Check the hard drive on which the VM runs. Got more than one? Are there partitions? Got plenty of room on it? Defragment it so that there is a unused block sufficient for VM. Check your RAM anyway with Gauge Pro ...
> From: Bruce Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Help with 7600 and virtual memory > In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > mtbashambu wrote: > >> I've got a 7600 with 304 mb of ram running system 9.1. For some reason, if >> I turn virtual memory on, the computer will randomly crash. Otherwise, with >> virtual memory off, the computer runs flawlessly. I tried reinstalling the >> system software but still no change. What could be going on? >> > > Well, the other component of VM is the disk....I'd check the disk > closely: Disk First Aid, DiskWarrior, Techtool pro or another disk utility. > > Perhaps (if it's easily doable) reformat the drive and re-install. > > I'd tend not to suspect bad RAM because I'd expect that to cause more > problems with VM off than on. > > -- > Bruce Johnson -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
