Virtual Memory

Question

After having a few issues with my computer and had to do a repair comp in safe mode, now On start up An adjust performance processor resources comes up. When going into virtual memory  no paging file is set and when I try to select other options, a box pops up and says another file exists with the file name c:pagefile.sys and do I want to overwrite it which I click yes then I restart pc, the selection (I have tried a couple) reverts back to no paging file.

Windows 7 professional.

Answer 1

Thank you for your response Gerry, sorry I haven't been as prompt in return. I have tried what you suggested but my onedrive wasn't co-operating with me. But on a closer review of the files to upload it did seem like an too much info to upload, so perhaps I was in error in the process I used, even though your instructions were fairly clear. I will try again when I have more time.

Thanks Again.

Answer 2

Please provide a copy of your System Information file. Type System Information in the Search Box above the start Button and press the ENTER key (alternative is Select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Information). Select File, Export and give the file a name noting where it is located. Do not place the cursor within the body of the report before exporting the file. The system creates a new System Information file each time system information is accessed. You need to allow a minute or two for the file to be fully populated before exporting a copy. Please upload the file to your OneDrive, share with everyone and post a link here. Reports in normal mode preferred. Please say if the report has been obtained in safe mode.

Please upload and share with everyone fresh copies of your System log and your Application log (two files) from your Event Viewer to your One Drive and post a link here. You can remove any earlier copies of the logs from your OneDrive.

To access the System log select Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Event Viewer, from the list in the left side of the window expand Windows Logs and select System. Place the cursor on System, select Action from the Menu and Save All Events as (the default evtx file type) and give the file a name. Do the same for the Applications log. Do not provide filtered files. Do not place the cursor in the list of reports before selecting Action from the menu. Do not clear logs whilst you have a continuing problem.

For help with OneDrive see paragraph 9.3:

http://www.gerryscomputertips.co.uk/MicrosoftCommunity1.htm

General notes on Event Viewer

http://www.gerryscomputertips.co.uk/syserrors5.htm