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stefanocps
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October 30, 2017
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virtual memory disk

  • October 30, 2017
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Hi, would like a suggestion for better setting for virtual memory

i have os and software in my ssd. i place my project on disk d which is normal hd

By default the project set all the virtual memory in the project folder, in this case in the hd disk

Could be better to change it to the ssd?

thank you

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    Correct answer Peru Bob

    i ned to understand what is meant for scratch

    as you see in my language under the project preferences called "VIRTUAL MEMORY DISKS" there are several settings

    Do you mean all of them with scratch files or just some of these settings?

    It is a Clevo laptop, good build, but i don t want spend more money on it, as it is my secondary pc for editing

    MAinly i use my desktop


    stefanocps  wrote

    i ned to understand what is meant for scratch

    as you see in my language under the project preferences called "VIRTUAL MEMORY DISKS" there are several settings

    The Media Cache and Media Cache Database.

    3 replies

    stefanocps
    stefanocpsAuthor
    Inspiring
    October 31, 2017

    Ok this is a laptop and cannot change the things

    One ssd one hdd

    Hot to set the pregerences to get the most?

    Peru Bob
    Community Expert
    Peru BobCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 31, 2017

    I would put the scratch files on the SSD.

    stefanocps
    stefanocpsAuthor
    Inspiring
    November 1, 2017

    i ned to understand what is meant for scratch

    as you see in my language under the project preferences called "VIRTUAL MEMORY DISKS" there are several settings

    Do you mean all of them with scratch files or just some of these settings?

    It is a Clevo laptop, good build, but i don t want spend more money on it, as it is my secondary pc for editing

    MAinly i use my desktop

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    excited_Genie16B8
    Legend
    October 31, 2017

    What you're asking about isn't called Virtual Memory, it's called Scratch files.  You set those under File>Project Settings>Scratch Disks...

    They are best set to their own dedicated drive, as below.

    C: Windows & Programs

    D: Project files, still images, audio files

    E: Cache and Scratch

    F: Camera media only

    G: Exports

    Virtual Memory is another thing entirely.  It's a Windows setting best left alone.

    stefanocps
    stefanocpsAuthor
    Inspiring
    October 31, 2017

    in my premiere the setting under the project settings are called Virtual memory Disk as you can see

    so ..i think tjhis is alsothe scratch files

    there are not any similar setting but for the cache

    isnt'it?

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    excited_Genie16B8
    Legend
    October 31, 2017

    I can't read the language.

    But in English, Virtual Memory is something else entirely.  Those are the Scratch Disk settings.

    I'm not clear on your question about similar settings.

    Peru Bob
    Community Expert
    Peru BobCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 30, 2017

    In order for Premiere Pro to work smoothly, you need enough RAM so that virtual memory is never used.

    That said, I would place the virtual memory on the OS drive.

    stefanocps
    stefanocpsAuthor
    Inspiring
    October 31, 2017

    Ok how could i do?bu default it set on the project folder.do i need to manually change it for.each project?

    Peru Bob
    Community Expert
    Peru BobCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 31, 2017

    stefanocps  wrote

    do i need to manually change it for.each project?

    Yes.

    It is generally recommended to place the Scratch Files on your fastest disk.

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