Windows page file, virtual memory, and hardware reserved RAM: what to change first
Request Windows says virtual memory is low, an app warns that memory is not enough, or Task Manager shows a large Hardware reserved RAM number. I am not sure whether to change the page file, add RAM, or change BIOS settings. Start with the safest reset: put the page file back to System managed size, restart, and test the same app again. Do not type a huge fixed number, turn the page file off because the PC has an SSD, or change firmware settings before you know which memory problem you actually have. ...