stability.

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