Limiting use of windows PF

DClark wrote on 1/9/2010, 4:58 PM

Does anyone have a tip for limiting the use of windows page file when using Vegas Movie studio 9.0? I find that when I am editing a larage file Vegas tends to englarge the Windows PF to a point where the program eventually stops responding. I currently have the maximum amount of ram for windows XP (1GB) so expanding ram is not a solution. Any help will be appreciated.
DWC.

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Juergen2007 wrote on 1/9/2010, 5:17 PM

The information you have on XP is not correct - it can definitely address more memory, the exact amount being limited by the version of XP you are running. Step up to 2GB and you should see a big improvement!

musicvid10 wrote on 1/9/2010, 5:35 PM

XP Pro 32-bit will take up to 4GB RAM.
Some older motherboards, however, may not take that much.
YMMV

AlanADale wrote on 1/10/2010, 2:26 AM

Up to 4GB of RAM - I would seriously question that. My PC (XP Pro 32bit) has 2 x 2GB sticks because RAM should always be installed in equal pairs. However, available is only 2.75GB found out by right clicking on 'My Computer' > Properties.

musicvid10 wrote on 1/10/2010, 6:18 AM

"Up to 4GB of RAM - I would seriously question that."

Well, if you are not going to believe me (I do my homework), maybe you will believe Microsoft.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555223Here's a list of how much RAM the various Windows versions and editions support (as of Nov 2004):
However, available is only 2.75GB found out by right clicking on 'My Computer' > Properties.
Once again, that is because your RAM access is limited to 3GB by your motherboard.