Can this miner run on 2GB of system memory?
I had 3 gb ddr2, but one ram stick stopped working so I'm left with only 2 gb of system memory.
I tried to start miner and I get message: ethdcrminer64.exe has stopped working
I didn't have any problems so far with 3 gb of RAM.
Miner should run just fine on 2 GB of RAM. "Virtual memory" could be the issue here. It should be no less than 1.5x and no more than 3x the amount of system memory (RAM).
Just what the heck are you talking about? Virtual memory (pagefile) can be anything you want, there are no min or max, in fact the more cards you have the more Virtual ram you need, I have plenty or rigs running 50GB pagefiles.
You are confusing what Windows automatically sets with your 1.5x...
Please don't spread misinformation.
I remember I fixed that very same issue after I removed some RAM from my miner by decreasing the virtual memory. With 2 GB RAM, there should be a maximum of 6 GB virtual memory set according to Microsoft. In my opinion, up-to 8 GB virtual RAM should be fine as well for 2 GB RAM systems.
I'm pretty sure you've 4-8 GB RAM installed in your systems where you've set that much virtual memory.
EDIT: Here's what I'm talking about:
https://www.ultraedit.com/support/tutorials-power-tips/ultracompare/increase-virtual-memory.html ... Read the last paragraph.
Ok, it is clear you are trying to help but please let this one go.
That source you posted is obviously outdated and clearly rookie targeted.
Mining is not the typical usage senario for desktop PC so please skip any article, guide whatever that is not specifically made for Cryptomining.
Anything below 20GB virtual memory will propably crash the miner. Even the OP states that VM should be 16GB or more.
I recommend he sets it to 25GB and try again.