

If the solution provided worked for you, please mark accepted solution for this post. I would recommend and initial size of 10000mb and a maximum size of 20000mb.

To do this, click start, right click computer>Properties>advanced system settings>advanced>performance>advanced>(virtual memory)>change>Ĭlick custom size and enter the size of hard drive space you would like to allocate to virtual memory. You can't increase the video memory per-se, but you can allocate more virtual memory for your computer to use. This memory is available to programs and may be used for graphics if required. Shared System Memory: An additional pool of memory that may be dynamically allocated and released as needed. Windows 7 reports this as part of total system memory.

System Video Memory: A fixed memory allocation that is subtracted from system memory after Windows 7 loads. Windows 7 does not report this as part of total system memory.įor Discrete Graphics Cards, this is the memory that is on the graphics card. The system may not actually be using all of this memory, but it is available when requested.ĭedicated Video Memory: Memory set aside for the exclusive use of the graphics adapter.įor Integrated Graphics Cards, this memory is set aside by the BIOS and is subtracted from system memory before Windows 7 is loaded. Total Available Graphics Memory: A combination of all memory available for graphics. The video memory information is displayed under Adapter Information: Right-click an open area of the desktop, then click Screen resolution. Please provide the product number of your PC to assist you better.Īs you mentioned you would like to know how to dedicate more video memory to your laptop.įollow these steps to view video memory information: I understand you would like to know how to dedicate more video memory to your laptop.ĭid you make any software or hardware changes on your PC? Hey there! purpleriot, Thanks for stopping by the HP Support Forums!
