Lexia Tech Note #1021031
"This Application requires at least 3MB of free virtual memory to run" program messages
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| Lexia Programs |
- Phonics Based Reading (v2.57-3.03)
- Strategies for Older Students (v3.21-3.53)
- Quick Reading Test (v1.1-1.51)
- Lexia Basic Reading (v1.0)
- Lexia Advanced Reading (v1.0)
- Lexia Reading Systems (v1.0)
- Inicio a la Lectura (v1.0)
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| Version |
All standalone and network versions
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| Platforms Affected |
Win 95, Win 98, Win 2000, Win XP |
| Symptom |
When launching these programs, the following error prints even though the computer may have a large amount of RAM:
"This application requires at least 3MB of free virtual memory to run."
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| Solution |
Set the minimum or initial and maximum setting for virtual memory to 200MB. This is done differently depending on the workstation operating system.
For Windows98:
- Control Panel
- System applet
- Performance tab
- Virtual Memory button
- In the Virtual Memory box, set the radial button, “Let me specify my own virtual memory settings”.
- Set the min and max to 200 MB and click the OK button.
For Windows2000:
- Control Panel
- System applet
- Advanced Tab
- Performance Options button
- In the Virtual Memory box, click the change button.
- Set the initial size and the maximum size of virtual memory to 200MB and click the set button.
Win XP:
- Control Panel
- System applet
- Advanced Tab
- In the Performance box, click the Settings button.
- Advanced Tab
- In the Virtual Memory box, click the change button.
- Set the initial size and the maximum size of virtual memory to 200MB for the appropriate drive and click the set button.
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| Keywords |
virtual memory, This application requires at least 3MB of free virtual memory to run, launch |