RC3: Unable to allocate virtual machine memory ERROR

Discussion in 'Parallels Desktop for Mac' started by VirtualM, Feb 25, 2007.

  1. VirtualM

    VirtualM Junior Member

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    When I attempt to open a second VM, Parallels RC3 gives me the virtual machine memory error, no matter what OS types and sequence of opening. The machines I open all have at least 1 GB of memory assigned to each. My Mac has 6 GB system memory and many GB of free space on all physical drives. Adjusting the reserved memory setting in the Parallels preferences does not help.
     
  2. Hugh Watkins

    Hugh Watkins Forum Maven

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    I only have 2gb for the MacBook Pro

    but i find less is more
    try using 500 to 750 mb for each VM

    1gb VM don't do well on this machine

    the smaller VM actually run faster
    they use 2.2 gb virtual memory

    Hugh W
     

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