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General Category => Tech Clinic => Topic started by: ajax_80 on December 08, 2003, 03:13:56 AM

Title: virtual memory error
Post by: ajax_80 on December 08, 2003, 03:13:56 AM

I hv a 128MB RAM, OS WIn XP Professional.when i am veiwng .avi files with a power dvd software, my computer crashes with a blue screen error. I have to restart and the system informs me that the OS has recovered from a serious error.
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Title: virtual memory error
Post by: Jandar on December 09, 2003, 12:04:46 AM

what is running in the background?

128MB RAM with WindowsXP is pushing its limits to begin with.

You are basically sounding like you are just running out of resources.


Also check your codecs. If its a Divx Avi, reinstall Divx, Xvid, etc..

Title: virtual memory error
Post by: A+Net+MCP on December 09, 2003, 04:00:54 AM

You should have 512 ram. I use more than 256. Buy more!!