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Configuring Memory Settings for a Virtual Machine

Choose: VM > Settings > Hardware > Memory

Note: To change the amount of memory available to all virtual machines, see Setting Memory Limits for All Virtual Machines.

To change the amount of memory used by the virtual machine, use the slider under Memory for this virtual machine, or type in a value in megabytes (this value must be a multiple of 4). The high end of the range that appears is determined by the amount of memory allocated to all running virtual machines; if you are allowing virtual machine memory to be swapped, this value changes to reflect the amount of swapping that was specified.

You can change the amount of memory allocated to the virtual machine only when it is powered off.

The Memory tab provides the following information to help you choose an appropriate amount of memory for the virtual machine. A color-coded icon corresponds to each value. To use one of these amounts, line the slider up with the corresponding icon under Memory for this virtual machine.

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