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memory settings for windows and AE
I have just learned that After Effects CS3 will only use up to 2 gigs of ram to render and process files on a windows platform.
I have 3 gigs installed on my windows machine and would like to use all 3 gigs.
The AE help files said I could configure windows to allow AE to use the extra ram.
Or it said to allocate a “disk cache” to store rendered files. I only have one physical drive, but its big…250 gigs.
Any one know how to do this?
I’ve got a killer 3-D comp in HD that I can’t render without this additional ram.
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Are you on Vista? If so,
1) Access cmd: Click on the Start Pearl > type cmd in the Search Bar > and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter (this allows you to run cmd in administrative mode)2) Type BCDEdit /set PAE forceenable
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It’s my understanding that Windows can only address RAM above 3GB if you have XP-64 or Vista-64 bit installed. I could not get Windows to boot with 4 GB installed. Adobe Tech Support specifically does NOT recommend XP 64 bit for use with CS 3, I called them and asked. I don’t know about Vista (cough*BUGGY RESOURCE HOG*cough.
I have XP 32 bit with 3 gb of RAM – so is CS3 AE not using that extra GB of memory?
If not, I’ll tag myself onto this post and say “how can I get AE CS3 to use ALL my RAM?”
Thanks.
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