Despite attracting a few criticisms, it could be rightly said that Windows Vista continues to be a fairly sought after OS of the times. Even though it couldn’t fare that well in terms of efficiency, none would have a contrary opinion regarding the fact that Vista offers an impressive User Interface. In fact, Windows Vista’s success- be it in any degree, could be solely attributed to its mind blowing GUI. The ‘exploding icons’ and Desktop Gadgets have indeed taken the OS far beyond the conventions of traditional GUIs. However, there are certain Microsoft problems being reported with respect to the Virtual Graphics capabilities of the OS. Here, we give you a comprehensive account on how to resolve such issues.
Microsoft Problems with Windows Vista Virtual Graphics
As you might be well aware, Windows Vista virtualizes the graphics memory of your PC in accordance with the requirements of programs using older versions of DirectX. Nevertheless, as the Windows Vista help points out, the original release of Windows Vista was prone to run out of virtual graphics memory addresses, thereby weighing heavily on Microsoft to release updates for the OS. It’s worth mentioning that such modified updates for Vista have been successful in eliminating the issue in question, to an extent.
Resolution
As hinted above, updating your Windows Vista OS is the only remedy for resolving your Microsoft problems related to virtual graphics memory.
- Commence the procedure by verifying whether your PC is running on a 32bit or a 64bit version of Windows Vista; for which, you may click on “Start” and then right click on “My Computer”.
- Select “Properties” from the context menu and find out the required parameter from “System Type” u
nder “System”. - Now open the webpage “Update for Windows Vista” if you’re using a 32bit system (or) launch “Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems” in case your OS is 64bit.
- Click on “Continue” to start validating your Windows Vista installation.
- Now go to the information bar at the top of the webpage and click on the option that reads “Install this Add-On”.
- Click “Download”.
- Open the downloaded file and select “Continue” in the “User Account Control” window, whereby your OS shall be updated automatically.
By performing the above steps, you would’ve surely resolved the issues with your virtual graphics memory.
In the unlikely event that your Microsoft problems haven’t ceased, feel free to get in touch with Microsoft help.
