Virtual RAM

[BeanEgg]

Well I can tell you even with my 4GB it does help the speed a lot.
BeanEgg: Right click on computer in the start menu and go to properties then click adjust visual effects, then go to the advanced tab and the option is there.

I'm on Vista.

[lolwut]

Nah, it's not harmful. Linux does it all the time, except it's called "Swap Space". It's basically if you have only 1GB RAM or whatever, you can have more virtually which can be used in the same was as physical RAM.

I thnk that if you have a really old HDD it might cause it to overload because it pretty much means you've always got HDD Activity, so if you have a old HDD there's a little chance that it might jam or something. Am not too sure though.

[Firehorse]

I'm on Vista.

I'm on vista too lol. Do you want me to make you a picture tutorial?

[BeanEgg]

I'm on vista too lol. Do you want me to make you a picture tutorial?

Please do, I'd really appreciate it! +Rep too

[Firehorse]

Oh sorry, I missed a step out thats why. Heres the pics. Red dots are where to click.

[Oleh]

Mine was default 4gb should i increase it?

[Firehorse]

Depends how many background services you run, great for power sucking antiviruses. As you can see I set mine to 8gb.