TITLE
    Mac OS 8.6: Virtual Memory Defaults To At Least 64 MB
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Modified: 		24955
8/3/99
8/3/99
TOPIC

    This article details the virtual memory defaults that Mac OS 8.6 uses.

DISCUSSION

    Under Mac OS 8.6 virtual memory defaults to 64 MB or 1 MB over the amount of physical RAM, whichever is greater. Under earlier versions of the Mac OS, virtual memory defaults to 1 MB over the amount of physical RAM or the minimum requirement for that version of the OS.

    Note: If updating to Mac OS 8.6 from Mac OS 8.5 or Mac OS 8.5.1, virtual memory will remain at its current setting even if it is less than 64 MB, until either resetting Parameter RAM (PRAM) or clicking the "Use Defaults" button in the Memory control panel.

Document Information
Product Area: Mac OS System Software
Category: Mac OS 8.6
Sub Category: General OS Topics

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