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    Shared System Memory

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by WysockiSauce, Apr 29, 2009.

  1. WysockiSauce

    WysockiSauce Notebook Consultant

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    While trying to fix my black screen sound loop issue I stumbled upon this in my display settings. I already have 512mb dedicated video memory. I don't need >2gb. How do I stop Vista from using so much of my RAM. I realize it is only used when "needed", but that value is just way to high for my liking.
     

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    WysockiSauce, Apr 29, 2009
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    You cant, its dynamically allocated. I doubt you will use up all the dedicated 512mb anyway. I wouldnt worry about it.
     
    flipfire, Apr 29, 2009
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    WysockiSauce Notebook Consultant

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    Ok... now if only I could fix this crash.
     
    WysockiSauce, Apr 29, 2009
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Not only can you not change that level of shared memory, there is no need to - that memory has not been exclusively allocated to graphics and if needed by something else can be used by that something else, unless it's already being actively used by the graphics subsystem, in which case you really did need to use that bit of shared system memory.
     
    Shyster1, Apr 29, 2009
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