Hi,
I have just replaced the CMOS Battery in my Grandaughters pc, but I did not check any of the CMOS settings. Now when I switch the computer on, I keep getting the Virtual Memory Low warning. If I go into the BIOS, and set the default values, would this correct any errors, as apart from the virtual memory low, a lot of the programs are not responding at all. Thanks.
MartinDid you get this error before you replaced the CMOS bat?

Replacing the CMOS battery usually has nothing to do with Virtual Memory.Hi,
Actually, I was asked to have a look at the pc,as it would not switch on at all. I first thought of the fuse in the mains lead, but this was okay. As the pc is nearly 8 years old I just replaced the CMOS Battery, I do not know of any previous errors. Thanks
MartinClick START then open the control panel. click Performance & maintance,& click on system.Click on advance tab> Under performance click settings.Click on advanced tab>Under virtual memory click change.Under drive [volumelable] click the drive that containes the paging file [virtual memory] settings that you WANT to change. Normally C: drive. click to select the " System MANAGED size" option,then click set. Click OK 3 TIMES & restart your system.What version of Windows...and does it BOOT into Windows properly ? ?Hi,
Thanks. Windows version is XP Home Edition. I have tried changing the virtual memory, but it does not make any differance.
MartinForgot!!! It does boot up normally, but after boot up,I am not able to open any programs, I have to wait a while and then it is okay.
MartinThe CMOS shouldn't be causing this, you may just have a slowdown with the CPU or not enough RAMLet's get some info on the machine...
And check how much free space you have on your hard drive also...